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Diwali is one of the most important celebrations in India and it is shared across a multitude of faiths by multitudes of people in the nation. What is Diwali? Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word “Dipavali”, and means “a row of lights.” During...
Veterans day is celebrated on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. It was originally called Armistice Day, but was changed to "Veterans Day" in 1954 in order to account for all veterans. On...
October is National Book Month! This celebration begins on October 1st and runs until October 31st. National Book Month was created by the National Book Foundation in 2003, and they’ve continued to highlight the notable books in fiction,...
Come in your scariest costumes and ghoulish suits to join us marching in these holiday spooks!On October 31st and November 1st, we will be holding a toddler Halloween Trick-or-Treat parade! Young children are invited to join our Halloween Parade...
Art can have many developmental benefits for children. By making art, you are allowing an increased sense of self expression, creativity, and imagination! With our Art Attack program, you can exercise your creativity with crafts and art projects!...
Each year, communities from all over the country observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by embracing diversity and celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of our Latino and Hispanic community. This...
Start off the school year with a boost! At the DeKalb Public Library, you can find books that can help little (and big!) learners improve their skills in different subjects like art, math, reading, and science. By reading about subjects of...
Did you know that September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month? When you have a library card, you open the door to access all types of information and resources in person and online. With a library card you can borrow books, movies, magazines,...
Dogs are known for their loyalty as man’s best friend, but aside from being great companions, many also take on additional roles that help all sorts of people with a variety of different things. Some work with police and military in positions like...
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