Want to get rid of those unused books? The Sycamore Library is holding a book recycling and donation drop-off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 at the library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore.

Oct. 19

DVD Screening: “Blindsight”
4 p.m.
DeKalb Public Library, DeKalb
Free

Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas, “Blindsight” follows the adventure of six Tibetan teenagers who set out to climb the 23,000-foot Lhakpa Ri on the north side of Mount Everest. The dangerous journey soon becomes a seemingly impossible challenge — made all the more remarkable by the fact that the teenagers are blind. This special DVD screening open to tweens, teens and adults. Popcorn will be provided. No registration is required. For more information, email susang@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568, Ext. 3400.

Oct. 19

Say Cheese! Vintage Cameras Gallery Talk
5 p.m.
NIU Art Museum, 116 Altgeld Hall, College Avenue and Castle Drive, DeKalb
Free

Explore a brief view into the history of photography through vintage cameras on loan from avid collectors and photographers that showcase a variety of camera styles, formats, developments and technological innovations. For more information, contact artmuseum@niu.edu or (815) 753-1936.

Oct. 20

Local Lore
noon-1 p.m.
Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St., DeKalb
Free

DeKalb Fire Department Lt. Luke Howieson will talk about the history of the department, in observance of Fire Prevention Month. In his presentation, Howieson will a glimpse into the treasures preserved by the DeKalb Firefighters Historical Foundation. Local Lore is an adult lecture series. Participants are welcome to bring a sack lunch. For more information, contact Tricia Runzel at trunzel@ellwoodhouse.org or (81) 756-4609.

Oct. 20

DeKalb Area Creative Writers
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E State St., Sycamore
Free

The DeKalb Area Creative Writers meets every other Friday. No sign-up is required. For more information, go to meetup.com/DeKalb-Area-Creative-Writers/.

Oct. 21

Book Recycling and Donation Drop-Off
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free

Want to get rid of those unused books? The Sycamore Library accepts larger donations of new and used books and other materials at the Circulation Desk on the third Saturday of each month. Additionally, books in need of recycling may be dropped off. If you need to make a drop at a different time, please contact us. Items donated may be added to the library’s annual book sale, where proceeds go to support youth and teen programming at the library. Donations may be tax-deductible. Receipts may be obtained at the Circulation Desk. All donations become the property of the library.

Oct. 21

Fall Craft and Vendor Fair
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Leland Elementary School, 370 N. Main St., Leland
Free

Proceeds from the second annual Fall Craft and Vendor Fair will support the Bethany Lutheran First Step Preschool program. The event will offer shopping, food and raffles. Local crafters and vendors will sell their wares.

Oct. 21

Trunk or Treat
2 p.m.
DeKalb Sycamore Chevrolet GMC, 1925 Mercantile Drive, Sycamore
Free

The public is invited to attend for treats and a Halloween costume contest. For more information, call (815) 748-0930.

Oct. 23

Pokemon Players
5 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free

Pokemon Players group is meeting on a new night: Mondays. Players are invited to bring their cards to play and talk about all things Pokemon with others and the experts from The Gaming Goat. The group is open to all and no sign-up is required. 

Oct. 25

Adult Coloring Book Club
10 a.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free 

Enjoy this relaxing program by filling in detailed coloring pages with others. No sign-up is required. All supplies are provided. 

–DeKalb County Calendar of Events Oct. 19 – Oct. 25–