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Peek into World of Reading: The Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster (1929 – 2021) was a master of word play who believed that “for kids, there are no difficult words, only words they haven’t met yet”. I first came across The Phantom Tollbooth in fourth grade at my school library. The ... READ MORE
Celebrating Casimir Pulaski and Other Unsung Heroes
Names like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson frequently come up when we discuss the American Revolution, but in 2026, the year of America's semisesquintennial (250th anniversary), we have a unique opportunity to reflect on heroes who ... READ MORE
Real, Raw, and Relatable: Black Voices in Teen Fiction
Black History Month celebrates more than history; it honors the real stories being told right now. We have books at DKPL by Black authors that tell authentic and relatable stories of Black teenagers. The teens in these books are not side ... READ MORE
3D Printed Yarn Bowls for the Nerdy Knitter
Keep those troublesome balls of yarn from rolling off your lap and channel your inner nerd at the same time with one of these thematic 3D printed yarn bowls: For the Dungeon Master Roll a natural 20 with your next knitting project with ... READ MORE
History Makers of Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated every February as a way to celebrate the achievements and the history of African Americans in the United States. This month honors many notable figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who fought for ... READ MORE
Celebrating Black Writers with the John Steptoe Award
Black History Month is not just about history, but a living celebration of continuing Black excellence. This excellence in writing for children and teens is celebrated with awards like the Coretta Scott King Award and the John Steptoe ... READ MORE
Honoring Black History: Read, Reflect, Remember
Every February, communities across the United States celebrate Black History month: a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. At the library, this month is an invitation to explore powerful ... READ MORE
February Display Case: Safe Passage
Our Main Lobby Display Case for February has been set up by Safe Passage. It is the mission of Safe Passage to promote the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb ... READ MORE
Let’s Celebrate Ramadan!
“Ramadan Mubarek” and “Ramadan Kareem” are two phrases you might start hearing more often as Ramadan approaches. These are greetings during Ramadan, and mean “Have a blessed [or] generous Ramadan.” Ramadan Kareem means Ramadan ... READ MORE
Good News for Film Fans: DKPL Has What You Want
Whether you're a avid reader, someone who stalks the new CD shelf, or an audiobook addict, you know that DKPL's collection is stocked to the brim with the freshest possible media! At DeKalb Public Library, our staff strives to stay on top of ... READ MORE
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