The Dekalb Public Library's planned expansion hangs on the decision of the city council. "We are still in the phase of acquiring land," said Edith Craig, DeKalb Public Library public relations coordinator. "We are in the very earliest stages of development."...

A DeKalb Police detective will speak about how real-life mysteries are solved at the DeKalb Public Library Thursday.The event, called CSI: DeKalb, is part of the ongoing Big Read series."Detective Michael Stewart will give a presentation," said Edith...

Several downtown businesses in DeKalb will host a "Girls Night Out" event from 5 to 8 p.m tonight to benefit the American Heart Association."It seems like a great way to show what I believe is a worthy cause," said Debbie Witmer,co-owner of O'Leary's...

The Dekalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., held a mock archaeological dig for children Tuesday night.Jeremy VanDerpluymChildren dug through small boxes of sand in hopes of Children various treasures hidden within. "We used objects found around the library...

DeKALB | From today until July 29, the Northern Illinois area will experience stifling heat due to a high-pressure system moving into the area.Temperatures will be steadily in the 90s all week, with Wednesday through Friday's high temperatures reaching...

DeKALB | In 2010, the DeKalb Public Library saw 332,639 people walk through its doors. On average, each month 27,720 people entered the library at 309 Oak St. Public relations coordinator Katherine Keyes said public libraries are important to a community...

DeKALB | The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale this week to benefit the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Books, CDs, audio books, cassettes, records and VHS tapes are $1 or less. DVDs are $2.50. The Friends of the Library have a book sale...

DeKALB | When it comes to impressing older women, we've all had some misguided attempts. I'll be the first to admit to growing a wiry black mustache after being told that facial hair was a sign of virility. But whereas most men will reluctantly confess...

DeKALB | The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., has recently invested in a number of e-books that will be accessible to anyone with a library card. Dee Coover, DeKalb Public Library director, said the e-books can be downloaded to any computer for up...