Closed for Memorial Day
Time: All day
Date: Monday, May 26th
Place: DeKalb Public Library
The library is closed all day in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe and pleasant holiday!
Book Babies
Time: 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 27th
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, May 27th
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.
Informational Booth: Health Department
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 27th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Main Lobby
Join DeKalb County Health Department staff to learn about the services provided right here in DeKalb County. Staff will have general information about programs including WIC, immunizations, and healthcare enrollment for special enrollment periods. Every month, we will highlight new program services and focus on nationally recognized observances including nutrition month, poison prevention month, National public health week, and more! Stop by to ask staff questions about the programs and services we offer. This informational booth is free and open to all. For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
Craft Corner: Cupcake Liner Catch
Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 27th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Children’s Department
At Craft Corner this week, make a splash with this fun fishy craft. Create a colorful underwater friend using cupcake liners. This hands-on activity is o-fish-ally a great catch for little artists! 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, May 27th
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, May 27th
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.
Craft Corner: Cupcake Liner Catch
Time: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 27th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
At Craft Corner this week, make a splash with this fun fishy craft. Create a colorful underwater friend using cupcake liners. This hands-on activity is o-fish-ally a great catch for little artists! 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.
Grief Support Group
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 27th
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 the facilitation from Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Lee Scott. 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 support group is free and intended for adults. No registration is required. To reach Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lee Scott, call (630) 557-9895. For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
Short Story Writing Workshop
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 27th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Bilder Family Meeting Room
The short story has long been a vital part of literature and has inspired generations of writers to create written masterpieces using only a few pages. These authors have proven that some very powerful stories can fit into a relatively small space. During this program, we will look at some popular examples of the writing genre and explore creative ideas using structural analysis, vocabulary words and writing prompts. 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.
All Ages Story Time
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 28th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
Join us for an all-ages story time! We’ll be reading books, singing songs, blowing bubbles, and having loads of literary fun. This program is intended for children ages 0-5, although older siblings are welcome to attend if they’d like. For more information, please contact John at johna@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Craft Corner: Cupcake Liner Catch
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 28th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Children’s Department
At Craft Corner this week, make a splash with this fun fishy craft. Create a colorful underwater friend using cupcake liners. This hands-on activity is o-fish-ally a great catch for little artists! 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.
Silent Book Club
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 28th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Bilder Family Meeting Room
We will be hosting a Silent Book Club on the last Wednesday of each month. Join us in having a quiet social time to read whatever you like or listen to audiobooks through your own headphones. Bring your own reading material or choose something from our shelves. Please arrive a few minutes early, quiet time begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. you will have a chance to share what you were reading, if you choose. This book club is intended for adults. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Beth at elizabethh@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2110.
Metalworking: Chainmail Earrings
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, May 29th
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Creative
Build a personalized pair of chainmail earrings, a bracelet, or necklace! This program is intended for teens and adults and is first come first served, as supplies are limited. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Patrick at patrickc@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2115.
Finding Your Ancestors
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Yusunas Meeting Room
Have an interest in genealogy? We can guide you to some answers. Learn about what free resources are available to DeKalb Public Library patrons and the public. Feel free to bring your own laptop to follow along. There will be time for questions at the end of the program. This program is for adults, but teens are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more information, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.
Beyblade Club
Time: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
“3! 2! 1! Let it rip!” Practice your Beyblade battle skills in a no-pressure environment. The library will provide arenas to use, and a few older Beyblades will be available to borrow. You are encouraged to bring your own Beyblades since we will have a limited supply. You can also bring any of your own arenas or accessories to try out. There will be no specific structure or battle bracket followed, just free play. Play at your own risk; the library is not responsible for any damaged items. This program is intended for ages 6 and up. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Amanda at amandah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3301.
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