Did you know that August is national Family Fun Month? Spending time with family is a great way to spend the last few weeks of summer break, so here are a few things that you can do to celebrate this month: If you’re looking for some fun...
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“The world is dark and light is precious. Come closer, dear reader. You must trust me. I am telling you a story.” For this month’s Author highlight, we will be talking about Kate DiCamillo! Kate DiCamillo grew up in...
Did you know that DeKalb is home to some impactful history? DeKalb was home to Joseph Farwell Glidden, the inventor of one of the most widely used type of barbed wire! Joseph Farwell Glidden’s invention helped change the history of American West,...
What’s the buzz with Cicadas? Cicadas are winged insects that are known for their loud and vibrant songs. These creatures start their lives as eggs, and they can live up to 17 years! Scientists divide Cicadas into two groups: annual and periodical....
The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our ninth “8 Countries in 1 Day” on Saturday, September 14, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Last year we saw our largest attendance with over 1,100 people joining us to celebrate this...
School might be over, but the learning doesn’t have to end! Summer Reading is a great way to continue learning over the summer, and we have thousands of books for you to choose from. Keep your reading skills sharp by reading with us this...
This year, our theme for summer reading is Read, Renew, Repeat! According to the iRead prompt, the main idea behind this theme is conservation. Conservation as a movement focuses on protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring...
Book Clubs are for everyone! When we participate in a book club, we are able to share our different thoughts and interpretations of the same story. This helps us learn to listen and value different opinions. Not only are Book Clubs a fun way talk...
In this month’s Author Highlight, we will be talking about Byron Barton. Byron Barton was an American author and illustrator of books for very young children. He was born on September 8, 1930 in Pawtucket, R.I. Just before Barton entered...
As you may have heard, on April 8th 2024 we will be able to witness a total solar eclipse! But what exactly is a solar eclipse? A solar eclipse is an event that happens when the moon passes between the earth and the sun. This causes the sun’s light...
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