# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bookworm Barbs: Growing Up Pedro
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 03:45 pm
- **Event Description**: It’s summer, so it’s time to read about America’s pastime: baseball!  This is the true story of brothers from the Dominican Republic who dreamed about making it big in America. Not only did Pedro and Ramon Martinez both love baseball, they loved and supported each other.  Will their dreams come true?  

Growing Up Pedro is our Bookworm Barbs book for July. Bookworm Barbs is our book club for rising K-2 students.  We read shorter chapter books with lots of pictures. Older first and second grade students may be able to read on their own, but the books also make a nice family read aloud, too.  

Growing Up Pedro is a true story, and it's part of our year-long celebration, America 250.  2026 is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, so throughout 2026 we'll occasionally have book selections that honor the rich history of our country.  

Bookworm Barbs is a book party!  Not only will we talk about the book, we'll enjoy a snack and do a craft, too.  

Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Department Desk while supplies last. Please register, as space is limited.

For additional information or help with registration, please contact Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/bookworm-barbs-growing-up-pedro/200030164368349
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dekalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
- **lat**: 41.93206
- **long**: -88.74973
- **full address**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bookworm Barbs: Growing Up Pedro being held?
  - **A:** Bookworm Barbs: Growing Up Pedro takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 03:45 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bookworm Barbs: Growing Up Pedro?
  - **A:** Bookworm Barbs: Growing Up Pedro is organized by DeKalb Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bookworm Barbs: Growing Up Pedro is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dekalb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bookworm Barbs: Growing Up Pedro sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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