The DeKalb Public Library will offer an Inform Encounters workshop for teens in sixth through 12 grades to learn self defense skills.

The free workshop will begin at 3:30 p.m. April 22 in the library’s Teen Room, 309 Oak St.

Participants can learn skills to prevent and manage encounters through physical, awareness and verbal de-escalation techniques. The workshop will be held by Kung Fu teacher Arthur Berry. No registration is required.

For information, email yooneks@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 6110.