1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Reading to your child builds language and literacy skills that last a lifetime. It also offers a chance for you to bond with your little one. To help get your child ready for school and ready to read, join us ...
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Homeschool Virtual Round Table
Are you unsure about what to do for your child’s schooling in the fall? The homeschoolers of DeKalb teamed up with the DeKalb Public Library to host a virtual round table discussion to hear from several veteran homeschool moms with ...
Live Animal Show!
Join us at the band shelter in Hopkins Park to see a variety of live animals during the Animal Express Animal Show! Seating at each of the four half-hour shows on Thursday, August 13, will follow social distancing protocols. Please click ...
Hey, DeKalb, Let Us Turn Your Love of Reading into a Coloring Page!
“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.” ― C.S. Lewis An example coloring sheet. Wouldn't you love to have one that features you? DKPL-Coloring-Sheet-2Download The Children's Department has come up with a ...
New Book Arrival: Dad Jokes for Kids, by Jimmy Niro
Q: Why didn’t the dragon eat the clown? A: He thought it would taste funny!Jimmy Niro Hello everyone! Miss Julie here with another new book to tell you about, and this time, it is full of silly fun. If you are into corny ...
STEAM Challenge #5: Pet Worms aka Vermicompost
Did you know you can raise worms AND they can make compost for your garden? This project can take a while (worms are garden superheroes, but they are slow superheroes), so start now to get ready for next spring. ...
STEAM Interview with Dr. Chris Hill
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 ...
Library Partners with Park District to Provide, Promote Programs
Do you miss the library's in-person events and story times? We're happy to announce that during August and September the library has partnered with the DeKalb Park District to bring live outdoor programs to the community! From story times to ...
Llama, Llama… Diorama? The August Lego Challenge
Hello, Lego enthusiasts! Miss Julie here, with the August Lego challenge. No, it actually doesn't have to do with llamas... I just love the Llama, Llama books, and I also love to rhyme. But, this month is all ...
Oh My, Origami! The August Art Challenge
Hello, fellow art lovers! Miss Julie here, and I have a new art challenge for you for August...origami. If you have never tried this ancient form of paper folding before, do not give up before you have begun. Read on for my tips ...
