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Missing mutt materializes magically

Missing mutt materializes magically

By Linze Griebenow | April 23, 2012

Howl-leluja, DeKalb Public Library’s NIU Huskie has been found. DeKalb Police discovered the abandoned mascot Sunday in Afton Forest Preserve, located roughly 20 minutes from its home at 309 Oak St. Edith Craig, the library’s public relations coordinator,...

DeKalb Public Library | Northern Star Courtesy Photo

Fiberglass Huskie stolen from DeKalb Public Library

By Linze Griebenow | April 10, 2012

Who let the dog out? The NIU Huskie in charge of guarding the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., must have been asleep at its post last night or early this morning. Edith Craig, DeKalb Public Library public relations coordinator, said that during a routine...

Dekalb Library expansion still waiting for city council approval

By Thomas Verschelde | October 13, 2011

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."...

CSI: DeKalb delves into real world of solving crimes

October 12, 2011

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...

The NIU School of Music Jazz Band plays at the 1920's themed
cocktail mixer at the Stratford Inn, 355 W. State Street Sycamore,
on Thursday evening.

It was the cat’s pajamas!: Party in Sycamore revives 1920’s fashion

By Kelly Bauer | October 6, 2011

The flapper era was reborn Thursday night at the Stratford Inn during the DeKalb Public library's 1920s costume cocktail mixer The mixer, which was meant to call to mind the excessive era of the roaring ‘20s, was held as part of the DeKalb Public Library's...

The Associated Press - This photo shows Auburn University mascot
Spirit, a bald eagle,  on the campus of Auburn University in
Auburn, Ala.

Bird-watching event teaches tricks for falcon spotting

By Ryan Felgenhauer | September 28, 2011

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a bird-watching event Saturday to kick off its Big Read Month. "How to Spot a Falcon" will begin with a presentation from Peggy Doty, extension educator, environmental and energy stewardship for Boone, DeKalb and Ogle...