STEAM - DeKalb Public Library

Kids, News, STEM

STEM kits: Two Types of Magnetic Building Tiles – Magformers and Magnatiles!

May 21, 2021

Hello, DeKalb Families! Miss Julie here to tell you that we have two new STEM kits available for circulation. Both of them are magnetic building sets, and both are super cool! First off, we have our Magformers Kit. The Magformer pieces look like...

Kids, News, Reading, STEM

We Have Three New STEM Books For You To Explore!

Dec 18, 2020

Hello, Families! Miss Julie here to bring you news of an exciting new trio of books that just arrived from the Mysteries of Space series. These books are perfect for the child that is fascinated by space science and needs something that digs deeper...

Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Kids, News, STEM

New STEAM Program, DIY Gingerbread Houses

Dec 2, 2020

Calling all kids who love to design buildings with candy, frosting, and graham crackers! Are you in a competitive mood this year? Then we have the perfect activity for you.Come to Curbside Pickup starting December 5 to get your supply packs full of...

Kids, News, STEM

STEAM Interview with Dr. Wesley Swingley from NIU!

Sep 10, 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 where do...

Kids, News, STEM

STEAM Interview with Professor Duvall from NIU!

Aug 26, 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 enhance your own...

Kids, News, STEM

STEAM Interview with Dr. Chris Hill

Aug 4, 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 find out about Dr....

News, STEM

STEAM Interview with Professor Jennifer Koop

Jul 28, 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 until you see the...

Kids, News, STEM

STEAM Interview with Professor Mitch Irwin!

Jul 11, 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...

Kids, News, STEM

STEAM Interview with Wieteke Holthuijzen

Jun 24, 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 warm...

Kids, News, STEM

STEAM Interview with Kirk Duffin

Jun 18, 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 Professor Duffin's...

STEM kits: Two Types of Magnetic Building Tiles – Magformers and Magnatiles!

We Have Three New STEM Books For You To Explore!

New STEAM Program, DIY Gingerbread Houses

STEAM Interview with Dr. Wesley Swingley from NIU!

STEAM Interview with Professor Duvall from NIU!

STEAM Interview with Dr. Chris Hill

STEAM Interview with Professor Jennifer Koop

STEAM Interview with Professor Mitch Irwin!

STEAM Interview with Wieteke Holthuijzen

STEAM Interview with Kirk Duffin

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