Start the Week Story Time
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Date: Monday, June 9th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
This story time will feature books, songs, and activities aimed at children 18 months – 4 years. Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend, but please be aware they may find activities too simple or too difficult. For additional information please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.
THRASH Teen Reads: Are You Listening
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Date: Monday, June 9th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Nancy D. Castle Collaboration Studio
Teen-Held Reading And Social Hangout. Youth in grades 9-12 meet with their peers on the second Monday of the month to discuss books and graphic novels from different genres. Are YOU listening? Because I sure am! Tillie Walden’s Are You Listening is our opening read for the summer season! Reserve a print copy at the library. Registration is not required. Space is limited to the first 10 attendees. For more information, please contact Jesus at juanb@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2450.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Date: Monday, June 9th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Bilder Family Meeting Room
The public is invited to attend and observe the monthly meetings of the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. This non-profit volunteer organization raises funds to support library programs and purchase library books and materials. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Meetings are used to plan the biannual used book sales, discuss various issues, and consider funding requests made by library staff. This meeting is open to teens and adults. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact the Friends at friends@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1030.
Book Babies
Time: 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
Books are for everyone, even our littlest library patrons! Our Book Babies program is aimed at children ages 0-36 months, although older children are welcome to attend. We will sing lots of simple and interactive songs, do finger plays and rhymes, practice sign language, and read an easy book. All of these activities are great for babies’ developing brains. We hope this program gives you lots of fun ways to play with your baby during the program and at home! For more information, please contact Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Time: 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
We are excited to be offering preschool story times at the library! Aimed especially at our 3–5-year-old friends, these story times feature books, songs, and activities especially to help those growing preschool brains! Reading, singing, talking, and counting are great literacy and math activities that will help prepare kids for Kindergarten. Preschool story times are offered at the same time as our Book Babies program. Feel free to drop off your preschool child at the Preschool story time and attend Book Babies right next door with your younger one(s). For more information, please contact John at johna@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Children’s Department
At Craft Corner this week, let your imagination shine bright in every color! Using simple shapes, vibrant paper strips, and a happy face, create your own “Rainbow Friend”. It’s a rain-bow-tiful way to explore colors, practice fine motor skills, and make a sunny new buddy to take home. Smiles are guaranteed—no rain required! This craft is intended for children. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Amanda at amandah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3301.
Book Babies
Time: 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
Books are for everyone, even our littlest library patrons! Our Book Babies program is aimed at children ages 0-36 months, although older children are welcome to attend. We will sing lots of simple and interactive songs, do finger plays and rhymes, practice sign language, and read an easy book. All of these activities are great for babies’ developing brains. We hope this program gives you lots of fun ways to play with your baby during the program and at home! For more information, please contact Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
We are excited to be offering preschool story times at the library! Aimed especially at our 3–5-year-old friends, these story times feature books, songs, and activities especially to help those growing preschool brains! Reading, singing, talking, and counting are great literacy and math activities that will help prepare kids for Kindergarten. Preschool story times are offered at the same time as our Book Babies program. Feel free to drop off your preschool child at the Preschool story time and attend Book Babies right next door with your younger one(s). For more information, please contact John at johna@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Time: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
At Craft Corner this week, let your imagination shine bright in every color! Using simple shapes, vibrant paper strips, and a happy face, create your own “Rainbow Friend”. It’s a rain-bow-tiful way to explore colors, practice fine motor skills, and make a sunny new buddy to take home. Smiles are guaranteed—no rain required! This craft is intended for children. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Amanda at amandah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3301.
