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June is Pride Month!

To gain a better understanding of why Pride is valued and celebrated so vibrantly, we have compiled a list of books and other resources the library has to offer.

In PART ONE we shared recommended non-fiction and suggestions for ways to help and protect members of the LGBTQA2+ community.

Today we are celebrating queer joy with Feel-Good Fiction picks.

Continue Reading "15 Books Celebrating Queer Joy" →

Hey, Kiddos! It's time for a new edition of DIY with DPPL!

This time, you'll learn how to make your very own dino mask.

Starting on Saturday, June 24th, stop by the Youth Services desk on the second floor of DPPL to pick up a kit (while supplies last!).

Then use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video. (Grade 1 and up.)

CLAP-CLAP-CLAP. 

SHAKE-SHAKE-SHAKE. 

TAP-TAP-TAP

Move and Groove with DPPL got the beat and brought it to Eaton Field Park on the southwest side of Des Plaines. 

We used shakers and music to foster rhythm, an important part of child development.

Continue Reading "Finding Your Rhythm at Eaton Field Park" →

Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff is reading this month, and suggest you do as well!

READ

On this episode, Sarah, David, Maureen and Jessica talk about this year's summer reading programming at the Des Plaines Public Library, as well as the theme of the challenge: dinosaurs!

Listen to their conversation in the player below:

Continue Reading "Miner Recs Episode 79: Read Roar Repeat! Summer Reading 2023" →