DeKalb Library

09/15/2026

Dekalb Library is pleased to welcome author Isabel Klee to discuss Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About on Saturday, October 10, at 1pm! Register here:

Dekalb Library is pleased to welcome author Isabel Klee to discuss Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About.

09/03/2026

Early readers - come check out our new collection of decodable books, just in time for the new school year!

08/14/2026

From now until September 8 (or while supplies last), grab a brochure at the library, design a poster, and bring your completed brochure to the Whitney Museum for free admission. Book at whitney.org/tickets with code POSTER2026 until Wednesday, September 9 - all ages!

07/23/2026

We're having a Hot Dog summer here at the library! Take a look at our current display from the Brooklyn Children's Museum about how different people stay cool, then come back next Friday at 3pm for a program and display from the Museum of the Dog. https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/best-show-presented-akc-dekalb-auditorium-20260731-0300pm

07/17/2026

Come "check out" our 250 for 250 display - and let us know what you'd add to the list! https://www.bklynlibrary.org/america-250/booklist/

07/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce that DeKalb Library is starting a Friends group! Have ideas on how to make the branch a better place? Want to support the branch through advocacy and fundraising? Please join us on Thursday, July 30 at 6-7pm as the Friends of the DeKalb Library host their first monthly meeting.

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06/09/2026

Come see what's growing during garden hours, Wednesdays 2-4pm and Fridays 11am-12pm (weather permitting)!

06/05/2026

Come visit our new "little collection" and let us know if you'd like to display your own!

05/18/2026

Our amazing garden volunteers planted a new witch hazel (donated by our friends at New York Restoration Project) in the garden today! Come visit during garden hours every Wednesday from 2-4pm.

05/02/2026

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day and get a copy of Great Immigrants, Great Americans, published and donated by the Carnegie Corporation, while supplies last!

The Great Immigrants Great Americans Comic Series features first-person stories of naturalized U.S. citizens. Participating immigrants include Peabody Award-winning comedian Mo Amer, groundbreaking musician David Byrne, whistleblowing pediatrician Mona Hanna, Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Katalin Karikó, and legendary DC illustrator and chief creative officer Jim Lee.