Eric Carle is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for very young children, including the most well known title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Eric Carle was born in 1929 in Syracuse, New York but moved to Germany with his family. He...
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Educational Connections, Kids, Reading Romp! Jan 2, 2024
Attention, fellow Earthlings! On January 2nd, we celebrate Science Fiction Day, a tribute to the power of human imagination! If you’re a big fan of anything that has to do with the creative wonders of outer space and other interstellar adventures,...
Kids, Library & Family Fun, News, Reading Romp! Dec 13, 2023
'Tis the season for winter reading! Get ready to cozy up with books that will take you on an incredible journey through "Where We Come From", because from December 7 to January 8, it's game time! Kids, this is not your average bingo challenge—it is...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Educational Connections, Library & Family Fun, Reading Romp! Dec 7, 2023
When we learn a new language, we open the door to new opportunities. People can learn a new language at any age, although it is easier the earlier you start. That also means children tend to master a second language faster than adults! You can...
Kids, Educational Connections, Reading Romp! Nov 12, 2023
November is federally recognized as National Native American Heritage Month. During this month, American Indian and Alaska Natives are honored and celebrated for their rich and varied cultures, traditions, history, and societal contributions. This...
Educational Connections, Kids, Reading Romp!, Uncategorized Nov 12, 2023
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...
Art and Crafts, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Reading Romp!, Uncategorized Oct 22, 2023
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...
Educational Connections, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Personal Enrichment, Reading Romp!, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, STEAM Adventures, Uncategorized Sep 10, 2023
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...
Kids, Library & Family Fun, Reading Romp!, Uncategorized Aug 27, 2023
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...
Kids, Educational Connections, Library & Family Fun, Reading Romp!, Uncategorized Jul 14, 2023
We are over a month into Summer Reading! Great job to all who have participated and even completed the challenge. To those who have not, there is still time! Sign-up and read at least 10 hours by August 12 to win cool prizes and a chance at winning...
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