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Dogs in the Library!
Annie and Emma are coming to the library! Annie and Emma are collies, and both have earned their Canine Good Citizen title from the American Kennel Club. They will be visiting the library in September and October to participate in Read to Rover ... READ MORE
DKPL Podcast Episode 2: DIY Music
Our second episode for the DKPL Podcast is now live! Today we are talking all about DIY music production with one of our Tech Desk and Studio Specialists, Marco. In this episode, we'll cover what DIY music is, Marco's creative process, and ... READ MORE
Library Announces Podcast
The DeKalb Public Library is excited to share that we have started a podcast. While the podcast won't necessarily focus on books, it will focus on another resource available at the library...our staff! In each episode, a staff member will join ... READ MORE
STEM Kit: Fossils
It's time for another new STEM kit! Come and dig into the past with our new Fossils Kit! This kit contains: One fossil collection set (15 real fossils) Curious About Fossils book Fossils for Kids book Fossils Tell of Long Ago ... READ MORE
STEM Kit: Earthquakes
SURVIVE THE QUAKE!!!! Well, the small, plastic one you create on an earthquake simulator. Our newest STEM kit is for ages 4+ and it's all about earthquakes! Using the included plastic blocks, build your designs and crank up the ... READ MORE
If you liked Enola Holmes, read these next!
The first book of Nancy Springer's excellent Tween/YA book series, The Case of the Missing Marquess, is now an excellent movie on Netflix. (I have read the book series twice in the last 7 years and watched the movie approximately 2.5 times in 4 ... READ MORE
New Book Arrivals: Three New STEAM Titles are Here!
Hello! Miss Julie here to tell you about three awesome new books that we have: Boxitects by Kim Smith, What If... by Samantha Berger, and Studio: A Place for Art to Start by Emily Arrow. First, let's talk about Boxitects. If you came to ... READ MORE
Interview with WWII Veteran Foster Looney
In this three-part interview conducted by library staff, local World War II veteran Foster Looney describes his experiences fighting during World War II. Foster was an avid reader and regular patron of the DeKalb Public Library. He was ... READ MORE
Oral Histories & Interviews
Our Media Library holds a number of interesting digital resources related to the DeKalb community. The Oral Histories of DeKalb podcast series features interviews from DeKalb community residents about their personal stories and their ... READ MORE
STEM Kit: Bugs, Bugs, Everywhere!
Creepy and crawly... yet beautiful and fascinating! This is Miss Julie here to let you know that if you love bugs, but do not want them crawling around your house, then we have the perfect kit for you. This set consists of twelve real bugs ... READ MORE
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