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.
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Make a Mess: A new sensory art program for ages 1-5 with a caregiver. No registration is needed. Clothes may get messy. Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45am.
Chess Club: All ages and skill levels are welcome at the weekly chess club meetings on Wednesdays 6-7:30pm above the library.
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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.
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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, December 15th at 4pm. Books available now.
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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.
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Movies at the Library: Wednesday, November 26th. Get your Thanksgiving prep done while the kids enjoy free snacks and PG movies 10am-5pm. Ages 8+ are welcome to attend on their own. Anyone under 8 needs a teen or adult caregiver. Attendees will vote on what to watch from a selection of movies.​​
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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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Carol of the (Berim) Baus with Arcomusical
December 12, 2025, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arcomusical is thrilled to return to the library for another year to present their ever-growing collection of holiday arrangements for berimbau chamber ensemble!
Arcomusical’s music is fresh, playful, rhythmic, colorful, and soulful. The ensemble's level of concentration, communication, and joy of chamber music performance is palpable.
Playing exclusively on the Afro-Brazilian instrument called the berimbau, Arcomusical's performances provide a unique and family-friendly experience. After the performance, children of all ages (from 2 to 92!) are invited to hold and perform on the group’s unique instruments. Arcomusical delights in spending time with audience members to give anyone who wishes a chance to play our unique instruments for themselves.
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.
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Christmas Breads with Chef Cherise
December 13, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make two delicious Christmas yeast breads with the same basic dough! Learn to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl and Pull Apart Christmas Tree Buns with roasted red pepper and parmesan cheese.
Enjoy samples of these beautiful breads and leave with the recipes and knowledge to make them at home for your own holiday celebration!
This program is first come, first served, and is limited to 40 participants. It is intended for adults. No registration is required.
For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
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The Essential Great Chicago Fire
December 17, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
It started in a barn and, two nightmarish days later, nearly destroyed a city. William Pack will weave together technical details of the Chicago Fire with vivid firsthand accounts from those who lived through the inferno of 1871, bringing alive all the excitement and terror in a multimedia storytelling event that will not soon be forgotten.
This program is intended for adults, but teens are welcome. No registration is required.
For more information, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.