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By Reference Staff
September 20 • DPPL On Demand
Hey, Kiddos! It's time for a new edition of DIY with DPPL! This month, make your own hanging opossum! Starting on Saturday, September 20th, stop by the Youth Services desk on the second floor of DPPL to pick up a kit (while supplies last!), and then use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video. (Grade 1 and up.) More on “DIY With DPPL: Hanging Opossums”"→
By DPPL Celebrates
September 17 • Happening at the library
There’s a lot in the world to be uncertain about, but if there’s one thing I have always been sure of, it has to be the power of food! And books! Cafecito Y Libritos covers both extremely well. More on “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Cafecito Y Libritos, DPPL’s Spanish Book Club”"→
By YS Readers Advisory
September 15 • Rocky’s Recs
The Youth Services Team loves going on adventures together through books, movies, video games, and much more. Find out where your favorite librarians have traveled this month! More on “Picks For Kids: Rocky’s Recs September 2025”"→
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