Did you know that the DeKalb Public Library has a second entrance? This one is located on the east side of the building and has a shorter ramp than the main entrance, which makes it welcome choice for those using a walker or wheel chair. The...
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What do you call a group of LEGO builders? ...A block party! If building is your thing, LEGO club is the place for you! Every month we have a new theme for our club, where members can choose to follow along with the theme or build whatever they’d...
Did you know that January 21 is National Squirrel Day? National Squirrel Day was created by wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove! This day is celebrated to recognize and appreciate our furry neighbors. Here are some fun facts you may not have...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. that takes place on the 3rd Monday in January. This holiday honors the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. left a legacy that consisted of...
Eric Carle is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for very young children, including the most well known title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Eric Carle was born in 1929 in Syracuse, New York but moved to Germany with his family. He...
Attention, fellow Earthlings! On January 2nd, we celebrate Science Fiction Day, a tribute to the power of human imagination! If you’re a big fan of anything that has to do with the creative wonders of outer space and other interstellar adventures,...
Guess what? Our Youth Services Department is all dressed up for the holidays! Dash through the snow this winter season, and see what book Mr. Snow and Mr. Penguin are reading on our winterful bulletin board display, or see if you can find...
'Tis the season for winter reading! Get ready to cozy up with books that will take you on an incredible journey through "Where We Come From", because from December 7 to January 8, it's game time! Kids, this is not your average bingo challenge—it is...
When we learn a new language, we open the door to new opportunities. People can learn a new language at any age, although it is easier the earlier you start. That also means children tend to master a second language faster than adults! You can...
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