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DeKalb Public Library

309 Oak Street, DeKalb, IL 60115

Historic Sites

Educational programming for all ages in a newly renovated and expanded historic building.

The 19,500 sq. ft. Haish Memorial Library building built in 1930. The library recently finished a 46,000 sq. ft. addition, adding meeting space, a maker space and more along with its impressive collection of over 150,000 books, dvds, cds and more. Open 7 days a week, the library now offers more services and creates a great learning environment. 

What's happening nearby...

NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb

Downtown DeKalb •  Oct 02 @ 5PM

NIU is excited for its 118th homecoming celebration featuring a block party with a parade, car show, food trucks, kid zone, and more!

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NIU Homecoming Football Game vs. Miami (Ohio)

Huskie Stadium •  Oct 04

NIU's 118th Homecoming football game!

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The Great Gatsby Ballet by World Ballet Company at the Egyptian Theatre

Egyptian Theatre  •  Oct 15 @ 7PM

Dance into the Roaring Twenties with this dazzling Broadway-style ballet at the Egyptian Theatre!

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