Virtual Event: The Essential Great Chicago Fire

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DeKalb Public Library presents a virtual event: The Essential Great Chicago Fire It started in a barn and, two days of flaming hell later, nearly destroyed a city. In this virtual version of The Essential Great Chicago Fire, William Pack weaves together technical details of the fire with vivid firsthand accounts from those who lived […]

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Virtual Medicare 101

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Medicare 101 by the DeKalb Public Library is now being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. The DKPL is here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative […]

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Virtual Lego Club

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Hello Lego people! This time, the DeKalb Public Library crew will build animals! Have fun showing off your latest creations, and then everyone will build together. We have some ideas for animals that we can make together, and then we can free build. Please register for this event at dkpl.org. Once you register you will […]

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Virtual Anime and Manga for Adults

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This virtual anime club session will feature another round of anime trivia! Grab a friend and compete to see who knows the most about anime in a series of rounds. After the trivia, we’ll continue watching “Arte.” Please register for this event at dkpl.org. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a […]

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Virtual Event: The History of the Beach Boys

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If summer had a sound it would be the Beach Boys…surf, sun and California dreaming. This virtual presentation will focus on The Beach Boys “sunniest” years from 1962-1967. With the use of performance and interview clips, we’ll trace the arc of the Beach Boys’ early career from “Surfin’ U.S.A.”, “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “California Girls” […]

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Virtual Anime-Manga Club for Teens

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Challenge a friend to some anime trivia in this session of virtual anime club! We’ll do several rounds of trivia to determine who knows the most about anime. We’ll then continue watching “Fire Force.” Please register for this event at dkpl.org. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the […]

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Virtual Event: Discovery Center Museum’s Liquid Nitrogen Show

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Excitement goes up as the temperature drops in this ultra-cold show! Join the Discovery Center Museum for a virtual science show via Zoom. Witness instant phase changes and identify the differences in states of matter as they succumb to the frigid world of liquid gas. Please register for this event at dkpl.org Once you register […]

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Virtual Lego Club

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Hello Lego people! This time, the DeKalb Public Library crew will build buildings! Have fun showing off your latest creations, and then everyone will build together. We have some ideas for animals that we can make together, and then we can free build. Please register for this event at dkpl.org. Once you register you will […]

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Virtual Anime and Manga for Adults

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Anime club goes virtual with another session! This time we’ll be playing Press Conference, a game where you have to guess what anime character you are based on the “press conference” questions the other players ask you. We will then continue watching “Arte.” Please register for this event at dkpl.org. Once you register you will […]

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Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home

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Join the DeKalb Public Library  virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can visit the "DKPL Stories at Home" Facebook page and send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. […]

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Virtual Game of Geekery

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Part trivia, part game show, all geek. Game of Geekery takes what is fun about your classic trivia night and takes it up a notch. With rounds like: Name that Tune, Family Feud, Price is Right, #BadDescriptions, and more you never quite know what will happen, but we can bet you’ll have a lot of […]

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