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Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff recommends you read, watch, or listen to this month!

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Did you miss the class? Watch the recording! Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Join us to explore Bode’s early inspirations and performances, leading up to her portrayal of Nessarose in Wicked. Bode will share personal stories and insights from her time on stage, the challenges and rewards of being part of an iconic production, and what the future holds for her career.  She will be joined in conversation with Amanda Finn, a queer theater, lifestyle, and travel journalist based in Chicago. Click here to watch the recording!

(This program originally aired over Zoom on September 16, 2025 and will be available until October 20, 2025.)

Did you know that Illinois has its own pyramid?

Monks Mound, located at the Cahokia Mounds in Collinsville, was occupied in 900 CE by a Mississippian culture!

While Monks Mound may be a site from the past, First American and Native American peoples’ presence and impact isn’t limited to distant history. 

Every November, Native American Heritage Month celebrates the past and present of Native Americans across the U.S.

Continue Reading "Explore Native American History with DPPL" →

Check out more than 50 things to do at DPPL this month. Programs, crafts, classes and more for Adults, Kids and Teens.

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Join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of one of Des Plaines' crown jewels:  The Des Plaines Theatre!

Download a coloring template (or create your own), drop off your masterpiece and be entered into a drawing to win a Dinner and Show for 8 People, and more! 

Continue Reading "The Canvas + Des Plaines Theatre 100th Celebration Project" →