Start the Week Story Time
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Date: Monday, August 25
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.
Book Babies
Time: 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, August 26
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, August 26
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: Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO)
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Main Lobby
Find out how the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) supports women in achieving their educational goals! Founded on friendship and a shared commitment to education, P.E.O. provides scholarships, grants, awards, and loans to help women pursue higher education and personal growth. Whether you’re a student, educator, or someone passionate about empowering women, stop by to learn how you can get involved. For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
After story time, young children can get creative and make a simple craft that ties into the week’s theme! This program features a different project every week and plenty of opportunity for little hands to explore, imagine, and create. 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, August 26
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, August 26
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, August 26
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
After story time, young children can get creative and make a simple craft that ties into the week’s theme! This program features a different project every week and plenty of opportunity for little hands to explore, imagine, and create. 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, August 26
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.
Stories @ Huntley Park
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, August 27
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
Time: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
After story time, young children can get creative and make a simple craft that ties into the week’s theme! This program features a different project every week and plenty of opportunity for little hands to explore, imagine, and create. For additional information, please contact Amanda at amandah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3301.
Craft Swap
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Yusunas Meeting Room
Donate supplies and shop for items you need, like fabric, yarn, scrapbook paper, beads, markers, and more! All items are free while supplies last. You do not have to donate to attend. We will start accepting donations at the Adult Services Desk the week prior to the event, or you can bring them on the night of the event. Please bring clean, new (or gently used) items only. This event is for teens and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, August 27
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.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Zimmerman Meeting Room
There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of Medicare. This free workshop is intended for adults and seniors. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701. TTY users should call (815) 762-0761-711 for assistance or visit medicare.gov.
Paint & Sip
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Creative
Enjoy ‘me time’ with a warm beverage and a creative project. Paint something for yourself or a loved one! Relax and be inspired on this meditative journey to make whatever comes into your mind or spirit. Not feeling it? We have painting kits that you can use. All materials are provided to paint a canvas. No instructions necessary. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Anna at annas@dkpl.org or (815)756-9568 ext. 2851.
LEGO Club
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Story & Activity Room
Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month as we explore our creativity with LEGO blocks! Either participate in our monthly-themed builds or enjoy the time to free build. You might have your creation proudly displayed in the Children’s department. In August our theme is My Kingdom’s Flag. This club is free and intended for ages 5-14. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.
Diamond Painting
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Creative
Relax and make a diamond painting using provided supplies! Diamond painting is a creative craft that feels a bit like painting by numbers, but in 3D. This program is first come, first served as space is limited. Intended for teens and adults. For additional information, please contact the tech desk at laral@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2851.
The Life & Legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Zimmerman Meeting Room
From his debut performances with the Nightcrawlers in March 1973 to the release of his final studio album, The Sky Is Crying, Stevie Ray Vaughan revolutionized the sound of Texas blues. After forming the power trio, Double Trouble, in May 1978, he took the Texas club circuit by storm. During this program, we will discuss the life and legacy of an artist whose musical influence is still being strongly felt today. We will look back at his early years and his debut album, Texas Flood, and continue exploring highlights from his exciting musical career, up until his untimely death in a helicopter crash in East Troy, Wisconsin on August 27, 1990. 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.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Yusunas Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly ukulele strum and sing! Turn up with your ukulele and Liz and Jim Beloff’s “The Daily Ukulele Songbook: 365 Songs for Better Living”, and be ready to play! No experience is necessary. “The Daily Ukulele Songbook: 365 Songs for Better Living” and ukuleles are available for checkout at the library. This program is free and intended for teens and adults. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.
Lightbeam Players Present Bake It Til You Make It
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Date: Saturday, August 30
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Yusunas Meeting Room
If you enjoy theatre, or cooking shows, or funny stories, you won’t want to miss this. Yolanda has always dreamed of becoming a celebrity baker. When she is given the chance to compete in the Baking Network original series “Bake It Till You Make It”, she takes it. Her dreams have never been closer to coming true… what could possibly go wrong? Lightbeam Players is a theatre company run by kids, for kids. Best of all, it’s entirely free and requires no registration. This program is intended for all ages. For more information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
International Cheese Tasting
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 30
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Yusunas Meeting Room
Some are smelly, some are sweet, but when it comes to cheese, flavor can’t be beat! Travel to the library for a sampling of cheeses from around the world. Ranging from bitter to sweet, subtle to pungent, cheeses display a variety of flavors unrivaled by most other foods. Learn how to pair your cheeses with drinks (like wine) and how to incorporate cheese into your meals. Participants will be able to sample cheeses while supplies last. This program is first come, first served. All ages are welcome. This program is sponsored by Camelot Care Center. Camelot Care Centers have offered a broad range of youth and family services since 1972 and their mission is to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. For more information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
Time: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 30
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.
Great History Books: Car Country
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 30
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Zimmerman Meeting Room
Christopher Well’s Car Country explores an interesting question. Why do Americans use cars so much? Some scholars argue that Americans culturally love cars because of their promise of freedom and autonomy. Others argue for a conspiracy, that the adoption of the automobile was the first successful example of modern corporate lobbying by automobile manufacturers against train magnates. Join Dr. Alex Craver in a presentation about this classic book with time for a discussion afterwards. There is no registration required. Intended for teens and adults. For additional information, please contact the Alex at alexc@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2851.
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