Community Calendar

Take a musical journey through time as New Vintage Strings explores the evolution of popular styles from the 1920s to today. Formed in 2018 by husband & wife team Jeremy (bass) & Emily Beyer (violin), alongside Maura Brown (violin), and Allison Zabelin (viola), hear some songs you know and love and others you are bound to fall in love with, all performed like you’ve never heard before by a string quartet, making music history come alive! New Vintage Strings is a contemporary string ensemble known for its distinctive blend of classic rock, pop, alternative, and jazz, with a classical touch.

In the spring of 1950, Agatha Christie accompanied her husband, archeologist Max Mallowan to Iraq and the ancient city of Nimrud. Join Debra Miller as Agatha Christie as she reminisces about her childhood, her life as a writer and adventurer.

This program is offered in partnership with the Cary Area Public Library and Algonquin Area Public Library and will be held at the Cary Library. Registration is open now. Free to attend.

In partnership with NIU STEAM, our monthly Teen & Family STEM Cafés are back in the new year!

This session will feature a presentation by the NIU Robotics club followed by hands-on activities related to robotics.

This free presentation is for teens, but open to all ages. Free pizza is available to those who attend. No registration is required.

For additional information, please contact Steven at stevenm@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.

Dolly Parton will be 80 years old this month, and the library is celebrating in style! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled event featuring cookies, crafts, dancing, and storytelling. You can also take your picture with a Dolly Parton life-sized cardboard cutout!

Parents can register their children (ages 0-4) to receive free books every month through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, an incredible early literacy program.

Don’t miss this chance to encourage a lifelong love of reading and celebrate books together with friends and neighbors!

Thank you to the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library, Lehan’s, BASICS DeKalb County, Altrusa International DeKalb County IL, and the DeKalb County Community Foundation, for sponsoring The Dolly Parton Imagination Library in DeKalb County.

This event is intended for families with children. No registration is required.

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

Got cabin fever? Cure it with roller derby!
See the action on Saturday 1/17 at Kishwaukee Family YMCA, Sycamore IL.

Doors* open 5:30pm, first whistle 6:00pm.

Tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Attend the Dekalb Public Library (DKPL) event at 2pm and get an additional discount.

Kids 8 and under FREE

For advance tickets, go here- https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bwrd-cabin-fever--1172026

*Parking and entrance at the back of the YMCA

Hosted by Barbed Wire Roller Derby.

Interested in skating or officiating at this event & 18+, contact us!

Dr. Don Wuebbles, the Harry E. Preble Emeritus Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Illinois, and Dr. Trent Ford, the Illinois State Climatologist, offer data-driven information about climate change in Northwest Illinois, how federal, state, and community leaders are preparing for it, and how individuals can mitigate the effects of climate change in their own lives.

No registration. This event is free and open to everybody.

Ageist attitudes influence how we think of others – and even ourselves. Applying a catch-all approach to adults aged 55 or over can subtly suggest that they are more alike than different, which is a stereotype. Learn about ageism, how it impacts society, and ways to promote inclusivity in our communities.

This program for adults is presented by University of Illinois Extension. Registration is required.

For more information, contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.

University of Illinois, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Kara Schweitzer (815-632-3611). Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.

Singer and Songwriter Dennis Warner draws on his wealth of stage experience in creating a warm, welcoming, and intimate concert. Accompanying his vocals on six or twelve-string guitar, this concert will blend serious, thought-provoking songs with lighter, up-tempo material. Dennis will bring the audience into the performance with laughter and sing-alongs.

Dennis has released eleven albums and authored the book Beads on One String, now in its Ninth Printing. Radio monitoring service FOLK DJ named him one of the top folk singers in 2012 based on the success of his Seeds album, which they also listed among the top albums that year based on folk radio play around the world. His 2020 release, Pilot Me, debuted at number eight on the FOLK DJ radio charts that August.

“Great songs, contagious energy and an engaging personality make Dennis Warner an outstanding entertainer. Add his smooth vocals and solid guitar work, and you’ve got a fantastic show!” Dave Humphreys - Two Way Street Concerts, Downers Grove, IL

For more information on Dennis Warner click here.

This concert is free and open to all. No registration is required.

For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

Have you ever wondered what colors look best on you? Join us to learn how to find the seasonal palette that highlights your natural features!

We’ll begin with a presentation covering everything you need to know to complete your own analysis, then you’ll have the chance to try it out yourself. Come ready to experiment, have fun, and leave with a personalized color swatch ring and a refreshed perspective on your wardrobe.

This program is free to attend. Registration is not required. It is intended for adults and teens.

For additional information, please contact Amy at amyf@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 6108.

Give the Gift of Life! The American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at the DeKalb Public Library.

American Red Cross blood donors are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Right now, we’re urging donors to continue to help us strengthen the blood supply. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors – are crucial to meeting daily hospital demands.

An advance appointment is preferred. Visit the American Red Cross website, type in your zip code, and select the DeKalb Public Library to make an appointment, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or ask questions about giving blood.

You can also visit the Red Cross website for more general information about the donation process.

For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.