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NIU Art Museum Biennal
Shown every two years, this exhibit features recent artwork by current faculty and teaching staff and highlights the artistry, research, and instruction found at NIU. The work on display represents te=he activity and interests of individual members of the School of Art and Design, but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered […]
Community School Open House – Preschool through 8th Grade
Community School Open House – Preschool through 8th Grade
Start your planning for the 2022-2023 school year and find out more about what St. Mary Catholic School in Sycamore has to offer! All are welcome to attend our Community School Open House to learn more about our curriculum and programs for Preschool through 8th Grade. Meet our teachers, discover more about our school family, […]
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Blackout Poetry
Blackout Poetry
Write your own poems that double as beautiful works of art by drawing over words from books and magazines! This program is intended for those in grades 6-12. Registration is not required. For more information or help with registration, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.
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Power of the PACK Kids Clinic @ NIU Women’s Basketball Game
Power of the PACK Kids Clinic @ NIU Women’s Basketball Game
NIU Athletics is hosting an all-sports clinic for all kids 1st – 8th grade. This clinic includes skill stations with student-athletes, poster making, and a photo with Victor E. Huskie This will take place on Victor E. Court at the NIU Convocation Center Free admission for kids that attend the clinic to the women’s basketball […]
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Brown Bag / Local Lore Program
Brown Bag / Local Lore Program
One of the main goals of the Joiner History Room, home to the DeKalb County archives, is to make the wealth of materials in the collection available and accessible to as many people as possible. While visiting an archives in person and handling the historical materials is still the way most research happens, the Joiner […]
Sensory Mindfulness
Sensory Mindfulness
Join DeKalb Public Library for an immersion into the flow of mindfulness using all your senses. Take a guided walk, then spend time at several separate stations designed to engage mindful creativity that you can use in your daily life. For those who struggle with sitting still and finding peace, learn ways to be actively […]
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POLAR-Palooza
POLAR-Palooza
Join the DeKalb Park District for family-oriented winter activities from noon - 3 pm at the 7th annual Polar-Palooza Winter Festival! (FREE) No registration is required. Activities Include: Bonfires Scavenger Hunts Hot Chocolate and S’mores Roasting Sled Dog Demonstrations Snowman Building Contest* Ice Skating* NIU Outdoor Adventures* Winter Crafts Nature Trail Hikes Sports Demonstrations Sledding* […]
Virtual Tour of Costa Rica
Virtual Tour of Costa Rica
It may be cold in Illinois, but it’s nice and sunny down in beautiful Costa Rica! The Dekalb Public Library hosts a series of virtual tours of Costa Rica. These tours are in real time, with a guide who is happy to take questions from our virtual audience while showing us the sights. The first […]
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Paint and Sip with a Book
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common Grounds loves books and book lovers. More than that we love supporting art lovers and inspiring creativity in our community. Join Common Grounds for art nights every Monday from 4-7pm and scratch your creative itch with us. Pick a book or two from their growing collection and create a painting inspired by words, author, […]
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NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
The biennial exhibition features the work of current full-time and part-time faculty and teaching staff. The work on display represents the activity and interests of individual members of the School of Art and Design but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered at NIU. Work includes the fields of art and design […]
Free Movie: The Wiz
Free Movie: The Wiz
The movie is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Join us after the film for a panel discussion. Showing partnered with The Center for Black Studies at NIU.
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Galentine’s Night Out
Galentine’s Night Out
Join us for an evening of ladies celebrating ladies! KVAL will offer a drawing for a gift basket which will include art supplies and artisan Valentines. KVAL members- please consider creating some extra Valentines and donating a few for this event!
Making Smart Purchases with Consumer Reports Online
Making Smart Purchases with Consumer Reports Online
When you make a purchase, whether big or small, you want to make sure that you’re getting a quality item. Join DeKalb Public Library to learn how to use Consumer Reports Online and search unbiased ratings for items as big as a car and as small as a handheld vacuum. This free program is intended […]
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Family Fun Science: Light-Up Valentines Day Cards
Family Fun Science: Light-Up Valentines Day Cards
It’s time to light up someone’s life! Join DeKalb Public Library to learn about simple and complex circuits and use our knowledge to build a card that really lights up. We’ll provide the copper tape, templates, batteries, and LEDs to make your Valentine’s Day card spectacular! In order to social distance, we have space in […]
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
The biennial exhibition features the work of current full-time and part-time faculty and teaching staff. The work on display represents the activity and interests of individual members of the School of Art and Design but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered at NIU. Work includes the fields of art and design […]
Wally Mulso LIVE at the Warehouse on Park
Wally Mulso LIVE at the Warehouse on Park
Bring your significant other, BFF, or whomever and have some Late afternoon fun with local Lothario, Wally Mulso! We have limited seating so get your free tickets now to secure your spot! We will have appetizers for purchase and of course the bar will be open with a special Valentine signature cocktail! No one under […]
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Paint and Sip with a Book
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common Grounds loves books and book lovers. More than that we love supporting art lovers and inspiring creativity in our community. Join Common Grounds for art nights every Monday from 4-7pm and scratch your creative itch with us. Pick a book or two from their growing collection and create a painting inspired by words, author, […]
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Torn Paper Mosaics
Torn Paper Mosaics
Create wonderful works of art using nothing but torn pieces of paper, some glue, and your imagination! This program is intended for those in grades 6-12. Registration is not required. This event will meet in the teen room. For more information or help with registration, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.
