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Finally, we had some clear skies above today as the Des Plaines Public Library added a color course to the Prairie Lakes Path.

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Happy Reading From Your Youth Services Team! 

The Youth Services Team loves sharing books, audiobooks, and movies that we've enjoyed and we think kids and their parents will enjoy too. Here's what we've been loving in June!

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DIY with DPPL is our new craft program for kids! While supplies last, come to DPPL and pick up the materials you need to paint a mini masterpiece. Then watch a step by step video on how to assemble it from the kit!

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

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UPDATE:  All the kits have been distributed. We can't wait to see what you create!

The July 17 Wee Artistes kit is inspired by Faith Ringgold's colorful storytelling paintings and quilts. 

Want to learn more about her multimedia art? Good thing you came to the library!

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