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Week of Events
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 –Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Spring Book Sale! Visit the library’s lower level for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks at bargain prices. You’ll find children’s and teen books, graphic novels, fiction, history, science, art, film, cookbooks, gardening, biographies, mysteries, science fiction, and more. There’s a […]
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Monday, April 27, 2026
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 –Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran (1864-1922), this pioneer of investigative journalism is better known by her nom de plume, “Nellie Bly”. She became famous for her exposé of the New York City Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island. On November 14, 1889, Cochrane began a solo trip around the world in emulation of the fictional character Phileas […]
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 –FREE Senior Car Clinic 2026
FREE Senior Car Clinic 2026
Free Car Clinic for Older Adults of DeKalb County on May 1 On Friday, May 1, DeKalb County TRIAD, Kishwaukee College, and DeKalb Township will co-host their annual free Senior Car Clinic at Kishwaukee College. DeKalb County residents age 55 and older are invited to participate. Students from Kishwaukee College’s Automotive Technology Department will perform […]
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 –Kentucky Derby Celebration
Kentucky Derby Celebration
The Kentucky Derby is the longest continually held sporting event in America, and it is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. It has a rich tradition of fancy dress, specialty food, and of course, horse-racing. Celebrate the Run for the Roses by making a traditional “Fascinator” hat to wear while you […]
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