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Greg Alexander of XRT's Breakfast with The Beatles will discuss 50 years of Abbey Road. Wednesday, August 28: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Register
Books are available one month prior at the Readers Services Desk on the third floor. Tuesday, September 03: 10:00am - 11:00am Register
By Joel
August 19 • Staff Picks
"Literature" can be daunting. Ditching all preconceptions before reading novels written by literary giants can possibly help make them more accessible. What are some major works that you have always meant to read but haven't done so yet? What is stopping us? More on “We Have Come Not to Praise Books, But to Read Them”"→
By Stephanie
August 13 • Spotlight
Library + School = Early Literacy Success! DPPL and the Westerhold Early Learning Center (ELC) work together toward the goal of school readiness for all children of Des Plaines. More on “Working with the ELC”"→
By Miner Recs
August 7 • Spotlight
On this episode we talk Fantasy Football. The Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA) reports approximately 41 million people play fantasy sports every year. Dave, Tony, Joel and special guest Elliott share some of their experiences playing one of the world's favorite pastimes. More on “Miner Recs Episode 59 Now Available!”"→
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