Meet island ecology researcher Wieteke Holthuijzen as she shares her friend Caren Loebel-Fried’s book, A Perfect Day for an Albatross, and their unique experience volunteering on Midway Atoll. Visit the DeKalb Public Library on Monday, March 25, at 1:00 p.m. to fly with albatross to this remote and unique island system and learn all about the amazing wildlife that inhabit Midway. Holthuijzen will share her experiences as a researcher, describe fascinating work restoring Midway’s seabird colony, and more. She will also read…
Find out more »The Sycamore Library has got your Spring Break covered! Join them every day this week starting at 1:00 pm for a Marvel Movie Marathon! Showings include: 3/25: Dr. Strange 3/26: Captain America: Civil War 3/27: Iron Man 3/28: Spiderman: Homecoming 3/29: Thor: Ragnarok No registration required
Find out more »Every Tuesday, from 10:00 – 11:30 AM Need help with your phone, tablet or computer? Have questions about setting up a Facebook account or getting on Twitter? The DeKalb Library’s Cyber Navigator is ready to assist you! Please note that they cannot help with issues involving sensitive personal data or device repair. Appointments are for 45 minute sessions. If there is an open time-slot, walk-ins will be available on a first come, first-serve basis. For questions, or to make an…
Find out more »Join us for a short and sweet 45 min to an hour monthly session open to children and family to learn a variety of fun, creative activities to practice healthy self-care methods that will extend far into adulthood. Library cards are NOT required! Free to the community! No registration required.
Find out more »Tai Chi is practiced worldwide for health, wellness, relief of pain, and improved physical ability. Research shows the practice of Tai Chi also reduces the incidence of falling and improves practitioners’ quality of life. This slow-moving, easy-to-learn program is beneficial to adults with or without physical limitations. Tai Chi may be practiced standing or sitting and includes exercises that improve relaxation, breathing and blood flow. $49 ($25 for 60 yrs. & up)
Find out more »The Sycamore Library has got your Spring Break covered! Join them every day this week starting at 1:00 pm for a Marvel Movie Marathon! Showings include: 3/25: Dr. Strange 3/26: Captain America: Civil War 3/27: Iron Man 3/28: Spiderman: Homecoming 3/29: Thor: Ragnarok No registration required
Find out more »Do you love spring? Do you enjoy art? Join Jo Plenger-Schulz at the DeKalb Public Library on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m. and help create a temporary mural that will be displayed at the library! Over the course of two 1.5-hour sessions, you will get to help design and paint a spring-themed mural. The finished mural will be approximately 6 feet long and 3 feet wide, and it will be displayed in the children’s department. …
Find out more »Can YOU breakout of a study room? Get your friends together and solve puzzles to break out of your room and get a prize! Stop by the DeKalb Public Library to attempt our teen escape room on Tuesday, March 26, at 3:30 p.m. Get your group of four together or join a group that needs a member. This FREE program is intended for grades 6-12. Sign up upon arrival. Space is limited! For additional information, please contact Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or at…
Find out more »Born to be wild? Before you get your motor running and head out on the highway you better make sure your bike and/or power sports equipment is ready to roll. The Motorcycle and Power Sports Maintenance class will teach you how to complete basic maintenance tasks such as oil change, battery replacement, and inspections for tire/fuel system/brake system/clutch. You are also welcome to suggest topics to cover in the class. All bikes and power sports equipment are welcome in the…
Find out more »The DeKalb Public Library will continue showing popular films on Tuesday nights from 6:30—8:30 p.m. All screenings will be held in the lower level Yusunas Meeting Room. On March 26 join us for an adventure from the world of Narnia in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe(2006). During the World War II bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy (Georgie Henley) finds a wardrobe that transports her…
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