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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Cafecito Y Libritos, DPPL’s Spanish Book Club

There’s a lot in the world to be uncertain about, but if there’s one thing to be sure of, it has to be the power of food! And books! Cafecito Y Libritos covers both extremely well. Learn More

Throughout the month of October

Costume Laboratory

Join us in The Canvas, DPPL's new makerspace, and bring your Halloween ideas to life. All the Details

Grades K-8

Wicked Good Writing Contest

Entries accepted October 13th - October 29th at the 2nd floor YS Desk. All the details

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By Readers Advisory Staff

Read, Watch & Listen: Miner Recs October 2025

October 9 • 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 October 2025”"→

By DPPL Celebrates

21 Recs Celebrating World Mental Health Day

October 9 • Happening at the library

Now, more than ever, the need for mental health access is a necessity around the world. The 2025 WMHD theme focuses on the essential nature of mental health resource access during catastrophes and emergencies. More on “21 Recs Celebrating World Mental Health Day”"→

By YS Staff

Wicked Good Writing Contest

October 3 • Kids & Parents

Calling all ghosts and ghouls in grades K - 8! Do you like to write? Write a scary (or not so scary) TWO SENTENCE story and win!

Des Plaines Public Library

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Cafecito Y Libritos, DPPL’s Spanish Book Club

Costume Laboratory

Wicked Good Writing Contest

Latest from the Blog

Read, Watch & Listen: Miner Recs October 2025

21 Recs Celebrating World Mental Health Day

Wicked Good Writing Contest

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