Challenge yourself with a series of engineering challenges, both solo and with other team members. Finish the day with an egg drop from the library's balcony! No registration is needed to attend this event. Children of all ages are welcome. For more ...
It’s a bird... it’s a plane... no, it's your kite, flying in the DeKalb sky! Weather permitting, meet Miss Julie and Miss Laura for a super fun Family Fun Science event at Annie’s Woods. We'll show you how to build ...
Hello, DeKalb Families! Miss Julie here to tell you that we have two new STEM kits available for circulation. Both of them are magnetic building sets, and both are super cool! First off, we have our Magformers Kit. ...
Hello, Families! Miss Julie here to bring you news of an exciting new trio of books that just arrived from the Mysteries of Space series. These books are perfect for the child that is fascinated by space science ...
Calling all kids who love to design buildings with candy, frosting, and graham crackers! Are you in a competitive mood this year? Then we have the perfect activity for you.Come to Curbside Pickup starting December 5 to get ...
The Children's Department is thrilled to introduce you to Tania Nezrick from Kishwaukee College's Biology Department. Read on for some fantastic advice on how to achieve your goals and some great reading suggestions that are highlighted with blue links ...
Do you love Legos? Well, so does Dr. Swingley! Read on to find out all about astrobiology, microbes, and the great kinds of books that Dr. Swingley loves to read. What is your name? Wesley Swingley What is your job title and ...
Do you know what a botanist does? This week, The Children's Department is delighted to welcome Dr. Duvall from NIU's Biology Department, so keep reading to find out more about what a botanist studies, and get some reading ideas to ...
This week, the DKPL Children's Department would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Chris Hill, Assistant Professor of Biomechanics at NIU. If you have ever wondered how the brain makes your body work, then read on to ...
The Children's Department warmly welcomes Dr. Jennifer Koop this week, and thanks her for this fascinating interview. We hope you enjoy reading all about Dr. Koop's research and her favorite books as much as we did. And... wait ...
October 26, 2021
Library to Open 309 Creative, Makerspace and More
October 19, 2021
Story Time Is Back in the Library!
September 29, 2021
STEM Kit: Code & Go Robot Mouse
September 24, 2021
DKPL Podcast Episode 5: Baking
