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STEM Kit: Earthquakes!

Jul 1, 2021

We have another new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) kit in the Children's Department: Earthquakes! Do you have a child that loves to build? Or maybe your child just loves to knock things down? This kit is perfect for them! It...

Kids, News, STEM

STEM Kit: IKEA Tumblers, Unexpected Fun in a Box!

Jun 7, 2021

Hello, fellow science lovers! Miss Julie here to tell you about a most unusual STEM kit... a box full of colorful tumblers from IKEA. Actually, I'm just being silly. The library would never hand you just 6 cups and call it a STEM kit. Nope. We...

Kids, News, STEM

STEM kits: Two Types of Magnetic Building Tiles – Magformers and Magnatiles!

May 21, 2021

Hello, DeKalb Families! Miss Julie here to tell you that we have two new STEM kits available for circulation. Both of them are magnetic building sets, and both are super cool! First off, we have our Magformers Kit. The Magformer pieces look like...

Kids, STEM

STEM Kit: Beginning to Count

May 12, 2021

This week's new Children’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) kits is Beginning to Count (Counting 1). This is the perfect kit to have fun learning to count with your little one. This kit is for children ages 3+. This kit contains:...

Kids, STEM

STEM Kit: KEVA Architect

Mar 30, 2021

Another week, another Children's Department STEM kit! This week we are featuring a kit that seems very simple. KEVA planks are simple, but because they are so precise, what you can build with them ranges from easy towers to complex, rotating...

Kids, STEM

STEM Kit: Rainbow Blocks

Mar 17, 2021

Over the next few months, the library will feature one of our new Children's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) kits every week. This week's kit is Rainbow Blocks! If you have a young builder, this kit is for you! This kit is perfect...

Kids, News, Reading, STEM

We Have Three New STEM Books For You To Explore!

Dec 18, 2020

Hello, Families! Miss Julie here to bring you news of an exciting new trio of books that just arrived from the Mysteries of Space series. These books are perfect for the child that is fascinated by space science and needs something that digs deeper...

Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Kids, News, STEM

New STEAM Program, DIY Gingerbread Houses

Dec 2, 2020

Calling all kids who love to design buildings with candy, frosting, and graham crackers! Are you in a competitive mood this year? Then we have the perfect activity for you.Come to Curbside Pickup starting December 5 to get your supply packs full of...

Kids, News, Reading, STEM

New STEAM Interview With Tania Nezrick from Kishwaukee College!

Nov 11, 2020

The Children's Department is thrilled to introduce you to Tania Nezrick from Kishwaukee College's Biology Department. Read on for some fantastic advice on how to achieve your goals and some great reading suggestions that are highlighted with blue...

Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Kids, News, STEM

The Children’s Department Wraps Up a Fun September

Oct 3, 2020

Despite our current pandemic situation, the Children's Department has still been able to provide our area's children and families with some fun activities to keep them safe, busy, and learning all month long. Between story times, virtual crafts and...

STEM Kit: Earthquakes!

STEM Kit: IKEA Tumblers, Unexpected Fun in a Box!

STEM kits: Two Types of Magnetic Building Tiles – Magformers and Magnatiles!

STEM Kit: Beginning to Count

STEM Kit: KEVA Architect

STEM Kit: Rainbow Blocks

We Have Three New STEM Books For You To Explore!

New STEAM Program, DIY Gingerbread Houses

New STEAM Interview With Tania Nezrick from Kishwaukee College!

The Children’s Department Wraps Up a Fun September

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