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Dew you know Dewey?
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Dew you know Dewey?

Bothered by getting bogged down in books? You’re not alone - Melvil Dewey was, too. Melvil Dewey was an American librarian who created the Dewey Decimal System (DDS). The Dewey Decima System provides an easy-to-understand way of finding your books....

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

The DeKalb Public Library is now a proud partner of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and registration is now open!   What is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?   The Imagination Library is a literacy program founded by the legendary...

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Disability Book Week
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Disability Book Week

Did you know? In the United States, there are 7.3 million children who have a disability. And even though representation in the media has improved, only 3.4% of books published have a main character with a disability. That’s why, in 2021, a group...

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Author Highlight: Lynne Cherry
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Author Highlight: Lynne Cherry

Lynne Cherry is an American children’s author. She was born January 1, 1952, in Philadelphia. She received her B.A. from Tyler School of Art, and her M.A. in History from Yale. Lynne is an active conservationist, using her books to educate readers...

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