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SUMMARY:Romance Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for swoon-worthy reads and lively conversations with fellow romance lovers! We meet each month to discuss our latest romantic read– sharing thoughts\, feelings\, and favorite moments along the way. From steamy westerns and eerie sci-fi love stories to sweeping historical romances\, our carefully chosen selections span the full spectrum of the genre. Whether you’re a longtime romance reader or just starting to explore\, you’ll find your perfect match here! \nSeptember: Secretly Yours by Tessa BaileyOctober: That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly LemmingNovember: The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava \nBooks are available in Adult Services. No registration is required. This book club is intended for adults. \nFor additional information\, please contact Amy at amyf@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/romance-book-club/2025-10-13/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Unpacking War Ecologies in the Korean DMZ
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, anthropologist Eleana Kim (University of California\, Irvine) discusses her fieldwork in the Korean Demilitarized Zone\, which has often been referred to as the “most heavily militarized border in the world.” The unresolved war between the two Koreas has been ongoing since the formal end of the Korean War in 1953. For more than 70 years\, the zone has been a de facto protected area\, off limits to human habitation\, and is now celebrated as a site of rare biodiversity. This talk complicates the conventional narrative about the DMZ that frequently frames its nature as an unexpected outcome of war and discusses what we can learn from a closer look at its actually existing ecologies and the people who study them. Rather than the symbolic narrative of an accidental sanctuary\, Kim shows instead the importance of recognizing its “nature” as materially and ecologically vulnerable to the effects of militarization\, capitalism\, and climate change. \nLecture in Cole Hall 100. Reception to follow outside the Pick Museum of Anthropology. This event is in conjunction with the “How We Rebuild” exhibition on display through Dec. 19. This exhibit is a program of ExhibitsUSA\, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts. \nEleana Kim is a sociocultural anthropologist and Professor of Anthropology and Asian American Studies at University of California\, Irvine. She specializes in kinship\, human/nonhuman ecologies\, migration\, and the senses\, with a regional focus on contemporary South Korea. She is the author of two award-winning books\, Adopted Territory: Transnational Korean Adoption and the Politics of Belonging (2010) and Making Peace with Nature: Ecological Encounters Along the Korean DMZ (2022)\, both of which were published by Duke University Press. She is also the co-editor\, with environmental historians David Fedman and Albert Park\, of Forces of Nature: New Perspectives on Korean Environments (Cornell University Press\, 2023). She teaches courses on anthropological theory\, kinship\, migration\, transnational Korea\, and the senses.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/unpacking-war-ecologies-in-the-korean-dmz/
LOCATION:Pick Museum of Anthropology\, Cole Hall 114\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:DeCarbon Dialogues: Planning a Microforest for DeKalb
DESCRIPTION:Microforests\, also known as tiny forests or Miyawaki forests\, are dense\, native woodlands planted in small urban spaces. These fast-growing\, biodiverse ecosystems have a significant impact on local climate. In addition to cooling\, microforests sequester carbon at a higher rate than conventional forests due to their high planting density and rapid growth. This helps remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. They also improve air quality by filtering pollutants\, and their dense root systems help manage stormwater runoff\, reducing the strain on urban drainage systems during heavy rain. \nJoin the DeKalb Public Library to explore how these compact green spaces can make a huge difference in creating cooler\, healthier\, and more resilient communities. Don’t miss this chance to discover the power of planting small! \nThis program is intended for adults. It does not require registration. \nFor more information\, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/decarbon-dialogues-planning-a-microforest-for-dekalb/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:DeKalb Has Talent Show and Costume Contest
DESCRIPTION:Are you in grades 3-8 and have a talent you want to share for a chance to win prizes? Sign up for DeKalb Has Talent! Your talent can be singing\, rapping\, comedy\, dance\, poetry or something else. Performers will compete for First\, Second\, and Third place prizes in grades 3-5 and 6-8 categories. \nNot interested in performing? Join the Halloween costume contest for all participants. First and Second place in grades 3-5 and 6-8 categories will win a prize. \nFor more information or help with registration\, please contact YooNek Shaw at yooneks@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1071.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-has-talent-show-and-costume-contest/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:2025 Cortland Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Join Cortland for a free Trunk or Treat event that’s fun for the whole family! In addition to trick-or-treating\, there will be free crafts for everyone to enjoy. The event kicks off with a sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.\, providing a more comfortable environment for those with sensory sensitivities. From 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.\, the celebration continues with music and festive fun for all ages.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2025-cortland-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Cortland Community Park\, 70 S Llanos St\, Cortland\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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