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NIU STEM Café: Robotics
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
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Ask a Piercer: Community Q&A
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
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Just Jane: A Visit with Jane Austen
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
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Be a Part of History: Become a Citizen Archivist
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
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The Essential Great Chicago Fire
It started in a barn and, two nightmarish days later, nearly destroyed a city. William Pack will weave together technical details of the Chicago Fire with vivid firsthand accounts from
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Thrifting 101
Join the DeKalb Public Library for Thrifting 101, a program designed to turn you into a savvy second-hand shopper! Learn the secrets of successful thrifting, from navigating the racks to