Senior Book Club: Slaughterhouse Five
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Nancy D. Castle Collaboration Studio
Meet with us the second Tuesday of every month for a book club just for seniors. We will be discussing Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Due to a chrono synclastic infundibulum, Billy Pilgrim has become “unstuck in time.” In this, Kurt Vonnegut’s classic fusion of history and science fiction, he retells one of the many lesser known stories of WWII in the author’s signature style, bringing historical events to life and redefining the very nature of time. Billy Pilgrim doesn’t remember his life, he actually lives his whole life over and over, including his time in a German prisoner-of-war camp during the fire-bombing of Dresden, and his end time on the planet Tralfamadore with Montana Wildhack. Join us to talk about one of the most analyzed & studied classics of modern times. Books will be available in the Adult Services department. Also available in Libby in audio and eBook form and in Hoopla in audiobook form. We will obtain as many large print and audio copies as possible. Also available in Libby in eBook form. This book club is intended for adults. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Kathy at kathyh@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2110.
Grief Support Group
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Bilder Family Meeting Room
Join others going through grief and loss and receive support in a safe and confidential setting with facilitation from the Family Service Agency of DeKalb County. In this ongoing grief support group, you will have the opportunity to share your experiences with grief, receive insight from peers and the facilitator on the grieving process, and learn more about grief. This group is open to adults experiencing grief from any loss, no matter where they are on this journey. This grief support group does not replace other mental health services. If you need individual counseling or other mental health services, call 211 to find support in your area. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate attention for a non-life-threatening mental health need, please call 988. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. This support group is free and intended for adults. No registration is required. For additional information about this program. please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
Poetry Writing Workshop
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Bilder Family Meeting Room
The creation of poetry is one of the ultimate forms of human expression. It fuels and releases our artistic creativity and brings the written word to life within our imaginations. During this program, we will look at examples of several poetic forms, including the sonnet, villanelle, haiku, dramatic monologue, and fixed and free verse poetry. This program is free and intended for teens and adults. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Tom at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150 or thomask@dkpl.org.
Stories @ Huntley Park
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Place: Huntley Park, 2nd and Garden Street, DeKalb
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. 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.
Craft Corner: Rainbow Friend
Time: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Children’s Department
At Craft Corner this week, let your imagination shine bright in every color! Using simple shapes, vibrant paper strips, and a happy face, create your own “Rainbow Friend”. It’s a rain-bow-tiful way to explore colors, practice fine motor skills, and make a sunny new buddy to take home. Smiles are guaranteed—no rain required! This craft is intended for children. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Amanda at amandah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3301.
Camp Creativity with NIU
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
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.
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
Each month, we will feature a different Pokémon in our “Pokémon Spotlight”. During Pokémon Club, you will discover how to be a Pokémon trainer! You will learn interesting things about your Pokémon, learn about different moves, and the evolutions. After training, stay for a colorful Pokémon craft and fun activity. In June we’ll feature Smeargle. This club is intended for ages 5-13. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Teen Art Club
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Teen Room
Draw, craft, or make-and-take and display your creativity at Teen Art Club! We’ll have new projects and art materials to try at every meeting. This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12. No registration is required but this program is first come, first served as supplies are limited. For additional information, please contact Jesus at juanb@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3401.
Candle Making 101
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Creative
Prepare to embark on a journey that will ignite your imagination and illuminate your creativity! Discover the mesmerizing art of crafting your very own candles. You will have the chance to decorate the holder your candle will be poured in. Those interested in the process will learn how to melt the wax and add dye. All supplies will be provided. Depending on the number of attendees and available time, your candles may need additional time to finish curing. If they do, you will receive an email or phone call when you can come pick them up. Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. No registration is required. Intended for adults. For additional information, please contact Pen Novus at penn@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2851.
Library Board Meeting
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Bilder Family Meeting Room
This is the monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. This meeting is open to the public. For additional information, please contact the library at (815) 756-9568 or reference@dkpl.org.
