Story Walk Opens at Garden of Eden Park
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILEnjoy a special outdoor story time at Eden’s Garden! After story time we will be unveiling our new Story Walk! Join us for the ribbon cutting, light snacks, and a limited supply of whirligigs for children in attendance. Then enjoy strolling around the park and stopping to read the first Story Walk story.The Story Walk […]
Conductor Cody’s Magical Railway Adventures
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILYour youngest patrons will go on a magical railway adventure geared just for them! Age-appropriate humor, magic even their parents will like, and real railway history & science are all part of the fun.This event is free and open to all. No registration is required. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Conductor Cody’s Magical Railway Adventures
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILYour youngest patrons will go on a magical railway adventure geared just for them! Age-appropriate humor, magic even their parents will like, and real railway history & science are all part of the fun.This event is free and open to all. No registration is required. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILWith a passion for music, Katie Kostner plays the guitar and ukulele, writes music, and sings with a vocal range that suits a wide variety of styles, from Broadway to current pop, rock, folk, country and beyond! Covering artists such as Adele, The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Elvis, P!NK, Dolly Parton, The Rolling Stones, Kelly Clarkson, […]
A Different Way of Thinking
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILMagician/autistic self-advocate Cody Clark combines magic, comedy, and storytelling to share what living with autism is like. Starting with his initial diagnosis and ending with his college graduation, Cody places his magic routines inside common life experiences to show how his autism makes him different yet similar to most people. He'll also share how his […]
Cody’s Sensory Friendly Spectacular
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILProfessional magician/autistic self-advocate Cody Clark combines his lived experiences as a magician, arts patron, and autistic adult to create a half-hour especially dedicated to the special needs community. In Cody’s Sensory Friendly Spectacular, the magic looks gentle, there are no jarring images, no sudden sounds…but the magic is as impressive as ever! Even more impressive […]
Youth Outlook Drop-in
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILYouth Outlook Drop-Ins are social settings for youth to meet other LGBTQ+ young people and talk about various topics that really matter to them, providing a place for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Trained staff and volunteers lead all programming, which includes identity and self-esteem, physical and mental health, political awareness, healthy […]
Celebrate Black Cinema: Creed (PG-13)
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILJoin us one Saturday afternoon every month to celebrate Black excellence in cinema.Our first film will be Creed (2015). This movie is rated PG-13.
After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILJazz in Progress joins us for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby!Jazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of its mission of musical, charitable, and educational purposes to advance the appreciation, performance, […]
Out of This World Balloon Show
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILEnjoy a one-of-a-kind stage production, featuring magic, all-ages comedy, interactive storytelling, and Smarty Pant’s award-winning balloon props!Throughout the show, Smarty uses his humor and balloons to excite kids about reading books and exercising their imaginations. By the end of the show, every audience member knows the library is a very exciting place to visit.The 1:00 […]
Out of This World Balloon Show
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILEnjoy a one-of-a-kind stage production, featuring magic, all-ages comedy, interactive storytelling, and Smarty Pant’s award-winning balloon props!Throughout the show, Smarty uses his humor and balloons to excite kids about reading books and exercising their imaginations. By the end of the show, every audience member knows the library is a very exciting place to visit.The 1:00 […]
After-hours Concert: Hungrytown
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILJoin us for an after-hours concert in the library’s main lobby featuring folk duo Hungrytown! Hungrytown's music has received extensive radio airplay worldwide and has appeared on several television shows, including The Daily Show and Portlandia.
Youth Outlook Drop-in
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILYouth Outlook Drop-Ins are social settings for youth to meet other LGBTQ+ young people and talk about various topics that really matter to them, providing a place for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Trained staff and volunteers lead all programming, which includes identity and self-esteem, physical and mental health, political awareness, healthy […]
Wild Goose Chase Shadow Puppet Show
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILLaugh out loud, watching this unique, hilarious performance of shadow puppets! Through a series of witty, interactive vignettes, "A Wild Goose Chase" steers young audiences to Dewey library section 811 of the library while also promoting a love of language and creativity in general.Shadow puppeteer Matthew Sandbank, from Durham, NC, has over twelve years of […]
Wild Goose Chase Shadow Puppet Show
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILLaugh out loud, watching this unique, hilarious performance of shadow puppets! Through a series of witty, interactive vignettes, "A Wild Goose Chase" steers young audiences to Dewey library section 811 of the library while also promoting a love of language and creativity in general.Shadow puppeteer Matthew Sandbank, from Durham, NC, has over twelve years of […]
Wild Goose Chase Shadow Puppet Show
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILLaugh out loud, watching this unique, hilarious performance of shadow puppets! Through a series of witty, interactive vignettes, "A Wild Goose Chase" steers young audiences to Dewey library section 811 of the library while also promoting a love of language and creativity in general.Shadow puppeteer Matthew Sandbank, from Durham, NC, has over twelve years of […]
