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The Bad Dog Blues
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11.20.17
In fact, I had a whole different blog post planned for today, but I just couldn’t find the words.
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In fact, I had a whole different blog post planned for today, but I just couldn’t find the words.
Staff Picks
Are you a podcast lover? Yes? So are we! Learn more about our upcoming event featuring the Chicago based, literary themed “The Lit Review” podcast and other favorite podcasts.
Spotlight
On this episode, Dave, Tony and Joel give you a first look at Artemis, the sophomore novel by Andy Weir, author of The Martian. In the second half of the episode, they share their thoughts on Blade Runner 2049, the sequel to 1982's Blade Runner directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling. Take a listen below:
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Happening at the library
Saturday November 11 is Veterans Day. We at DPPL are grateful EVERY day for the men and women who serve our country.
Here is a round up of ways we are honoring our U.S. military veterans this week.
Kids & Parents
Animals provide lots of fun discussions about sounds and colors, but height is another way to look at animals too.
This month at the Des Plaines Public Library, we are exploring the idea of measurement using animals. Come check out our alcove area on the second floor, where we invite kids to mark how tall they are and compare their heights to actual sizes of animals and other kids.
Continue Reading "How Do You Measure Up? Measuring by Animal" →
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