On many occasions, artists can help bring a story to life. This has been the case for Sara Palacios. Sara Palacios is a Mexican artist who has illustrated multiple childrens books including Between Us and Abuela , ‘Twas Nochebuena, and Martina Has...
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Kids, Art and Crafts, Library & Family Fun, Reading Romp! Mar 3, 2024
Grab your stickers and your glitter glue because March is National Craft Month! This month-long celebration was created to motivate people to be creative and explore all the wonderful things you can create! There are so many fun ways that you can...
Kids, Educational Connections, Reading Romp! Jan 8, 2024
Eric Carle is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for very young children, including the most well known title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Eric Carle was born in 1929 in Syracuse, New York but moved to Germany with his family. He...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Library & Family Fun, Uncategorized Oct 1, 2023
Art can have many developmental benefits for children. By making art, you are allowing an increased sense of self expression, creativity, and imagination! With our Art Attack program, you can exercise your creativity with crafts and art projects!...
News, Action with Intention, Teen Sep 6, 2022
This monthly newsletter is shared with DeKalb Language Arts teachers who serve grades 6-8. We put it on our website for all to be aware of the fun the library has planned for middle school students. MS Newsletter September 2022 (2) Click here to...
Adults, News, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Mar 30, 2021
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...
Adults, News, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Feb 16, 2021
Pathfinders are guides to library resources for a variety of topics. The second topic we’re covering is African American classical composers, musicians, and singers. This list, gathered by Teresa, an adult services reference librarian, includes...
Creative Art Scene, News, Teen Feb 3, 2021
Former District 428 teacher and leader of Art & Design, an art program for teens here at the DeKalb Public Library, Christine Perkovich made us a special slide presentation in honor of African American History Month. The simple, yet heartfelt...
Adults, News, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Feb 1, 2021
Pathfinders are guides to library resources for a variety of topics. The first topic we’re covering is African Americans in the Arts. This list, gathered by Teresa, an adult services reference librarian, includes items available in our...
Creative Art Scene, News, Teen Dec 7, 2020
Take & Make Meditative Drawing craft available while supplies last through our Curbside Pick-up Services: Monday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Thursday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m....
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