DPPL Storytime
Virtual Storytime: Hair Love
02.05.21
02.05.21
Kids & Parents
Bag o’ Board Books
Are you craving new books for you and your young kiddo to read together, but don't have time or energy to find books to put on hold?
You can always call (847.376.2839) or email (YSDesk@dppl.org) the Youth Services Staff and we will happily grab books for you, but now there's another super easy option.
Stop by our Carryout desk and pick up a pre-selected "Bag o'Board Books!"
Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts
Miner Recs Episode 71 Now Available!
01.27.21
On this episode, Charlie, Ariana, Annie and David talk about The Queen's Gambit, a limited miniseries available on Netflix, based on a novel by Walter Tevis. Along the way, they also touch on how the show's popularity has encouraged a new wave of interest in chess, how Netflix has changed our watching habits, the library's board game collection, and much more! (Please note: this episode was recorded remotely using Zoom - you may notice some slight audio imperfections, which were inherent in the source.)
Listen to their conversation in the player below:
Wednesday Crafternoons
It’s Wednesday. Let’s Shake It Up!
01.27.21
♫ Shake It Up ♫
♫ Ah, Ah, Ah, Shake It Up, Shake It Up ♫
New Year. New Month. NEW CRAFT!
Who here loves shakers?
We know we do. 🖐️
Rattles, maracas, jingle bells, even dog toys!
Everyone loves them. Can you blame them?
They're fun and SO easy to make.
Throw some beans or rice into a closed container and BOOM!
You got yourself a shaker.
But have you ever tried to make a SHAKE PAINTING?
Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts
Miner Recs 1.25.21 Newsletter
01.26.21
Here's what the experts at DPPL recommend YOU read, watch and listen to this month. And more!