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A Canvas craft workshop. Thursday, August 21 4:00pm - 7:00pm Register
Learn the art and craft of creating more complex and dynamic dialogue. Wednesday, August 27: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Register
By YS Readers Advisory
August 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 August 2025”"→
By Readers Advisory Staff
August 5 • Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts
Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff recommends you read, watch, or listen to this month! More on “Read, Watch & Listen: Miner Recs August 2025”"→
By eForward
August 1 • eForward Newsletter
Check out more than 50 things to do at DPPL this month. Programs, crafts, classes and more for Adults, Kids and Teens. More on “Happening at DPPL in August”"→
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