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 how to decipher cursive and create keyword tags in a short presentation before getting hands-on experience in contributing to the transcription process. Creating a login […]
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 hands-on activities related to robotics. This free presentation is for teens, but open to all ages. Free pizza is available to those who attend. No […]
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 Glass Co. Ice cream sundaes and hot chocolate provided by the Sycamore Lions Club Balloon art with New Life Church Kids’ activities with the Sycamore […]
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 will give a brief presentation covering piercing basics, safety, trends, and tips, then the floor is yours for an open Q&A. Whether you’re considering your […]
Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete. Jane visits with you at this, the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life. Drawing from her letters, juvenilia, and novels, this 45-minute performance delves into the personal life of one of […]
As 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center are proud to announce the monthly Brown Bag Lunch series will focus on commemorating this historic anniversary. The series will kick off on February 5 with Bill Nicklas who will lay a foundation for the rest […]
Good news: compost is back! After a winter hiccup, the DeKalb Public Library is thrilled to bring back one of our most-requested conversations – Composting as Collective Climate Action. Join DeCarbon DeKalb for an energizing, neighbor-led evening all about how composting cuts methane, stores carbon, improves soil health, and builds real community resilience. We’ll dig […]
Finally, a chance to play with food! And—even better—learn some science while we’re doing it! The DeKalb Public Library is kicking off their 2026 Family Fun Science programs with some scrumptious science. They’ll be popping popcorn and figuring out what makes it pop, launching candy with catapults, and shaking it up and making homemade butter. […]
The DeKalb County History Center’s second Brown Bag Lunch program for 2026, scheduled for noon on Thursday, March 5, located at the DeKalb County History Center, 1730 North Main Street, will offer a free presentation on Dr. Letitia Westgate, the first woman doctor, surgeon, chemist, and architect to design, build, and manage a hospital in […]
The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host a program on the history and operation of circular knitting machines at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, as part of its “Past Times at Glidden” series. Presenter Dona Walzer will demonstrate a working circular knitting machine while sharing the story of how this remarkable invention […]
The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host a hands-on artistic experience with its upcoming Past Times at Glidden: Dutch Tulip Barn Quilt Workshop on Sunday, April 26, from 1–4 PM at the Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Participants in this engaging three-hour workshop will receive a pre-drafted 17″ x 17″ wooden […]
The DeKalb County History Center, Ellwood House Museum, and Sycamore Park District will host Dessert & Dialogue on Thursday, April 30. This session’s theme, “Exploring How Place, Identity, and Shared Stories Shape Us,” invites participants to engage in meaningful dialogue about the experiences that define DeKalb County. Sycamore Park District Executive Director Jonelle Bailey will […]
