Just For Kids
STEM, Art, Writing!
The Children’s collection, primarily intended for children from birth to fifth grade, encompasses a wide variety of subjects and formats including books (in English, Spanish, Arabic, and more), magazines, audiobooks, graphic novels, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, and videogames (Wii, Xbox, and PlayStation).
Our patrons also have access to a large selection of electronic resources, including eBooks and streaming media.
Whether your children are interested in weekly story times and crafts, regular STEM/STEAM programs, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, or our annual Summer Reading program, there is something for everyone.
DeKalb Public Library Community Survey 2026
We need your input! The DeKalb Public Library is collecting feedback to help shape our next strategic plan, and your opinions are important to us. Take our Community Survey today, and share your experiences, ideas, and opinions about ... READ MORE
Author Highlight: Drew Daywalt
Crayons - those colorful commodities found almost everywhere. Stores. Classrooms. Libraries. Homes. Even though each box of crayons has the same colors, not all colors are used the same. Favorite-colored crayons are worn down to nubs, while ... READ MORE
What’s a “Decodable” anyway?
If you've clicked on this post, there’s a chance that you might be asking yourself “What is a Decodable?” If you're looking for an answer, well, you’ve come to right place! Decodables is a non-fiction book series created by Jump! This ... READ MORE
2025 in Review
The New Year is almost upon us, and before we all start making our resolutions for 2026, we'd like to take a moment to thank all of you for a wonderful 2025! Over 29,000 people attended more than 1,700 events here this year, with more ... READ MORE










