Community Calendar

Learning how to be a resource for youth struggling with mental health challenges through our free QPR Training.

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): A suicide prevention gatekeeper training that teaches adults how to recognize warning signs, offer hope, and refer youth to life-saving professional care

Workshops are scheduled once enough attendees have submitted for them. The workshops are 8 hours long split in a single session or 2-day sessions of 4 hours each.

For more information, email: Ymhfirstaid@niu.edu

A display of paintings created by members of the Plein Air Painters of Rockford depicting "Buildings". These paintings were created on location. Many of the buildings depicted are in the Rockford area

You are invited to experience the collective wisdom and personal experience of artists' interpretation of the theme Echoes of a Changing Planet. Participating artists:
Norm Knott, Marsha Goodheart, Holly Blair-Cascio, Susan Berry, Julie Kennelly, Maya Simmons, Caitlyn Jahn, Paula Flanagan-Marsh, Barbara Berney, Lori Gustafson, Sadie Hoessrich, Becca Houlihan, Jose Sente, Greg LaMont, Clara Krick, Jessie Crow-Mermel, Wren Medina, Cassie Blair, Ventie Houi, Drew Helge, Annette McLean and Cherie Heck.

Learning how to be a resource for youth struggling with mental health challenges through our free QPR Training.

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): A suicide prevention gatekeeper training that teaches adults how to recognize warning signs, offer hope, and refer youth to life-saving professional care

Workshops are scheduled once enough attendees have submitted for them. The workshops are 8 hours long split in a single session or 2-day sessions of 4 hours each.

For more information, email: Ymhfirstaid@niu.edu

A display of paintings created by members of the Plein Air Painters of Rockford depicting "Buildings". These paintings were created on location. Many of the buildings depicted are in the Rockford area

Pelvic health concerns are common, but they don't have to be accepted as a normal part of aging. Join two female physical therapists from Pathway Physical Therapy for an informative and supportive discussion about pelvic health, including common conditions, treatment options, and ways to improve your quality of life. This free class is designed to increase awareness, answer questions, and reduce the stigma surrounding pelvic health. All women 60+ are welcome.

What stories might never have been told had their tellers never looked up at the stars? Join us for The Stars at Night, which explores the connection between astronomy, mythology, and the art of storytelling. Through expert interviews and an expedition to one of North America's last truly dark skies, the film examines the growing impact of light pollution on our culture — and what we stand to lose when the night sky disappears. This free program runs approximately 56 minutes, not rated, and is made possible through PBS.

Give the Gift of Life! The American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at the DeKalb Public Library.

American Red Cross blood donors are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Right now, we’re urging donors to continue to help us strengthen the blood supply. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors – are crucial to meeting daily hospital demands.

An advance appointment is preferred. Visit the American Red Cross website, type in your zip code, and select the DeKalb Public Library to make an appointment, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or ask questions about giving blood.

You can also visit the Red Cross website for more general information about the donation process.

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

Have you ever wanted to paint the night sky? In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own galaxy painting using acrylic paint and simple sponging and spattering techniques to build layers of color, depth, and stars. No art experience necessary — just a willingness to be creative. All supplies provided. This free program is open to ages 10 and up. No registration required.

Join us for a virtual live tour of America's Founding at the National Constitution Center, bringing one of history's most pivotal stories directly to you. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, this immersive exhibit traces the full arc of the nation's birth: from the earliest sparks of revolution to the creation of the documents that would define a new country. Rare original artifacts and interactive experiences bring the debates, struggles, and ideals of the founding era to life in vivid detail. Don't miss your chance to walk through history from wherever you are and explore the stories and ideas that shaped a nation and still resonate today.

The tour is free and open to the public. It will be presented with in-person and virtual options. To attend virtually, register at: https://forms.gle/SJUboNeFST9E3TXe9.