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Because of Covid-19, the Census Bureau is suspending door-to-door outreach, and doubling down on email and online outreach.
Use #2020Census on your Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or make up a Census dance on Tiktok!
About 50% of Illinois residents have filled out their form already.
Staff Picks
We’re sharing drinks from the books we’ve loved.
Try them while you’re sheltering in place or at your next Zoom cocktail hour!
Continue Reading "Do You Have a Favorite Fictional Drink?" →
Des Plaines Memory
The word “history” usually makes us think about the distant past - events of someone or something not connected to our daily lives.
There is nothing like a global crisis, however, to make us realize that we are making and living through history right now!
Continue Reading "Making History Together: Share Your 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic Story" →
DPPL Storytime
Hey Kiddos! It's Thursday and time for DPPL Storytime - presented this week en español! We miss you all and hope you will tune in for a new episode each week! First, Miss Becky reads La Oruga Muy Hambrienta by Eric Carle and then Miss Esli sings a fun rendition of Incy Wincy Araña! Don't forget, you can follow us on YouTube for programs like this.
Family Fridays
Día honors the cultures and language of all children.
Here are some ideas for celebrating at home.
The library is currently closed.