November 11th, 2020
The Children's Department is thrilled to introduce you to Tania Nezrick from Kishwaukee College's Biology Department. Read on for some fantastic advice on how to achieve your goals and some great reading suggestions that are highlighted with blue links ...
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September 10th, 2020
Do you love Legos? Well, so does Dr. Swingley! Read on to find out all about astrobiology, microbes, and the great kinds of books that Dr. Swingley loves to read.
What is your name?
Wesley Swingley
What is your job title and ...
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August 25th, 2020
Do you know what a botanist does? This week, The Children's Department is delighted to welcome Dr. Duvall from NIU's Biology Department, so keep reading to find out more about what a botanist studies, and get some reading ideas to ...
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August 4th, 2020
This week, the DKPL Children's Department would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Chris Hill, Assistant Professor of Biomechanics at NIU. If you have ever wondered how the brain makes your body work, then read on to ...
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July 28th, 2020
The Children's Department warmly welcomes Dr. Jennifer Koop this week, and thanks her for this fascinating interview. We hope you enjoy reading all about Dr. Koop's research and her favorite books as much as we did. And... wait ...
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July 11th, 2020
Have you ever wondered what an anthropologist does? Perhaps you have an interest in lemurs? Then you will love this week's interview. The Children’s Department would like to issue a warm welcome to Dr. Mitch Irwin, Professor of Anthropology at ...
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June 24th, 2020
The Children's Department is so excited to present this week's STEAM interviewee to you...Wieteke Holthuijzen! She is not only an accomplished grad student, but she collaborated on a book that we have on our library shelves! So please give a ...
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June 18th, 2020
The Children's Department warmly welcomes Professor Kirk Duffin to our online space!
Read on to find out about the life of a computer scientist and his love of reading. At the end of the interview there are links to all of ...
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June 11th, 2020
The Children's Department thanks Sarah for taking the time to answer our interview questions. Read on to find out about the life of a local musician and be sure to check out her favorite book series as a child. Don't ...
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June 4th, 2020
The Children's Department warmly welcomes Victoria's answers to our interview questions. Please take some time and read about Victoria's job, her love of the library, and her favorite books! At the end of the interview you will find a link ...
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