Community Calendar

Spring is here and NIAAA is having our 2nd photo contest. We hope to have all nine counties we serve represented. We are looking for an iconic photo to represent each county: it should be something easily recognizable, a hidden treasure or notable view.

Please remember, this contest is open to everyone so please feel free to submit your own entries.

Spring is here and NIAAA is having our 2nd photo contest. We hope to have all nine counties we serve represented. We are looking for an iconic photo to represent each county: it should be something easily recognizable, a hidden treasure or notable view.

Please remember, this contest is open to everyone so please feel free to submit your own entries.

Join the Homegrown National Park Movement!

Want to become a biodiversity hero? Learn how planting natives and removing invasive species can make you a part of the Homegrown National Park movement. Come learn about this nation-wide call-to-action with a short film, “What’s the Rush?”, by renowned conservationist, Doug Tallamy, followed by a presentation and Q & A with Jack and Judy Speer from Small Waters Education in Alden.

There will also be a drawing for some native plants and a tour of the library's large pollinator garden.

Spring is here and NIAAA is having our 2nd photo contest. We hope to have all nine counties we serve represented. We are looking for an iconic photo to represent each county: it should be something easily recognizable, a hidden treasure or notable view.

Please remember, this contest is open to everyone so please feel free to submit your own entries.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the community to a special Movie Matinee screening of “Mister Rogers: It’s You That I Like” on Tuesday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the Granville Branch, located at 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville.

This heartfelt, 57-minute PG-rated documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of Fred Rogers and honors the nearly 900 episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the beloved PBS children’s series that first aired in 1968 and continues to inspire audiences of all ages. Hosted by actor Michael Keaton, the film revisits many of the show’s most iconic and memorable moments, including appearances by Koko the Gorilla, Margaret Hamilton, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and François Clemmons. It also features personal reflections from well-known figures such as Judd Apatow, Whoopi Goldberg, John Lithgow, Sarah Silverman, and the late Caroll Spinney, who share how Fred Rogers’ timeless message of kindness, empathy, and imagination influenced their lives.

The screening is made possible through public performance rights provided by Kanopy. For more information, please contact the Granville Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District at (815) 339-2038.

Want to become a biodiversity hero? Learn how planting natives and removing invasive species can make you a part of the Homegrown National Park movement. Come learn about this nationwide call to action with a short film by renowned conservationist Doug Tallamy, followed by a presentation and Q&A with a local pollinator expert. Please register at www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org.

Join Us for Our 171st Season!

Set sail with the DeKalb Municipal Band as we launch our 171st consecutive summer concert series starting June 10th!

This season, we’re taking you on a musical voyage—each Tuesday night in the park will be filled with fresh breezes, familiar tunes, and new adventures. From maritime melodies to toe-tapping favorites, there’s something for everyone aboard.

So grab your lawn chair and join us under the summer sky. Your Tuesday night tradition awaits!

Spring is here and NIAAA is having our 2nd photo contest. We hope to have all nine counties we serve represented. We are looking for an iconic photo to represent each county: it should be something easily recognizable, a hidden treasure or notable view.

Please remember, this contest is open to everyone so please feel free to submit your own entries.

It’s summertime, so join John and Laura at the park for our 5th summer of outdoor story times! We will be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. After the stories, go play on the playground. We encourage you to bring a blanket to make sitting on the grass a little more comfortable.

All of the story times are at Huntley Park at 2nd and Garden Street in DeKalb. Look for us in the southwestern corner.

We will announce on the DeKalb Public Library Facebook page if the program is cancelled due to weather.

For questions or further information, please contact John at johna@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.

Parents, are you looking for fun ways to keep your kids engaged this summer? Bring them to Camp Creativity — a series of interactive activities designed for school-aged children and led by Northern Illinois University students. Fuel your child’s curiosity and watch their creativity come to life!

This program is limited to the first 20 children. Sign-up will begin at the children’s desk one hour before the event.

For additional information, please email Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.