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.
World of Reading 2025
Explore literary worlds at one of our biggest events of the year! On Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the library will be transformed into six different themed worlds with food, crafts, games, activities, and prizes. ... READ MORE
February Display Case: DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association
Our Lobby Display Case for February features the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, or DAAHA. DeKalb Area Agricultural Association, Inc. is a dynamic organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing with people ... READ MORE
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 ... READ MORE
DKPL Staff: Best Reads of 2024
We surveyed our staff about their favorite books of 2024, and we want to share them with you as you build your reading list for the new year! Click on any title to place a hold, or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150 for assistance. READ MORE
FEATURED READS FOR JUST FOR KIDS