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NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
The biennial exhibition features the work of current full-time and part-time faculty and teaching staff. The work on display represents the activity and interests of individual members of the School of Art and Design but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered at NIU. Work includes the fields of art and design […]
Free Movie: Good Hair
Free Movie: Good Hair
The movie is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Join us after the film for a panel discussion. Showing partnered with The Center for Black Studies at NIU.
NIU STEM Café: Heart Health: Food, Exercise and Medicine for a Healthy Heart
NIU STEM Café: Heart Health: Food, Exercise and Medicine for a Healthy Heart
Learn about evidence-based practices to understand and reduce the risk of heart disease. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Meg Burnham will discuss the foods most likely to increase or decrease heart disease risk and will help the audience apply this knowledge in realistic and useful strategies they can introduce into their own lifestyles. She encourages her clients […]
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Recovery is Possible
Recovery is Possible
Dive deep with an individual who is living her life of recovery from Bipolar Disorder. Hear her incredible journey from multiple hospitalizations and living at the Chicago YMCA to working full time, getting married and purchasing her own home. Learn about the NM Ben Gordon Center Living Room which is open to any DeKalb County […]
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Life Hacks: Crochet and Knitting Basics
Life Hacks: Crochet and Knitting Basics
This series of programs is designed to teach various life hacks. Learn the basics of knit or crochet in this life hacks class. Yarn and tools will be provided for the class, although you are welcome to bring your own! Size I or H crochet hook OR size 7 or 8 knitting needles are recommended. […]
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Variety Show
Variety Show
Kevin Adair’s slogan is, “I Do Things.” This can be experienced live in Kevin’s variety show that includes comedy, magic, juggling, poetry, and storytelling! Kevin keeps the audience involved and engaged from start to finish. Magic flows throughout the room as illusions appear in the hands of audience members (COVID Protocols permitting). Then, the […]
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Paint and Sip with a Book
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common Grounds loves books and book lovers. More than that we love supporting art lovers and inspiring creativity in our community. Join Common Grounds for art nights every Monday from 4-7pm and scratch your creative itch with us. Pick a book or two from their growing collection and create a painting inspired by words, author, […]
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NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
The biennial exhibition features the work of current full-time and part-time faculty and teaching staff. The work on display represents the activity and interests of individual members of the School of Art and Design but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered at NIU. Work includes the fields of art and design […]
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NIU Teen STEM Café: Jobs of the Future
NIU Teen STEM Café: Jobs of the Future
Many of the jobs that are important now (social media manager, smartphone app developer) didn’t even exist a few decades ago. How can today’s teens anticipate and prepare for the jobs of the future – jobs that can solve the global problems we’re facing and preserve our world for future generations? At the next Teen […]
Casey Carrino LIVE at The Warehouse on Park
Casey Carrino LIVE at The Warehouse on Park
Our Indoor LIVE music rolls on as we welcome Casey Carrino to our joint! Casey will be Grooving with his awesome Blues, Reggae, folk & Bluegrass music. Our bar will be open serving local crafts and maybe we will bring back the slushies and think warm Summer vibes! We will have carryout options for food […]
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Paint and Sip with a Book
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common Grounds loves books and book lovers. More than that we love supporting art lovers and inspiring creativity in our community. Join Common Grounds for art nights every Monday from 4-7pm and scratch your creative itch with us. Pick a book or two from their growing collection and create a painting inspired by words, author, […]
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Woodpeckers of Illinois
Woodpeckers of Illinois
Peggy Doty, Illinois Extension, Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator in partnership with the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will be presenting a program on the Woodpeckers of Illinois. Woodpeckers are incredibly unique and have been around for millions of years. They require specific habitats and are very noticeable by their sound and movement. There are seven […]
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Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore
Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore
The DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum are planning three different programs to highlight the work being done by these groups dedicated to local history. The first presentation will feature the northern part of the county - North Grove School Association, Kishwaukee Valley Historical Society, and the Kirkland Historical Society. “DeKalb County is […]
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15th Annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show
15th Annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show
Join Fargo Skateboarding for a full day of events celebrating skateboarding! 12pm: Beginner skate contest 5pm: Skate contest - CASH PRIZES 6pm: Art show opens in the Fargo Venue Featured Artist: Dom Westbury 9pm: Country Video by Corey Henderson PREMIERE Come see local talent of all kinds, and support all the homies! The art show […]
Family Fun Science: Candy Science
Family Fun Science: Candy Science
Get ready for a sweet time! DeKalb Public Library will be doing multiple fun candy experiments this month for our Family Fun Science program. They will be engineering with marshmallows, studying chromatography with jellybeans, and using chemistry to make gummy worms dance. Join them for some sugary science! In order to social distance, DeKalb Public […]
