Community Events Calendar
Freezing For Food
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Collecting food items to support the DeKalb Salvation Army Food Pantry. The event will take place on December 4th 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, December 5th 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and December 6th 8:00 am to Noon. The location is the Sycamore Hy-Vee parking lot. ...
DeKalb Chamber Gift Guide
This holiday season, we’re thrilled to bring some extra magic to the community with our DeKalb Chamber Gift Guide , a digital campaign running from December 1-24 on dekalb.org and our social media. We’re shining a spotlight on our ...
Thrifting 101
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for Thrifting 101, a program designed to turn you into a savvy second-hand shopper! Learn the secrets of successful thrifting, from navigating the racks to spotting hidden gems. We'll share our best tips on what to look for, how to identify ...
Streamlining Your Small Business Operations Workshop
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks? This workshop introduces simple strategies to organize your business processes, improve efficiency, and free up valuable time. This is a virtual training series with a Google Meet link provided. For more ...
DeKalb Chamber Hollydays feat. Santa & Elfie!
Hollydays are all of the DeKalb Chamber events and campaigns that feature Santa and his helper, Elfie. From Lights on Lincoln to Elfie's Great Adventure join the fun!
Lights on Lincoln and Santa Comes to Town
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for Lights on Lincoln & Santa Comes to Town – an enchanting night to welcome the holiday spirit! Stroll through Downtown DeKalb as sparkling lights line the streets, and wave to Santa himself as he travels through Downtown DeKalb.
Blue Christmas Service
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
"An Advent Service of Darkness to Light" - A reflective gathering with readings and music to share quiet thoughts and the hope that Christmas can give.
Visits with Santa
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bring your Christmas spirit to life with a visit to Santa in his cozy house! Share your holiday wishes, snap a festive photo, and drop off your Christmas list straight into Santa’s hands. Don’t forget to take home a sweet candy cane as a special treat! ...
Sexual Harassment: Recognition, Reporting, & Prevention
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us virtually on December 9 for this webinar on sexual harassment in the workplace organized by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) and presented by Safe Passage. Thank you to our collaborators: DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, Genoa Area ...
Understanding Financial Statements: A Quick Guide Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Financial Statements Simplified. Learn to read your Income Statement and Balance Sheet to gain insights into your business's performance. This is a virtual training series with a Google Meet link provided. For more Information: ...
Carol of the (Berim) Baus with Arcomusical
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Arcomusical is thrilled to return to the library for another year to present their ever-growing collection of holiday arrangements for berimbau chamber ensemble! Arcomusical’s music is fresh, playful, rhythmic, colorful, and soulful. The ensemble's ...
Present Wrapping Party
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Do you struggle to find time and space to wrap holiday presents at home? Trying to keep the magic alive for the youngsters in your life, but their curiosity makes it tricky to keep surprises secret? Join us for a child-free gift-wrapping space! ...
Visits with Santa
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bring your Christmas spirit to life with a visit to Santa in his cozy house! Share your holiday wishes, snap a festive photo, and drop off your Christmas list straight into Santa’s hands. Don’t forget to take home a sweet candy cane as a special treat! ...
Christmas Breads with Chef Cherise
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make two delicious Christmas yeast breads with the same basic dough! Learn to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl and Pull Apart Christmas Tree Buns with roasted red ...
Profit Mastery University (PMU) - The Essential Financial Course for Business Success Workshop
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Ready to take comprehensive control of your business's financial future? This flagship program for business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs provides practical financial insights and strategies to drive sustainable growth and build lasting wealth. ...
Santa Visit
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Do you hear sleighbells? A jolly fellow from the North Pole will visit the library three times this December. Bring your holiday cheer and meet Santa before the holidays! While children chat with Santa, parents may snap a photo on their phone or ...
The Essential Great Chicago Fire
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
It started in a barn and, two nightmarish days later, nearly destroyed a city. William Pack will weave together technical details of the Chicago Fire with vivid firsthand accounts from those who lived through the inferno of 1871, bringing alive all the ...
Cocoa, Crafts, and Cheer
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate winter break and the holidays in a cozy, stress-free space. Make ornaments and holiday cards and enjoy a hot cocoa station and other sweet treats! This program is intended for grades 6-12. No registration is required.
Family Fun Science: Gingerbread Houses
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
It’s the holiday season and a perfect time to build a gingerbread house with the family! Join us for our seventh annual STEM Gingerbread House Family Fun Science. We’ll have the supplies to build—graham crackers, frosting, and candy. Bring your ...
Visits with Santa
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bring your Christmas spirit to life with a visit to Santa in his cozy house! Share your holiday wishes, snap a festive photo, and drop off your Christmas list straight into Santa’s hands. Don’t forget to take home a sweet candy cane as a special treat! ...
Library for All
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Come to an open and friendly space where patrons with disabilities can interact and socialize in a safe, relaxed environment. This program will feature fun activities including games, puzzles, crafts and more! Caregivers are encouraged to join in the ...
Winter Solstice Celebration
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gather by the fire as we celebrate the winter solstice with engaging storytelling, activities, and crafts! The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. We will celebrate the return of light ...
Noon Year’s Day Countdown & Confetti Toss
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
We’re waddling into the New Year in style with a penguin-themed Noon Year’s bash! As the clock approaches 12:00, we’ll celebrate its advent with a countdown and confetti toss. Listen to a short story, have some festive fun as we make penguin hats and ...