Make a piece of artwork by folding a book into a Shamrock! All materials are provided. This program is first come, first served as space is limited. Intended for teens and adults. For additional information, please contact the tech desk at laral@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2851.
Following two massive explosions in 1944 in Port Chicago, California, that killed 320 American sailors and injured 390 more, the US Navy branded 50 young Black sailors as mutineers for their refusal to return to the unsafe working conditions that caused the explosions. These 50 Black sailors would be known as The Port Chicago 50. […]
Jazz in Progress joins the DeKalb Public Library for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby! Jazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of its mission of musical, charitable, and educational purposes to […]
Attendance is welcome at this free event during Women’s History Month that aims to recognize the struggle for suffrage.
Explore a World of Reading at one of the DeKalb Public Library’s biggest events of the year! Mark your calendar and join a day of literary exploration filled with crafts and activities, suitable for readers of all ages. Admission is free, and memories are guaranteed. For all ages. Partake in an Unexpected Party at Bag […]
The Golden Venture cargo ship carrying 286 Chinese males ran aground outside New York in 1993. The asylum seekers were taken into detention. Although most were released and/or deported at various times, one group was imprisoned in York County, Pennsylvania, until 1997. These men began to make folded paper sculptures using traditional Chinese techniques. Eventually, […]
DeKalb County Earth Fest is a FREE, festive, family-friendly day of learning how decarbonizing our homes and towns can make us wealthier, healthier, and happier. Experts and community partners come from our region and beyond to introduce meaningful next steps in DeKalb County climate adaptation. The second annual Earth Fest is BIGGER: morning sessions focus […]
The Sycamore Chamber and the Sycamore Park District are proud to again host the 2025 Sycamore Community Expo & Job Fair! Free admission and parking! This is a family event! Come out and see all the community has to offer. Meet local business owners, enter to win raffle drawings, prizes, kid’s games, and more!
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