Community Calendar

Turn crayon shavings into wearable art in this hands-on craft activity. Participants will melt crayon shavings to create one-of-a-kind charms featuring swirls, splashes, and bold color. Each finished piece can be kept as an accessory or given as a gift. This program is geared toward adults and youth ages ten and older. The program is free and open to the public.

Participants will use green and gold paint to create a shamrock design with their fingerprints, resulting in a festive and colorful keepsake. All supplies will be provided. This free program is open to the public and geared toward youth ages five and older.

It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City’s history. On March 25th, 1911, a dropped match on the eighth floor of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory sparked a fire that killed more than one hundred workers who were trapped inside. The tragedy marked a turning point in American industrial history, leading to major reforms in labor laws and workplace safety. This 54-minute film is rated PG and is available through Kanopy. The program is free and open to the public.

Blue Carbon is told through the perspective of Grammy-nominated music producer, DJ, and environmental toxicologist Jayda Guy. Featuring a score by RZA and music by Seu Jorge, the documentary brings together science and storytelling to examine the emerging role of coastal ecosystems in addressing climate change.

Filmed in the United States, Senegal, Vietnam, France, Colombia, and Brazil, the film explores the science behind “blue carbon,” the ability of salt marshes, seagrasses, and mangroves to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Through encounters with wildlife such as Florida manatees, humpback whales, and the American crocodile, and by highlighting community-driven conservation efforts, the documentary offers a thoughtful look at both the urgency and the potential of protecting these vital ecosystems.

The film is 1 hour and 24 minutes, not rated, and made possible through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Tangled Bank Studios. The program is free and open to the public.

DeKalb Township will be hosting Prairie State Legal Services once a month throughout 2026 to ensure qualifying residents have access to FREE legal services.

If you are a tenant with questions regarding a housing matter; If you are being forcibly discharged from a nursing home; If you were recently denied public benefits or if your benefits were reduced; If you have an employment-related legal question; If you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse, please call the Township today to schedule an appointment and determine if you are eligible to receive these FREE services.

For additional details or to check your eligibility, call the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282.

The deadly siege at the United States Capitol in 2021 exposed the consequences of widespread anger and baseless conspiracy theories. At the same time, the disappearance of more than 2,000 newspapers nationwide has revealed a direct link between the decline of trusted local news and the rise of dangerous misinformation. As reliable sources vanish, many communities are left without accurate, independent reporting, deepening a national misinformation crisis.

News Matters explores this cause-and-effect relationship by examining the erosion of America’s newspaper industry and its implications for democratic institutions. The film follows the high-profile effort to save The Denver Post, highlighting the broader struggle to preserve local journalism at a time when its role in American democracy is increasingly at risk. The film is 1 hour, and 24 minutes , not rated and made possible through Kanopy. This program is free and open to the public.

Participants will design a striking shamrock silhouette with chalk pastels, learning blending techniques in this hands-on project perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. All supplies will be provided. The program is free and open to the public, and is geared for adults, and youth ages eight and older.

Participants are invited to bring a favorite book from home, or select one from the library’s collection, and read aloud to Hobo. This relaxed, supportive experience helps build reading skills and confidence while making reading fun. The program is free and open to the public.

Join us for Conversational Café every 3rd Saturday from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at the Christ Community Outreach Center, located at 316 N 6th St in DeKalb. This is a great opportunity to practice your English in a welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, and walk-ins are accepted! For more information, visit ccclife.org/dekalboutreachcenter.

The surprising story of how one of music’s biggest icons helped establish a memorial to the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. Elvis Presley’s benefit concert on March 25, 1961, drew national attention to the unfinished memorial and helped galvanize the public support needed to complete the USS Arizona Memorial as it stands today. The film runs 60 minutes, is rated PG, and is made possible through the WWII Foundation. The program is free and open to the public.