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Try out these upcoming programs at the DeKalb Public Library, generously shared with the Hinckley community:

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Carl Sandburg’s Lincoln: A Living Portrait

April 20, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Why should Abraham Lincoln matter to you? Picture yourself sitting next to Carl Sandburg in his cozy study, among his books and papers, as he tells you his intimate stories about why Lincoln still matters today. Sandburg said his biography of Lincoln “returned him to the common people”. Hear why Lincoln's words can revive a “Lincoln-hearted” people to reclaim the American promise.

 

Steve Duchrow is a spoken word performer and musician who has performed the works of Prairie Poets, Carl Sandburg and Vachel Lindsay, at theatre fringe festivals, the Illinois State Library, historic history sites, fairs and festivals.

 

This program is free and open to all. No registration is required.

 

For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

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Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History

May 25, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Dressed in her native regalia, Kim Sigafus McIver gives a history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women, or what was considered “The Hidden Half.” Her primary focus is women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife), and Hononegah.

 

Kim will bring the audience into these women’s day-to-day lives, including courting, marriage, and child-rearing. She will also talk about their role in their husbands’ lives, and how those lives affected the history of Illinois.

 

Kim will bring items that women would have used in their daily lives, as she discusses the role women played within the family unit. The audience will be able to pick up and view the items, learn Native language and music, and get the chance to play the drum in this interactive experience.

 

The performance will be followed by a Q & A with the audience.

 

This program is for all ages. No registration is required.

 

For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

 

DeKalb Has Talent!

May 17, 2024, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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DeKalb Has Talent! Join us to watch rappers, singers, poets, bands, comedians, and dancers after-hours in the main lobby. Performers will compete for 1st and 2nd prizes in each category.

 

This program is intended for local performers in grades 3-8. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Click here to register.

 

For more information, please contact Steven Marshall at stevenm@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400. 

 

 

Eating Healthy on a Budget

May 4, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Master the art of eating healthy on a limited budget! Learn practical strategies and expert tips from Stark Wellness Dietitian, Matt Stark, that you can apply to yourself and your family without breaking the bank or sacrificing precious time. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to meal preparation.

 

Matt Stark is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. Find more about his story and Stark Wellness here.

 

This presentation is intended for adults, but is open to all ages. No registration is required.

 

For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.

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