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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. 

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