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On many occasions, artists can help bring a story to life. This has been the case for Sara Palacios. Sara Palacios is a Mexican artist who has illustrated multiple childrens books including Between Us and Abuela , ‘Twas Nochebuena, and Martina Has...
Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th . During this month we make the time to honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx America. National Hispanic Heritage Week was established by...
The Monarch Awards is a Readers’ Choice Award for readers grades K-3! This award was established in 2003 by the Illinois Media Association (ISLMA). One of the main goals of this award is help familiarize younger children with books, authors and...
We know that DeKalb is known for its barbed wire, but it’s also known for its corn!In fact, it’s so popular, that we even have an entire fest dedicated to this delicious vegetable. The DeKalb Corn Fest actually started off as a corn boil by...
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Awards are coming up soon. If you aren't familiar with these awards, there is no need to fret! We'll give you a bit of information about this interesting award. The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Awards...
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...
What do you do when you see your shadow? Well, when Phil the groundhog sees his shadow, it means that he's predicted that there will be six more weeks of winter! But wait, who is Phil the Groundhog? Phil the Groundhog lives in Punxsutawney,...
Have you ever met one of Santa’s Elves? Well now is your chance! On December 9th, join us for some caroling, and an interactive story with our visiting elf! After the tales have been told, you can work on a craft, write your letter to Santa, AND...
Are you ready to read, sing, and play with 4-C? Language development Early literacy Listening skills & concentration Fine & gross motor skills Social skills At the 4-C story time, kids participate in fun activities, crafts, and they also...
Diwali is one of the most important celebrations in India and it is shared across a multitude of faiths by multitudes of people in the nation. What is Diwali? Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word “Dipavali”, and means “a row of lights.” During...
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