The Sycamore Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore, will have a free showing of “The Muppets Christmas Carol” at 11 a.m. Dec. 17 and 18.

Dec. 15 

Story Time 

10 a.m. 

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore 

Free 

Stories, conversation and activities are planned to encourage the development of early social and literacy skills. For independent children, 3-6 years old.

Dec. 15 

Rudolph Ornament Craft 

4 p.m. 

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb 

Free 

After this ornament is made, Rudolph can guide Santa’s sleigh with his bright red nose. For more information, contact send an email to theresaw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568, Ext. 3350.

Dec. 15 

Sweet Dream Holiday Ornament Making 

4 p.m. 

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore 

Free

Sycamore Library will be partnering with Sweet Dream Dessert & Catering to host an ornament decorating program at the library. Youngsters 6 and older can create their own salt dough ornaments and can get help decorating them. Signup is required, and space is limited. Register by calling (815) 895-2500, Ext. 131 or visiting the library.

Dec. 16 

Teacher in the Library 

4:30-6 p.m. 

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb 

Free 

Teachers will offer homework help at the library for District 428 students in grades 3-8. Register now because space is limited. For additional information, call the library’s Youth Services Department at (815) 756-9568, Ext. 3350 or send an email to theresaw@dkpl.org.

Dec. 16-Dec. 17 

This Is Christmas 

7 p.m. 

Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb 

$7.50 

This concert is a joyful and interactive Christmas concert featuring local musicians from Christ Community Church and Tim Timmons, a Billboard-charting singer/songwriter.

Dec. 17 

Book Recycling and Donation Drop-Off 

9 a.m. 

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore 

Free 

Want to get rid of unused books? The Sycamore Library will take them. New and used books and other materials at taken the third Saturday of each month at the Circulation Desk. Additionally, books in need of recycling may be dropped off at this time as well. Call the library at (815) 756-9568, if you need to bring books at a different time. Items donated may be added to the library’s annual SPLAG Book Sale, and all proceeds go to support Youth and Teen programming at the library. Donations may be tax deductible and receipts may be obtained at the Circulation Desk. All donations become the property of the library.

Dec. 17-18 

“The Muppets Christmas Carol” 

11 a.m. 

Sycamore Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore 

Free

With a nod to Charles Dickens, the Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve.

Dec. 17 

DeKalb High School Madrigal Dinners  

6-9 p.m. 

NIU Altgeld Hall, 1425 Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 

$30 for dinner; $5 balcony seating 

Only a few reservations remain for the DeKalb High School Madrigal Singers’ 29th annual Madrigal Dinner. This holiday event showcases the DeKalb High School Madrigal Singers along with a brass ensemble, a string quartet, troubadours, pages and jesters to entertain. Call (815) 754-2120 for reservations.

Dec. 21 

Kids Can Cook: Holiday Sweets and Treats 

4:30-6:30 p.m. 

Kish Hospital Leishman Center for Culinary Health at Kishwaukee Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive, DeKalb 

$20 

Children 9 to 12 years old are invited to join Rachel Koroscik, healthy culinary coordinator, for a fun time of creating festive sweets and treats to share with the family this holiday season. Come ready to cook with hair pulled back and closed-toe shoes. Recipes and tastings will be provided. Contact the Community Wellness coordinator at (815) 748-8962 or send an email to kishwellness@kishhealth.org.

Dec. 21 

Comedy Open Mic 

9 p.m. 

The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 

Free 

Come for comedy open mic, hosted by Uncle Joe, and stay for the laughs.