Week of Events
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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December 14, 2025 –Santa Visits at DeKalb County Courthouse
Santa Visits at DeKalb County Courthouse
Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 6! Santa House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Santa’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list […]
Monday, December 15, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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December 16, 2025 –Santa Visit
Santa Visit
Do you hear sleighbells? A jolly fellow from the North Pole will visit the library three times this December! Bring your holiday cheer and meet Santa before the holidays! While children chat with Santa, parents may snap a photo on their phone or let library staff capture the moment for you—perfect if your battery’s low […]
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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December 17, 2025 –Santa Visit
Santa Visit
Do you hear sleighbells? A jolly fellow from the North Pole will visit the library three times this December! Bring your holiday cheer and meet Santa before the holidays! While children chat with Santa, parents may snap a photo on their phone or let library staff capture the moment for you—perfect if your battery’s low […]
Thursday, December 18, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, December 19, 2025
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December 19, 2025 –Cocoa, Crafts, and Cheer
Cocoa, Crafts, and Cheer
Celebrate winter break and the holidays in a cozy, stress-free space. Make ornaments and holiday cards and enjoy a hot cocoa station and other sweet treats! This program is intended for grades 6-12. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Cheyenne at cheyennet@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 6109.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
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December 20, 2025 –Family Fun Science: Gingerbread Houses
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December 20, 2025 –Santa Visit
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December 20, 2025 –Free Visits with Santa
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December 20, 2025 –Santa Visits at DeKalb County Courthouse
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December 20, 2025 –Visits with Santa
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December 20, 2025 –Winter Solstice Celebration
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December 20, 2025 –Kishwaukee Concert Band Holiday Concert
Family Fun Science: Gingerbread Houses
It’s the holiday season and a perfect time to build a gingerbread house with the family! Join DeKalb Public Library for the seventh annual STEM Gingerbread House Family Fun Science. They’ll have the supplies to build—graham crackers, frosting, and candy. Bring your creative ideas! At the end, they’ll have a friendly competition for Best House […]
Santa Visit
Do you hear sleighbells? A jolly fellow from the North Pole will visit the library three times this December! Bring your holiday cheer and meet Santa before the holidays! While children chat with Santa, parents may snap a photo on their phone or let library staff capture the moment for you—perfect if your battery’s low […]
Free Visits with Santa
Visit Santa for free at the corner of Route 72 and Monroe Street in downtown Genoa! Furry friends are welcome.
Santa Visits at DeKalb County Courthouse
Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 6! Santa House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Santa’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list […]
Visits with Santa
Bring your Christmas spirit to life with a visit to Santa in his cozy house! Share your holiday wishes, snap a festive photo, and drop off your Christmas list straight into Santa’s hands. Don’t forget to take home a sweet candy cane as a special treat! Santa’s house is free to attend.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Gather by the fire as the DeKalb Public Library celebrates the winter solstice with engaging storytelling, activities, and crafts! The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. They will celebrate the return of light and the promise of warmth and growth in the coming months. This […]
Kishwaukee Concert Band Holiday Concert
The Kishwaukee Concert Band is an all-volunteer adult community band composed of experienced musicians from DeKalb and surrounding communities. Get into the Christmas spirit at their holiday concert at NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall on Saturday, December 20.
