Week of Events
Dark Art and Oddities Con
The 2022 Dark Art and Oddities Con is a convention showcasing the most unique vendors and artists! It is like Black Friday for the truly odd and unique people on your holiday list, yourself included! This year, we are excited to welcome Santiago Cirilo, best known as "Julio" in AMC's hit series, The Walking Dead! […]
Joe Nazer
Joe Nazer
Joe Nazer will be at Prairie State Winery on Saturday, November 13th. This event will be held in the dining room. All tables for this event will be first come first serve.
Clue
Clue
Directed By Tim Ball For more information on tickets and showtimes contact the box office at stagecoachplayers.com/ or call 815-758-1940
Steve Bigolin on Airport Road’s Crane House
Steve Bigolin on Airport Road’s Crane House
Early in 1880, Frederick Crane had an especially pretentious Italianate-style brick farmhouse constructed for himself and his family on Airport Road, between Barber Greene and Pleasant Street Roads. While the ornate exterior has dominated the surrounding countryside for just over 140 years, it has sat empty and deteriorating since March 2008. Learn who Frederick Crane […]
Homeschool Happenings: Dinovember
Homeschool Happenings: Dinovember
Dinosaurs are invading the library! It’s up to you to stop them from destroying everything…or maybe help them with their shenanigans. Enjoy a fun day of dinosaur crafts, stories, and activities.This program is free and intended for children. No registration is required.For additional information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Nouveau
Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked in France on the third Thursday in November with fireworks, music and festivals. To pay homage to this party-filled tradition, we host an annual 9:00 am breakfast and toast. Come and enjoy a delicious glass of our 2022 Nouveau and complimentary breakfast! We will have live music by Wally Mulso […]
Turkey Dinner
Turkey Dinner
Turkey Dinner to include: HoKa Roasted Turkey, Homemade Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Candied Carrots, Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Honey HIll Apple Pie. Drive Thru Only. Cash or Check made out to Shabbona Community Church, No credit cards. $16/dinner
Teen and STEM Café: Science of Cultural Foods
Teen and STEM Café: Science of Cultural Foods
Explore how geography impacts the dishes served in a region. Chat with experts, meet fellow teens who are interested in science and technology – and enjoy free pizza!This free presentation is for all ages. Registration via phone or email is required.For additional information or to register, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 […]
Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You
Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You
Ashlie Amber has been performing full time all over the world for the past decade including on the 2012 Season of American Idol as well as being nominated for multiple Henry Awards by dominating several leading roles in renown musicals including The Color Purple, Spamalot, and RENT. While telling the amazing story of Whitney Houston, […]
Family Fun Science: Robotics
Family Fun Science: Robotics
Let’s play and learn with robots! This month’s Family Fun Science features a visit from Crowbotics, the DeKalb High School Robotics Club. They will demo their robot, and then we’ll all play with some of the library’s robots.We have space in this program for 10 families. There is no registration; the first ten families to […]
OCB Midwest States
OCB Midwest States
Event ticket includes pre-judging and awards; all day access. Categories Include: 100% Drug Tested, Unconditional OCB Pro Qualifier Women's Figure (Novice, Open, and Master's 40+) Women's Bikini (Novice, Open, and Master's 40+) Men's Bodybuilding (Novice, Open, and Master's 40+) Men's Physique (Novice, Open, and Master's 40+) Men's Classic Physique (Novice, Open, and Master's 40+). For more information […]
Take a Hike, Change a Life
Take a Hike, Change a Life
Take a Hike, Change a Life is an Adventure Works fundraiser to support our programs and organization. The event will include 2 hikes (your choice of 1 or both), a firepit with s'mores, cookies and coffee, an obstacle course for the kids, and more!
Hawaiian Show
Hawaiian Show
Traditional Hawaiian music was brought over to the mainland United States during the 1915 Pan Pacific Exposition, where it later fused with jazz, ragtime, and other styles of popular music to evolve to its present form, and prominently features guitar, steel guitar, and ukulele.Bill Tong and Dean Milano will perform a set of traditional and […]
Parent’s Night Out
Parent’s Night Out
Your children will participate in an exciting evening filled with fun, friends, crafts, games, a movie, and of course PIZZA! Our staff is excited to spoil you and your kiddos! Kids ages 3-12 (MUST be potty-trained) may attend. The price for the night is $20/child and $15/each additional child paid by cash/check at time of […]
Adult Ballroom Night at Dimensions
Adult Ballroom Night at Dimensions
Join us at Dimensions in downtown DeKalb for a night of fun!Learn social ballroom dancing with Becca Steger in Dimension's Ballroom (134 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, 815.756.8277) followed by music and dancing!Make it a whole night! Start the evening by enjoying dinner and drinks on your own at Tapa La Luna (226 E. Lincoln Hwy, […]