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 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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Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute at the Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theatre • Oct 18 @ 7:30PM
The ultimate tribute to the music of ABBA at the historic Egyptian Theatre!
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Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center
DeKalb
The Joseph F. Glidden homestead features a working blacksmith shop, an early 1860s barn, and the 1861 homestead house. The site hosts several annual events…
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Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebo -- DeKalb
DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition presents 16 Interpretive Gazebos along the Lincoln Highway, a 179-mile National Scenic Byway in Northern Illinois.
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Ellwood House Museum
DeKalb
The Ellwood House Museum tells the story of Isaac Ellwood’s pivotal role in America’s barbed wire industry. This grand estate showcases innovation, wealth, and influence during…
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