February 16th, 2022
"Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best ...
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February 16th, 2022
The Children's Department newest STEM kit is all about estimating amounts and finding and creating patterns! This kit contains:
Tangram set plus 60 pattern cardsPattern Play set with idea cardsGreat Estimations bookPatterns at the Museum book
This kit is recommended ...
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February 9th, 2022
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve created several bibliographies listing great children’s books you can find at our library or through eBook providers available to our patrons. Download the interactive versions of the bibliographies below and use the embedded ...
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January 24th, 2022
Are you ready for the Olympic Winter Games? Learn more about Olympic history and winter sports featured at the event with this list of children's books available through our library. Download the interactive version of the bibliography below and use the ...
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January 4th, 2022
The purple button below is the current Teens Bibliography for Indigenous People.
Included in the bibliography are links to the audio, physical, and or the ebook.
Indigenous Peoples Bibliography
January 4th, 2022
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we've put together a list of various children's books available through our library about Dr. King and the American civil rights movement. Download the interactive version of the bibliography below and use the ...
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December 28th, 2021
Below are the WINNERS of the 2021 Teens' Top Ten
Press the button titled "2021 Teens' Top Ten Winners" to get links for the books pictured below. Whether you want to put the book on hold at the library, ...
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December 11th, 2021
An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the DeKalb Public Library and the Township of DeKalb will allow eligible residents of unincorporated DeKalb Township to register for a free library card. Instead of charging unincorporated patrons for a nonresident card, the library ...
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December 11th, 2021
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Complete four challenges to complete Season's Readings Winter Reading. Your reading log is a bingo card. Each box on the bingo card contains a different reading challenge. Mark the appropriate boxes as you ...
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December 1st, 2021
Season's Readings, this year's winter reading challenge, starts December 15th! Play reading bingo for a chance to win prizes. Register in-person at the children's reference desk OR participate using readsquared. This challenge is available for toddlers - 5th graders. More ...
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