Test your PS4 skills against your peers in this exciting gaming tournament!PS4 games played during tournaments include: Madden 22, NBA2022, and MLB The Show: 2022. The winner will receive a […]

Celebrate with the DeKalb Public Library in this kid-friendly event. Learn about the origins of this lively German festival and experience some of the best parts of it at your library!This event is for kids of all ages, and everyone is welcome! No registration is required.For additional information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at […]

Cosplay your favorite characters using our costumes and props. Bring some of your own paraphernalia to complete the look! Pose in front of our green screen and backdrop scene.This event is for students in grades 6-12.For additional information or to register, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.

The Second Annual Harvest Festival is taking place on September 30th and October 1st! September 30th will be a free movie at Carroll Memorial Park (vote on movie choices on […]

Once again, OpenDoor Coffee is hosting the Fall Makers' Market in conjunction with Genoa's Harvest Festival. Come for a wide array of handmade, artisan and vintage booths, LIVE music, tasty […]

We know dogs are “human’s best friend,” but what makes dogs uniquely suited to fulfill that role? This STEM Café explores the rise of canine sciences, the power of positive […]

Over 400 vintage shops, antique malls, ladies' boutiques, consignment shops & barn sales are on board! Shop local. Shop small business. You better tell the boss now you need the day […]

Great boho inspired event. Vintage, retro, artists, craftsman, bakers, makers, woodworkers, jewelry makers, glassblowers, candle makers, soaps, lotions, potions, henna tattoos, readings, health, wellness, bird houses, bat houses, upcycled bird […]

It’s spooky season, so let’s learn about how spooky (and cool) human bodies are! NIU Anatomy will be helping us make brain hats that teach us the parts of the […]

Extend the Summer into the Fall with Stone Soup Shakespeare’s A MidSUMMER Night’s Dream at Huntley Park in DeKalb!Stone Soup Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream centers Bottom as our not-so-humble hero. Eager to take centerstage in a community play he falls asleep while rehearsing, and gets whisked away into dreams of love, fairies, and his […]

From washers and dryers to drones, conveyor systems and self-driving cars, the results of mechatronics are part of our current lives and a high-tech future. Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary engineering field that integrates mechanical, electrical, computer and information systems throughout the design process to create a final product that’s better than the sum of its […]

Explore the science behind haunted houses. Understand the human psychology, engineering and lighting technology that are essential to creating an effective haunted house. Chat with experts, meet fellow teens who are interested in science and technology – and enjoy free pizza!This free presentation is for all ages. Registration is required

Have you ever wondered what paranormal investigators do? What tools they use? How they analyze the evidence they collect and make sense of it all? Join paranormal investigators Greg Reisner & Jenny Beyerlein of the Spectre Group in Iowa City as they walk you through the process of a typical case and show you the […]

Join us for a special Halloween version of Homeschool Happenings, as we turn off the light and go glow! We’ll be downstairs in the Zimmerman Room in order to allow our blacklights to shine to their full potential. We will have a variety of glowing party games and crafts. Costumes are welcome, but not required.This […]

Young children are invited to join our Halloween Parade through the Children’s Department, with a few stops at various points to “trick-or-treat.” Come in costume and join the parade!This parade […]