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20 Reads Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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by DPPL Celebrates
09.13.24

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

One of the ways Des Plaines Public Library is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage month is digging into these reading recommendations below.

Want more? Check out past recommendations from 2023 and 2022.

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The Canvas

August 2024 Updates

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by The Project Team
08.27.24

The Canvas - DPPL's new creative space - is now under construction and set to open in early 2025.

Colorful The Canvas logo
Here's a peek at what went on behind the plywood in August.

And learn more about the project here.

What is being built behind the plywood on the 4th Floor?

The Canvas is DPPL's new creative space, including studio and instructional space, a digital media lab, and additional study rooms.  It is currently under construction on the 4th Floor.

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