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Teen Books for Football Season
We’re midway through football season! If the games (whether real life or video games) aren’t enough, Teen Services has plenty of books about football featuring a diverse variety of protagonists to satisfy your craving. Home Field ... READ MORE
“Fall-ing” for the Library
The cold weather is here! Even though the first day of autumn was a month ago, it finally feels like the season has changed. Bring on the sweaters, cozy blankets, and apple cider! The history of the word "fall" goes back to the 1500s when it ... READ MORE
Where Do Jack-o-lanterns Come From?
Halloween is right around the corner, and pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns are cropping up everywhere! Today, carving pumpkins and creating a Jack-o-lantern for decoration is a traditional Halloween activity. So how did these gorgeous gourds ... READ MORE
October Display Case: Epilepsy Advocacy Network
Our Main Lobby Display Case for October has been set up by Epilepsy Advocacy Network! Epilepsy Advocacy Network works to optimize the life of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders by promoting community education and awareness, ... READ MORE
PrairieCat Libraries New Mobile App
The new PrairieCat Libraries Mobile app is now live in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! Connect with your library right from your device - search the catalog, manage your account, place holds, renew materials, access digital ... READ MORE
Day of the Dead Celebration
We are thrilled to announce that we'll be hosting DeKalb Day of the Dead's third annual Celebration of Life on November 1! Walk with us in our Welcoming Procession as we honor those who have passed. We will meet at El Jimador to begin ... READ MORE
Author Highlight: R.L. Stine
Reader beware, for this month's author highlight…you’re in for a scare. Robert Lawrence Stine - better known as R.L. Stine, an American kids’ and teens’ horror author. Today, R.L. Stine is best-known for his iconic series, Goosebumps, ... READ MORE
What Can You Do WithOUT a Library Card?
In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, this post is all about what you can do...without a library card! Don't get us wrong! If we could, every one of us here at the library would all carry spare library cards in our pockets to ... READ MORE
8 Countries in 1 Day 2025
We want to thank our staff, partners, volunteers, and over 800 guests for making our 2025 '8 Countries in 1 Day' celebration such a huge success!Luckily, we skipped lunch, because we got to try over 18 types of food and drink from around the ... READ MORE
Importance of Play in Childhood
Keep playing around - it’ll help you with your future! That’s right - playing cultivates five components in child development. The benefits will stay with children for their entire lives. The 5 Key Components of Play: Social and ... READ MORE
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