Events

Story Time: Ages 0-8+ and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and more on Monday mornings at 10:15. Please contact the library to register. NO class 12/22 or12/29.

Make a Mess: A sensory art program for ages 1-5 with a caregiver. No registration is needed. Clothes may get messy. Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45am through December 30th.

Chess Club: All ages and skill levels are welcome at the weekly chess club meetings on Wednesdays 6-7:30pm above the library. NO meetings 12/24 or 12/31.

Lego Club: Meet up with your friends after school for fun challenges and free building. No registration. Fridays 4:30-5:30pm. All ages welcome, but anyone under 8 must bring an adult.

Kid Book Club: Grades K-5+ are invited to pick up a copy of this month's book at the library then join in a discussion while eating free snacks. Monday, January 19 at 4pm. Books available now.

Adult Book Club: This fun group meets at 7pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Pick up a copy of this month's book selection at the library and join in the discussion.

Drop-In Craft Stations: Tuesday, December 23rd from 1-4pm. Supplies will be provided for Perler bead creations, tiny art, and more. All ages welcome.

Cocoa and Coloring: Chase away the winter blues with some free hot cocoa, conversation, and coloring sheets. One meeting for adults: December 29th, 1-2pm. One meeting for teens: December 30th, 1-2pm.

Snack Station: Our young patrons can enjoy two free snacks per day, December 19th through January 5th.

Hinckley Hub Event Calendar for All Things Hinckley

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

Dennis Warner Concert

January 24, 2026, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Singer and Songwriter Dennis Warner draws on his wealth of stage experience in creating a warm, welcoming, and intimate concert. Accompanying his vocals on six or twelve-string guitar, this concert will blend serious, thought-provoking songs with lighter, up-tempo material. Dennis will bring the audience into the performance with laughter and sing-alongs.

Dennis has released eleven albums and authored the book Beads on One String, now in its Ninth Printing. Radio monitoring service FOLK DJ named him one of the top folk singers in 2012 based on the success of his Seeds album, which they also listed among the top albums that year based on folk radio play around the world. His 2020 release, Pilot Me, debuted at number eight on the FOLK DJ radio charts that August.

“Great songs, contagious energy and an engaging personality make Dennis Warner an outstanding entertainer. Add his smooth vocals and solid guitar work, and you’ve got a fantastic show!” Dave Humphreys - Two Way Street Concerts, Downers Grove, IL

Find more information on Dennis Warner.

This concert 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.

Just Jane: A Visit with Jane Austen

January 28, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete. Jane visits with you at this, the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life. Drawing from her letters, juvenilia, and novels, this 45-minute performance delves into the personal life of one of the most beloved and intriguing novelists of the 19th century.

By the end of the presentation, the audience will know more about Miss Jane Austen the woman, as well as the author. The presentation is followed by a Q&A and photo opportunities.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome.

For more information, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.

James the Magician

January 31, 2026, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Since 1986, James Ember has been creating and performing magic.

He has performed his award winning, interactive, comedy magic show throughout the world.

Performing magic with a wild passion since he won his first talent show at the age of 6, his exceptional magical talent has been showcased at school programs, during weddings, at corporate events, on stages, on the street, and everywhere in between.

There’s one thing that drives every single one of his performances – he knows joy is contagious. It’s passed from the performer to the audience, then from audience members to each other and, by the end of the show, everyone is laughing, amazed, and having fun.

This magic show is free and intended for ages 5 and up, even adults! No registration is required.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

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