Events
The Summer Reading Program is almost here! Registration for the reading program and all summer events will open at 10am on Tuesday, June 3rd. Take a look at the June Calendar and July Calendar or pick up a paper copy at the library.
How does the Summer Reading Program work? ALL ages are invited to participate by turning in one reading log each week of the eight-week program. Everything you read counts and there are no minimums. Just write down how many books or pages or audios or magazines you read each week and turn it in at the library for incredible prizes!
The summer theme this year is Level Up at Your Library. We will Level Up the grand prizes with drawings each week, so you don't want to miss a single week.
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Hinckley Hub Event Calendar for All Things Hinckley
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Try out these upcoming programs at the DeKalb Public Library, generously shared with the Hinckley community:
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International Cheese Tasting
May 24, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Some are smelly, some are sweet, but when it comes to cheese, flavor can’t be beat!
Travel to the library for a sampling of cheeses from around the world. Ranging from bitter to sweet, subtle to pungent, cheeses display a variety of flavors unrivaled by most other foods. Learn how to pair your cheeses with drinks (like wine) and how to incorporate cheese into your meals.
Participants will be able to sample cheeses while supplies last. This program is first come, first served. All ages are welcome.
This program is sponsored by Camelot Care Center. Camelot Care Centers have offered a broad range of youth and family services since 1972 and their mission is to improve the lives of children, families, and communities.
For more information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
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Toybox Theater Puppet Show
June 12, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00 - 2:00pm
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Start the Summer with a playful puppet show! Toybox Theatre returns to DeKalb with a new, all-ages puppet play. Watch and listen, as Toybox utilizes single-wire marionettes to perform The Magic Weaver, an enchanting story based on a traditional Russian folk tale.
Toybox Theatre is a multi-award-winning company and won “Funniest of the Fringe” at the Asheville Fringe Fest in 2018 and 2019.
This program is free and open to all. No registration is required. Parents must be present.
For more information, please contact Theresa at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or at theresaw@dkpl.org.
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After-hours Concert: Duo Dahlia
June 21, 2025, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Duo Dahlia combines the timeless instruments of flute and harp to bring audiences a rich aural soundscape of beautiful and unique timbres. Join us in the library’s main lobby as they perform music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th century eras, and promote works by living composers.
Based in the Chicagoland area, Duo Dahlia has performed in various chamber recitals and competitions, including performances affiliated with Epiphany Center for the Arts, Northern Illinois University and Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra. Each performance brings together the diverse solo careers of the members with historically informed performance practices.
Gianna Capobianco is a freelance flutist and teacher based in the Greater Chicagoland Area. She has a wide range of performing experience and has played in masterclasses for renowned flutists such as Jennifer Gunn, Bonnie Boyd, Marie Tachouet and Jennie Oh Brown.
Abigail Stoner is a concert harpist and pianist in the Chicagoland area. She has performed with the Fox Valley Orchestra, Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra, Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, and others.
This concert is sponsored by Gretchen and Charles Moore.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.
For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
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Balloon Show
June 26, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am and 1:00 - 2:00pm
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Experience the grandeur of balloon artistry with Fantastic Balloon Inventions’ 30-minute Balloon Show! This spectacle is a celebration of creativity, featuring giant balloon sculptures that tower with elegance and intricate balloon creations that captivate with their detail. This show is peppered with fun skits, bringing each balloon to life with a story and a smile.
This is an immersive journey through a world where balloons aren’t just decor, they’re the stars of the show.
This program is free and open to all. Registration is not required. Parents must be present.
For more information, please contact Theresa at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or at theresaw@dkpl.org.