Illinois students may vote for their favorite book. The Monarch Award is for students in K-3rd grade. The Bluestem Award is for students in 3rd-5th grade. The Rebecca Caudill Award is for students in 4th-8th grade. If you have read a minimum of 3 books, you are eligible to vote for the Bluestem and Caudill Awards. If you have read a minimum of 5 books, you are elibible to vote for the Monarch Award. (Lists of the nominated books are available at the Youth Desk.) You may also check out any of the titles on the list. Pick up a ballot at the Youth Services desk and vote! Votes must be turned in by Monday, Februrary 27.
Stories for little ones. Meet on the Dragon Carpet for a variety of activities featuring puppets, feltboard stories, and action songs. Toddler Times is open to everyone. After story time, enjoy a craft at the craft tables.
Trickster Anansi loves to fool his friends. Create an Anansi the Spider decoration.
Make an extra spider to help decorate the conference room for Shanta, who will be telling African and African-American stories on Sunday, February 26th.
Learn about history during African-American Heritage Month! The Harlem Globetrotters began as a Chicago-area African-American basketball team in 1926. Today, the Globetrotters still combine basketball with fun stunts. Create your own off-court magic with a 3-D Stunt Spinner. There is no signup necessary and is open to children of all ages (with adult supervision). For more information, call 815-756-9568 ext. 250 or email theresaw@dkpl.org.
Are you still paying for email? Still don’t have an email account? Having trouble finding the right provider? Topics covered in Email Account Creation include: Signing up for a free email account and logging in. Signup online or at the Reference Desk or by calling 815-756-9568 ext. 220.
Want to reach out to family and friends who live far away? Have you lost touch with family or friends and want to search for them? This class will bring you up to speed on how to sign up for your own facebook page, how to search for people, upload pictures and chat! Signup online or at the Reference Desk or by calling 815-756-9568 ext. 220.
TAG: Making Libraries Work for Teens! TAG is about local teens talking to librarians and helping to decide which books, programs, and services they need. It's about making your voices heard and your choices matter. Refreshments are provided--all you have to do is bring your ideas, energy, and enthusiasm! This program is, clearly, just for teens.
What are some things to consider when shopping online? What if I have to return it? How will I pay? Are there product reviews? This mini-lesson will help you be a better informed consumer. No sign up required.
Do you have a question about Word? Need extra help with email or your resume? Need help applying what you have learned in class to your personal laptop? Computer Lab is a chance to practice your new computer skills! The lab will be staffed with an NIU Educational Technology student. No signup required.
In this class, we will discuss design principles to make a good first impression and use MS Publisher to make a business card. Signup online or at the Reference Desk or by calling 815-756-9568 ext. 220.
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