Bilingual Play & Learn with 4-C
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
Join 4-C in an opportunity to immerse children in language & music! Bond with your infant or toddler in this program that supports language development, early literacy, listening skills & concentration, and fine & gross motor skills through songs, rhymes, and parent-child interactions. This bilingual event is free and open to all on the 2nd Thursday of each month. It is intended for ages 0-5 and requires no registration. For more information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Yusunas Meeting Room
Start the Summer with a playful puppet show! Toybox Theatre returns to DeKalb with a new, all-ages puppet play. Watch and listen, as Toybox utilizes single-wire marionettes to perform The Magic Weaver, an enchanting story based on a traditional Russian folk tale. Toybox Theatre is a multi-award-winning company and won “Funniest of the Fringe” at the Asheville Fringe Fest in 2018 and 2019. This program is free and open to all. No registration is required. Parents must be present. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, please contact Theresa at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or at theresaw@dkpl.org.
Healthy Aging with Home Instead: Hydration
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Zimmerman Meeting Room
This summer, put your health first! Home Instead will be leading three workshops on a variety of topics related to healthy aging. Home Instead DeKalb is a locally owned and operated franchise that serves DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, and parts of Kane Counties. Home Instead has been serving these counties since 2009, and since 2019 has been under the leadership of Rob and Al Mondi, a father-son team hoping to continue serving the local senior community and allowing their clients to age in place at home. These programs are free and intended for adults and seniors. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
Toybox Theatre Puppet Show
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Yusunas Meeting Room
Start the Summer with a playful puppet show! Toybox Theatre returns to DeKalb with a new, all-ages puppet play. Watch and listen, as Toybox utilizes single-wire marionettes to perform The Magic Weaver, an enchanting story based on a traditional Russian folk tale. Toybox Theatre is a multi-award-winning company and won “Funniest of the Fringe” at the Asheville Fringe Fest in 2018 and 2019. This program is free and open to all. No registration is required. Parents must be present. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, please contact Theresa at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or at theresaw@dkpl.org.
Books to Movies Trivia: Hunger Games
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Nancy D. Castle Collaboration Studio
Show off your trivia skills and learn about books that were made into movies in a fast-paced mobile trivia game! All participants receive popcorn, and the winner receives a prize. Each contest has a different theme. This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Registration is not required, but the contest is first come, first served as space is limited to 10 participants. For more information, please contact Steven Marshall at stevenm@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.
Bookworm Barbs: Heartwood Hotel
Time: 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
On a dark, rainy night, Mona the mouse stumbles upon the Heartwood Hotel, a haven for traveling animals in the forest. She finds a safe place to live and a job, but the Heartwood is in trouble! Can Mona help to save her new home? Heartwood Hotel: A True Home is our Bookworm Barbs book for June. Bookworm Barbs is our book club for students going into K-2. We read shorter chapter books with lots of pictures. Older first and second grade students may be able to read on their own, but the books also make a nice family read aloud, too. Bookworm Barbs is a book party! Not only will we talk about the book, we’ll enjoy a snack and do a craft, too. Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Department Desk while supplies last. Please register at dkpl.org, as space is limited. For additional information or help with registration, please contact Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Cricut Cutting: Greeting Cards
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Creative
This class uses the Cricut Machine and Design Space. We will make cutaway greeting cards! Cutaway cards have a design cut into the top layer, revealing a patterned or colored backer card underneath, showing off a unique 3D effect. This class will feature Father’s Day and birthday cards. This event is first come, first served and space is limited. Laptops are provided for use in class. It is intended for teens and adults. For additional information, please contact Anna at annas@dkpl.org or the Tech Desk at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2851.
BARB Book Club: Dragons in a Bag
Time: 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
Jax is having a surprising day, to say the least. He thought he was hanging out at his Grandma’s house, but it turns out she isn’t really his grandmother. She’s a witch who is helping move three baby dragons to a magical world. And baby dragons are harder to watch than you might think! Dragons in a Bag is our BARB book club book this month. BARB (Books Are Really Brilliant) book club is for students in grades 3-5. At our meeting, we talk about the book, but that’s not all! We’ll also play a game and eat a fun snack inspired by the book. Pick up a copy of Dragons in a Bag and a free bookmark at the Children’s Department desk while supplies last. Registration at dkpl.org is required to attend this book club, as space is limited. For additional information or help with registration, please contact Laura at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or at lauraw@dkpl.org.
