May 21st, 2021
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. ...
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December 18th, 2020
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 ...
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December 2nd, 2020
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 ...
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November 11th, 2020
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 ...
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September 10th, 2020
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 ...
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August 25th, 2020
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 ...
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August 4th, 2020
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 ...
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July 28th, 2020
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 ...
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July 11th, 2020
Have you ever wondered what an anthropologist does? Perhaps you have an interest in lemurs? Then you will love this week's interview. The Children’s Department would like to issue a warm welcome to Dr. Mitch Irwin, Professor of Anthropology at ...
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June 24th, 2020
The Children's Department is so excited to present this week's STEAM interviewee to you...Wieteke Holthuijzen! She is not only an accomplished grad student, but she collaborated on a book that we have on our library shelves! So please give a ...
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