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Local resident and library staffer John Lavalie, and five of his friends, have just published a book called RED WHITE and WHO: the Story of Doctor Who in America.

I interviewed John about his book and his fascination with Doctor Who and Whovian fandom.

My first question was, “Why are you a fan of the British show Doctor Who?”

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During the week of April 16th, our library consortium of 24 area libraries (CCS) will be transitioning to a new online catalog.

This means a new look - and some new bells and whistles - that will make the catalog easier to search and use. Get more information about the new catalog changeover.

You are going to love:

• The new responsive design will make it easy to use the catalog on any device: phone, tablet or computer.
• A new mobile app! If you use the DPPL app now, our plan is to keep the current app available to you for a short period after the transition. We are also planning the release of a new app, called DPPL Mobile, to follow shortly after the April 17th date.
• Choose an easy to remember username (optional)
• Easily update your notification preferences, including email, text, or automated calls.
• Access all the same materials from any of the consortium's libraries, with the option to change your preferred pickup location.

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There was a time (not long ago) when I never listened to audiobooks.

Audiobooks made me think of CDs...disks that could get lost or scratched, that needed a portable player, or even worse required a car.

Nope, nope, nope.

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On this episode, Dave, Tony and Joel celebrate movie awards season by discussing two films released last year which received very different critical receptions: The Shape Of Water, nominated for 13 Academy Awards (including Best Picture), and Baywatch, nominated for 4 Razzies (including Worst Picture). Have a listen below:

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Food for Fines returns to DPPL March 10 - 18, 2018.

Each food item will result in $1 of fines being cleared.  Applicable to fines on Des Plaines items only, not charges for lost or damage materials.

All donated items will go to the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Desplaines. 

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