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Author Highlight: Drew Daywalt
Crayons - those colorful commodities found almost everywhere. Stores. Classrooms. Libraries. Homes. Even though each box of crayons has the same colors, not all colors are used the same. Favorite-colored crayons are worn down to nubs, while ... READ MORE
What’s a “Decodable” anyway?
If you've clicked on this post, there’s a chance that you might be asking yourself “What is a Decodable?” If you're looking for an answer, well, you’ve come to right place! Decodables is a non-fiction book series created by Jump! This ... READ MORE
Winter Genre Challenge
When the weather turns cold and snowy it's the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a pile of books. In January the library is hosting a Winter Genre Challenge. It's an opportunity to explore books that you normally wouldn't consider ... READ MORE
“New to us”: Teen Staff Picks
What books did you read in 2025? The Teen Services Staff read plenty of books and we chose our favorites. Not all the books we read were published in 2025, but they were all “new to us.” Why did we pick ... READ MORE
2025 in Review
The New Year is almost upon us, and before we all start making our resolutions for 2026, we'd like to take a moment to thank all of you for a wonderful 2025! Over 29,000 people attended more than 1,700 events here this year, with more ... READ MORE
Quick 3D Prints: Easy Projects Under One Hour
Think 3D printing takes all day? Think again! At the library, you can create fun, useful, and creative items in less than an hour using our 3D printer. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, quick-print projects are a great way to ... READ MORE
Public Domain Party: The Class of 2026
Every January, something very special happens in the literary world: a new group of books slips quietly into the public domain. In 2026, works published in 1930 will officially be free for everyone to read, share, adapt, and remix with no ... READ MORE
Teen Books and Programs for Self-Improvement
Know-vember is over and the New Year hasn’t yet arrived, but why not get a jump start on “New year, new you”? Over winter break, the library be hosting free, drop-in pop-up mentoring sessions for teens in grades 6-12 in the Teen Room with ... READ MORE
Shortest Day, Longest Night: Celebrating Solstice
The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, which this year falls on December 21st. On this day the Earth's axis is tilted farthest from the sun, ... READ MORE
December Display Case: Habitat for Humanity
Our main lobby display case for December has been set up by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County! Habitat for Humanity has been providing affordable housing here in DeKalb since 1996, with their newest project 'Sweat, Smiles, and ... READ MORE
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