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Library, the Election Group Host Virtual School Board Candidates’ Forum
On Thursday, April 1, the DeKalb Public Library and the Election Group hosted a virtual public DeKalb School Board Candidates Q&A on Zoom and Facebook Live. This election is important to all students, teachers, and parents. The Q&A is a ... READ MORE
STEM Kit: KEVA Architect
Another week, another Children's Department STEM kit! This week we are featuring a kit that seems very simple. KEVA planks are simple, but because they are so precise, what you can build with them ranges from easy towers to complex, rotating ... READ MORE
Pathfinder: European and American Art
Art Deco Style by Bevis Hillier and Stephen Escritt - 709.04012 HIL Characterized by geometric shapes, stylized natural forms and the use of luxurious materials Art Deco originated in France and spread quickly all over the globe during the ... READ MORE
Library Hosts First Virtual Cooking Demonstration
Inga Witscher, host of the PBS series Around the Farm Table, joined us virtual on March 27 for a spring themed food and farming adventure. Inga taught us how easy it is to make homemade focaccia, a spring savory tart, and how to turn your ... READ MORE
New Books About Women in Sport
It’s Women’s History Month, and here at the library we have tons of books about awesome women! Here are some of our recent arrivals about women in sport. Betty Robinson, American Olympic Athlete Unbeatable Betty: Betty ... READ MORE
New Books About Women in Writing
It’s Women’s History Month, and here at the library we have tons of books about awesome women! Here are some of our recent arrivals about women writers and journalists. A 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book A ... READ MORE
STEM Kit: Rainbow Blocks
Over the next few months, the library will feature one of our new Children's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) kits every week. This week's kit is Rainbow Blocks! If you have a young builder, this kit is for you! This kit is ... READ MORE
New Books About Women in Science
It's Women's History Month, and here at the library we have tons of books about awesome women! Here are some of our recent arrivals about women in math and science. Maryam Mirzakhani, Iranian mathematician Maryam's Magic: The ... READ MORE
Library Provides Virtual Event on the Space Race
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong popped up a hatch and went down a ladder. In seconds, he put his foot on the moon. It was the culmination of what President John F. Kennedy wanted in 1961. A man on the moon. But the space program’s rooted went ... READ MORE
Check out these autographed books from local author Rheon D. Gibson!
Principal of Littlejohn Elementary School Rheon D. Gibson recently stopped by the library to autograph our copies of his Dizz Wizz books. Dizz Wizz is a motivational children's book series. Mr. Gibson plans to write six more Dizz Wizz books to ... READ MORE
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