Community Events Calendar
Deadly Substances: A History of Famous Poisons
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Why have poisons fascinated humanity for thousands of years? From the hemlock that ended the life of Socrates to the arsenic scandals of the Victorian era, poisons have shaped history, medicine, crime, and popular culture in surprising ways. Join us ...
Tales Well Told: Halloween Hauntings
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
A century ago, these stories were read aloud for family entertainment. Today they come alive in performance. Michèle LaRue tells a tale of sudden death, family secrets, and things that go bump in the night as she presents Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s ...
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: The Adventure of a Lifetime
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy role-playing game where imagination is key. If you want to slay a dragon, be a wizard, or explore a magical world, come check out D&D! No experience necessary - beginners welcome; ages 9-13. No registration is ...
Taste of the Town
Be Featured in our Foodie Guide Campaign – Taste of the Town running October 5 - 16!
Access Denied: The History and Future of Book Bans in America
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In American society, the library serves as a sanctuary for the "marketplace of ideas," guided by the First Amendment’s protection of free speech and the right to receive information. Join LIRE Rockford for a compelling look at the current landscape of ...
NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Local fans, students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join the Huskies for a down home celebration in downtown DeKalb. The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone
The Essential Houdini
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Discover the art of magic and illusion as William Pack presents this special interactive program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini! Learn about his rise to stardom and his legacy of creating entertainment that tricked ...
Sound Healing: Rest & Renewal
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Noelle of Bare Soul Healing leads this free sound healing session designed to ease the nervous system and quiet the mind. Soothing vibrations from therapeutic instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, drums and more create a peaceful ...
Day of the Dead Traditions
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn about the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos and discover the meaning behind ofrendas (altars), sugar skulls, papel picado, and marigold-inspired tissue flowers. As we learn, participants will create their own tissue flowers and ...
Lizzie Borden and the Borden Murders
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On August 4, 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were murdered with a hatchet in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie Borden, was charged with the double murder, but was eventually acquitted of the charges. The murders ...
ATHENA Award Reception
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us at the historic Egyptian Theatre for the annual ATHENA Award Reception where we recognize amazing women being honored for three awards including the ATHENA Award, Rising Leader Award, and Woman of Accomplishment Award.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Fall Book Sale! Customers will find a huge selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen books, fiction, history, science, art, animals, film, cookbooks, gardening, ...
Retro Trick-or-Treat
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Journey back in time as you Trick-or-Treat your way through the library, sampling classic American candies from Halloweens past! Stop by the Circulation Desk, the Adult Reference Desk, the Tech Desk, the lower level, and the Youth Reference Desk to ...
Prom Rewind 4-A Costume Ball!
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Prom Rewind is back, and we've traded our disco balls for disguises! Join us for a great night out with the Prom Rewind atmosphere you loved, this time in whatever costume makes you feel like dancing. As always, all proceeds benefit Barb Food Mart, so ...
An Evening with a Psychic Medium
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This informational session, hosted by psychic medium Toni Reed, is designed to peel back the curtain on what it is truly like to live with a sixth sense. Rather than a spooky spectacle, this event aims to demystify intuitive gifts, foster a comfortable ...
Grand Ribbon Cutting - Heartland Hospice
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Come celebrate Heartland Hospice being a DeKalb Chamber member and their continued commitment to the community at a DeKalb Chamber Grand Ribbon Cutting!
Trades Exploration Day
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The DeKalb Chamber Foundation invites you to participate in Trades Exploration Day! This event connects our community’s future workforce with professionals in the skilled trades, manufacturing, and warehousing/logistics. This is a unique opportunity to ...
The American Safety Net: How We Survived the Depression and Built the Future
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
The 1930s Great Depression was not only about historical hardship but became an era that forged modern financial literacy skills such as resilience, smart saving, and macroeconomic understanding. These are still vital skills needed to this day. This ...
After-hours Concert: Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Get spooky with the Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra! Thrill to an after-hours Halloween concert that will delight all ages. Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra performs orchestrated arrangements on a full range of ukuleles - from the soprano to the UBass. Don't ...
An Evening of Music with Peter Meyer
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Minnesota's Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over 20 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet--songs that celebrate life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact ...
Spooktacular
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating in Downtown DeKalb for the 29th Annual Spooktacular! Invite your friends and family to put on their costumes and trick-or-treat at Downtown DeKalb businesses on Tuesday, October 27th, from 4-6pm.
Pop-up Nature: MacQueen's River & Woodland Habitats
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Join us at MacQueen Forest Preserve for a relaxing morning of nature exploration. Guided by the DeKalb Forest Preserve District, participants will enjoy a cozy campfire and hike to the scenic meeting point of Kingsbury Creek and the South Branch of the ...