Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts
Read, Watch & Listen October 2021
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10.14.21
Here's what DPPL staff is reading this month, and suggest you do as well!
Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts
Here's what DPPL staff is reading this month, and suggest you do as well!
Program Highlights Video Archive
Author and researcher Richard Rothstein presents on the policies that led to racial segregation in American communities, and what can be done to reverse these practices and work towards racial equity.
(This program originally aired over Zoom on October 13, 2021.)
Continue Reading "The Color of Law & Reversing Segregation" →
Program Highlights Video Archive
There's no shortage of pandemic-related stress these days as COVID-19 continues to invade our world. Dr. Christine Somervill, Director of Programs and Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor at the Cook County North Suburban office of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will offer suggestions on how to cope and build resilience during this most trying time.
(This program originally aired over Zoom on October 13, 2021. Please note that, given the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the information in this program has changed since it was recorded.)
Move & Groove
Move the furniture around, throw down pillows, and put out anything to help you stay off the floor
and get ready for the first round.
Kids & Parents
There are still sunny days ahead, even if some of them will have us bundling up a bit!
We're excited to bring you another great picture book to read as you enjoy one of Des Plaines' great parks!
Continue Reading "Take a (Story)Walk and Find Something Beautiful" →
We're closed for Labor Day holiday.