May 23rd, 2022
The library will host events and informational booths from Monday, June 6 through Saturday, June 11 as part of Autism Acceptance Week! This initiative is partnership with the Friends of the Library, RAMP, Westside Children's Therapy, and the NIU Autism ...
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May 20th, 2022
Picnics, outdoor games, bike rides and walks... all activities we're looking forward to with Summer right around the corner. But, don't forget about Summer Reading at the library!
Summer Reading will begin on Wednesday, May 25, and go through August 12, ...
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March 26th, 2022
Spring is officially here! Check out our spring-themed mural (pictured above) created by local artist Chris Perkovich in the Story & Activity Room in the Children's Department of our library. Then celebrate the season by making spring crafts and learning ...
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February 16th, 2022
"Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best ...
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February 16th, 2022
The Children's Department newest STEM kit is all about estimating amounts and finding and creating patterns! This kit contains:
Tangram set plus 60 pattern cardsPattern Play set with idea cardsGreat Estimations bookPatterns at the Museum book
This kit is recommended ...
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February 9th, 2022
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve created several bibliographies listing great children’s books you can find at our library or through eBook providers available to our patrons. Download the interactive versions of the bibliographies below and use the embedded ...
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January 24th, 2022
Are you ready for the Olympic Winter Games? Learn more about Olympic history and winter sports featured at the event with this list of children's books available through our library. Download the interactive version of the bibliography below and use the ...
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January 4th, 2022
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we've put together a list of various children's books available through our library about Dr. King and the American civil rights movement. Download the interactive version of the bibliography below and use the ...
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December 1st, 2021
Season's Readings, this year's winter reading challenge, starts December 15th! Play reading bingo for a chance to win prizes. Register in-person at the children's reference desk OR participate using readsquared. This challenge is available for toddlers - 5th graders. More ...
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November 29th, 2021
This December everyone wants to go home for the holidays—even library materials!
During December the DeKalb Public Library will waive fines on long overdue and lost items that are brought back in good condition. If you have materials from the DeKalb ...
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