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Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

November 25 • Program Highlights Video Archive

Did you miss the class? Watch the recording! Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie explorations. (This program originally aired over Zoom on November 18, 2025 and will be available until December 21, 2025.) More on “Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science”"→

By YS Readers Advisory

Picks For Kids: Rocky’s Recs November 2025

November 18 • 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 November 2025”"→

By YS Staff

DIY With DPPL: Ping Pong Lights

November 15 • DIY with DPPL

Hey, Kiddos! It's time for a new edition of DIY with DPPL! This month, make your own ping pong lights! Starting on Saturday, November 15th, 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: Ping Pong Lights”"→

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