Staff Picks
For instance, I am capable of eating frozen pizza five days in a row.
I am very bad at puzzles and should never attempt them.
And I really do enjoy spending time with my family, something I wish I did more of when the world wasn’t at a standstill.
Staff Picks
It’s hard to stay on top of the news and programs offered in this dynamic Covid-19 environment. We’ve compiled a list of practical resources to help navigate the web for assistance, particularly financial, during this ever-changing time. Updated March 30, 2020
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Economic Injury Disaster Loan Information
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Kids & Parents
From time to time, a parent comes up to the Youth Services Desk with a rather sheepish look on their face.
“Ahh...sure...no problem. Captain Underpants?”
The parent, relieved, follows me to the “P” section of J Fiction, explaining along the way that they’re trying to get their kid to read something else, but all they want is Captain Underpants.
“I get it,” I reply. “My kids loved it too.”
Spotlight
We are looking after our patrons in many ways during this temporary closure of the library from March 16 through March 31, 2020.
We have a lot of great online resources available to patrons with Des Plaines Library cards. If you do not have a library card, you can fill out our online application from home. We will process temporary cards while we are closed so that you can access our online resources. We will issue physical cards once we re-open.
We will also be keeping a close eye on holds and ordering additional copies of in-demand ebooks and eaudiobooks so that our patrons can get them faster.
Happening at the library
When the pandemic closed the schools, we followed their example (as stated in our pandemic plan). We don't know when we will be able to reopen; that depends on the virus' spread, Governor Pritzker, and our continued efforts to keep our public and staff safe and healthy.
We're closed today.