Coloring Club
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Bilder Family Meeting Room
Relax and unwind and enjoy creative freedom while coloring in coloring books or coloring pages or drawing your own coloring page. Coloring books, paper, colored pencils, markers, and gel pens will be provided. Space is limited and it is first come, first served. All ages are welcome. For more information, please contact Beth at elizabethh@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.
General Book Club: The Glassmaker
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Nancy D. Castle Collaboration Studio
In June we’ll discuss The Glassmaker: a novel by Tracy Chevalier. This rich, transporting story follows a family of glassmakers from the height of Renaissance-era Italy to present day. Chevalier is a master of her own craft, and The Glassmaker is as inventive as it is spellbinding: a mesmerizing portrait of a woman, a family, and a city that are as everlasting as their glass. Copies of the book will be available in the library one month before the program. The e-book and e-audiobook are available with the boundless by Baker & Taylor or Libby by Overdrive apps. This book club is intended for adults. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.
Guided Gesture Drawing
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Creative
Whether you are an illustrator, animator, or fine artist, gesture drawing is an effective tool to help you tell better stories with your art. In this session, participants will draw a series of poses from prerecorded videos featuring costumed models. An instructor will be on hand to provide guidance and suggestions if desired. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your preferred drawing utensils. This program is open to teens and adults and is first come, first served as space is limited. For additional information, please contact Isaac at isaacl@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2851.
Stories & a Stroll: Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Date: Friday, June 13th
Place: Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh, 25855 Glidden Road, Claire
It’s the fourth year of Stories & a Stroll with the DeKalb County Forest Preserve! Just like in years past, the DeKalb Public Library children’s librarians will lead a short nature-themed story time, and then naturalists with the DeKalb County Forest Preserve will take us on an approximately 40-minute guided hike. This month’s hike is by the wetlands of Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh. There are no bathrooms at Wilkinson, so please plan ahead! There is no registration required for this program. Families with children of all ages are welcome. Please email lauraw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 with any questions.
Virtual Tour: National Library of Costa Rica
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, June 13th
Place: Virtual Event, Zoom
You already know our library is great; now you’re invited to an exclusive virtual tour of the National Library of Costa Rica! Learn about the valuable resources and services this library provides to its community and meet their Director and staff. This virtual tour will be hosted on Zoom. Please use the link/meeting ID and passcode at dkpl.org to join the event when it begins. For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
Sculpting a Head in Blender
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, June 13th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Creative
Have you ever dreamed of creating sculptures without incurring an exasperating mess? Well, dream no longer, as Blender comes equipped with a handy sculpting function! Utilizing the selfsame computer modeling software, patrons will sculpt a human head whilst familiarizing themselves with the general mechanics of the sculpting workspace via a guided lesson. This program is open to tweens, teens, and adults. It is first come, first served as space and access to software is limited. For additional information, please contact Isaac at isaacl@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2851.
Digitizing Slides and Photos
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 14th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Nancy D. Castle Collaboration Studio
Attend this live demonstration and workshop on scanning and digitizing 35mm slides, negatives, and photographs with the Epson Scanner, available in the adult computer lab. This program is intended for teens and adults. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Patrick at patrickc@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2115.
Introduction to Programming: Python
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Date: Sunday, June 15th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Zimmerman Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? In this program, we will introduce you to the world of computer programming, using Google Colaboratory to explore the basics of the Python language. This program is intended for beginners – no experience necessary! Laptops will be provided. Attendees will need a Google account to participate, which can be created for free. Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. No registration is required. Intended for teens and adults. For additional information, please contact Emily at emilyb@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.
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