Community Calendar

Are you in grades 3-8 and have a talent you want to share for a chance to win prizes? Sign for DeKalb Has Talent! Your talent can be singing, rapping, comedy, dance, poetry or something else. Performers will compete for First, Second, and Third place prizes in grades 3-5 and 6-8 categories.

Not interested in performing? Join the Halloween costume contest for all participants. First and Second place in grades 3-5 and 6-8 categories will win a prize.

Click here to register.

For more information or help with registration, please contact YooNek Shaw at yooneks@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1071.

Relax with the family and bring your friends for free family movies and popcorn at the library! Come early to grab a seat or bring pillows to get comfy on the floor.

This month’s feature: Monster House (2006) rated PG. 1h 31m. An exciting and hilarious thrill-ride about three kids who must battle with a mysterious home, which is really a living, breathing monster and is determined to eat every trick-or-treater in sight on Halloween.

This program is intended for families and children, but all ages are welcome.

Please arrive early as seating is limited.

For additional information please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.

Trick-or-Treat your way around the world! Sweet tooths of all ages are invited to go on an international candy quest at the library, gathering and sampling different confections at each library desk.

Stop by the Circulation Desk, the Adult Reference Desk, the Tech Desk, and the Youth Reference Desk to find each candy.

Ingredients for each item will be posted; please be aware of any allergies. Some candies may pose choking hazards to small children; parental supervision is required. One of each item per person, please.

This free program is open to all ages. Candy samples will be available while supplies last.

This program is sponsored by the Rick Johns Memorial Fund.

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

Young children are invited to join our Halloween Parade through the Children’s Department, with a few stops at various points to “trick-or-treat.” Come in costume and join the parade!

We will have multiple parades after this week's story times:
October 28 at 9:45 & 10:45 a.m.
October 29 at 10:30 a.m.

No registration is required.

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

Get in the spooky spirit by celebrating International Bat Week with a special evening program all about bats! The program will start in the Roger Gustafson Nature Center with a bat presentation and then we will head outside to chance a glimpse of our nocturnal friends. Please register by calling 815-547-7935 or emailing dgrelecki@bccdil.org.

Let's move this party underground! What lives beneath our feet? What is the geology? Join us at Science Saturday to learn all about Nature's Underworld.

Is your dragon unruly? Has it “accidently” burned down the out-house one too many times? Or maybe it “snacks” on the family livestock between meals? Well then, this program is for you! Visit the Youth Services department at 1:00 p.m. for Jr. Viking crafts and activities, followed by dragon training with Ms. Stormy and her dragon friend, Daydream.

Then at 2:15 p.m., get cozy with the family and watch the new, live action movie, How to Train Your Dragon. Fresh, theater style popcorn will be served at the movie. Drinks will not be provided, so please make sure all beverages are covered to reduce spilling.

Please arrive early as seating is limited. Chair seating will be limited due to space restrictions. Patrons may feel free to bring small blankets and pillows for floor seating.

This program is intended for ages 4-12, but all ages are welcome. Younger children will need an adult to assist.

For additional information please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.

Party like a Viking at the library’s Norse winter festival! Listen to an epic story about Vikings, create your own Viking gear, and compete in games of skill and daring. Then, stomp and roar with our Viking clan as we raid the library for treasure.

This program is intended for ages 4-12, but all ages are welcome. Younger children will need an adult to assist.

This program will occur twice on November 22, at 11:00 a.m. and again at 2:00 p.m.

Please arrive early as seating is limited. No registration is required.

For additional information please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.

Build a giant fort, craft a mini cardboard creation to take home, roast a s’more over the fire, or try our outdoor scavenger hunt! This all-ages event is open house style so you can choose your own adventure. All materials for cardboard fort building are supplied, as well as snacks for cooking over the fire. A perfect way to get out energy before the holidays and have fun with your loved ones.

Space is limited so please register in advance. Nature At The Confluence is committed to providing affordable environmental education for our community. We invite you to choose the particiption fee that is most comfortable to you, either $10, $15, or $20 for your family/group. Only one registration is needed per family, no matter how many people will be participating. Your participation fee helps offset our cost of supplies and staff time.

An annual tradition, Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Spectacular returns for three performances Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. The program includes favorite carols, new spins on modern favorites, and an appearance by Santa Claus.