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Slideshow: New DeKalb Library Filled With More Than Books

The DeKalb Public Library will re-open to the public on Monday, January 18th at 9:00 a.m. beginning with a grand opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting. 

According to a release, at 10:00 a.m., there will be a strolling magician and students from NIU’s Black Male Initiative group reading to children in the Children’s department.

At 11:00 a.m. in the Zimmerman Room, DeKalb’s Police Chief Lowery, Dan Kenney, Pastor Joe Mitchell, and a representative from Safe Passage will be a part of a panel discussion to talk about non-violence in the community. 

Also at 11:00 a.m. in the Yusunas Meeting Room, volunteers from NIU’s Center for Black Studies will have craft stations set up for children to participate in peace-themed activities.

At 4:00 p.m. in the Zimmerman Room, adults will get a chance to learn de-stressing techniques with Wise Owl Wellness. 

At 6:30 p.m. in the Yusunas Room, the library has partnered up with NIU STEAM to present “A Library for all Seasons.'  There will be many STEAM-related activities like making liquid nitrogen ice cream, 3D printing demonstrations, and other “cool” activities.

The day ends with a Bedtime Story Time and Craft at 6:30 p.m. in the children’s department. 

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League has displayed many pieces of art along the lower level and main level of the library addition. 

For a complete look at the events during opening week, visit www.dkpl.org or visit the library service desk for a complete calendar.

Jenna Dooley has spent her professional career in public radio. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and the Public Affairs Reporting Program at the University of Illinois - Springfield. She returned to Northern Public Radio in DeKalb after several years hosting Morning Edition at WUIS-FM in Springfield. She is a former "Newsfinder of the Year" from the Illinois Associated Press and recipient of NIU's Donald R. Grubb Journalism Alumni Award. She is an active member of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association and an adjunct instructor at NIU.
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