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Name: Ask a Piercer: Community Q&A
Start: 2026-01-27T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-27T19:30:00-06:00
Location: DeKalb Public Library

January 2026
American-made Board Game Party

January 9 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

Did you know that most of the board games you love were created in the United States? Kick off a year-long celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with games including Monopoly, […]

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Be a Part of History: Become a Citizen Archivist

January 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

Interested in the JFK assassination records? What about federal records about UFOs? The National Archives needs help transcribing original documents to make them easier for the public to access. Learn […]

Free
NIU STEM Café: Robotics

January 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

In partnership with NIU STEAM, monthly Teen & Family STEM Cafés are back in the new year! This session will feature a presentation by the NIU Robotics club followed by […]

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Advance Directive Workshops

January 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

DeKalb Township 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, United States

DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January featuring […]

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Free Legal Consultations

January 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free Legal Consultations

DeKalb Township 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, United States

DeKalb Township will be hosting Prairie State Legal Services once a month throughout 2026 to ensure qualifying residents have access to FREE legal services. If you are a tenant with […]

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Addressing Ageism and Promoting Inclusivity

January 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

Ageist attitudes influence how we think of others – and even ourselves. Applying a catch-all approach to adults aged 55 or over can subtly suggest that they are more alike […]

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Advance Directive Workshops

January 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

DeKalb Township 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, United States

DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January […]

Free
Fire and Ice Fest

Featured January 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, IL

Is cabin fever setting in yet? Spice things up at the Fire and Ice Fest! FREE ACTIVITIES 11:30am-12:30pm Fire & Ice Science Show with Mad Science Glassblowing Demonstrations with Conair […]

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Dennis Warner Concert

January 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

Singer and Songwriter Dennis Warner draws on his wealth of stage experience in creating a warm, welcoming, and intimate concert. Accompanying his vocals on six or twelve-string guitar, this concert […]

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Advance Directive Workshops

January 26 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

DeKalb Township 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, United States

DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January […]

Free
DIY Color Analysis

January 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

Have you ever wondered what colors look best on you? Join the DeKalb Public Library to learn how to find the seasonal palette that highlights your natural features! They’ll begin […]

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Ask a Piercer: Community Q&A

January 27 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

Curious about piercings, aftercare, or what really happens behind the studio door? Join the DeKalb Public Library for an informative session with local artist, Cassie, of DeKalb Tattoo Company. Cassie […]

Free

January 2026