Did you know you can raise worms AND they can make compost for your garden? This project can take a while (worms are garden superheroes, but they are slow superheroes), so start now to get ready for next spring. ...
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 ...
This week we will be reading a story about Anna and Elsa, and their frozen, icy antics in the castle! Come join us for Anna and Elsa’s Secret Playtime, written by Victoria Saxon, Illustrated by the Disney Storybook Art Team, and published by Penguin Random House. ...
Miss Julie here, to tell you about another fun book we just received: Scientists Get Dressed, written by Deborah Lee Rose and published by Persnickety Press. If you have ever wondered what kind of specialized equipment and clothes scientists need to do their jobs, ...
Floating and Sinking This week, we’re going to play with water to learn about what floats and what sinks! Younger kids (Toddlers-Grade 1) will test out objects to see if they float or sink. Older kids (Grades 2 and up) will learn about ...
The Children's Department warmly welcomes Victoria's answers to our interview questions. Please take some time and read about Victoria's job, her love of the library, and her favorite books! At the end of the interview you will find a link ...
Build a fort! Building a fort is a great (and free!) STEM challenge for kids of all ages. Forts can be simple (a blanket hung over two chairs) or really complex. Forts can also be an indoor or an outdoor activity, ...
Image from: https://www.craftsonsea.co.uk/frozen-flowers-sensory-ice-play/ Nature Bingo + Nature Craft We’re going to offer bi-weekly STEM challenges on this page. The first one: Nature Bingo & Craft! Almost all of us are spending a good deal more time at home these days. But we don’t have ...
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Great Resources to Supplement Your Home Learning Adventure, Part 2
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NIU Nursing Students Offer Perspectives on Mental and Physical Health
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Library Hosts Mind Games Virtual Event
