During this period when the coronavirus keeps us physically apart, we hope you are enjoying all of the new virtual programs and services launched online in the past several weeks.
Staff has been busy creating and delivering your favorite in-person library programs and services, as well as brand new virtual offerings, on our website and social media.
We are also ordering plenty of new eBooks, new eAudiobooks and more online resources.
Well, for one thing it dates back more than 200 years.
The first U. S. Census was organized by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson.
Both he and President Washington worried that the population was undercounted at less than four million souls (Native Americans were not included). And after spending more than $40,000 on it!
The President blamed (in part), "The fears of others that it was intended as the foundation of a tax.”
Des Plaines Public Library is here to help. Stop by one the library 's Census Response Stations located on the 2nd and 4th floors. A librarian can answer your questions and assist you in submitting your census online beginning March 12th.
Every 10 years, the census records everyone living in this country. It’s written in the Constitution.
February is Black History Month and throughout the month we have celebrated at the library with events and displays to honor the contributions of African Americans, past and present.
A little history.....
Black History Month is an annual observance in February, celebrating the past and present achievements of African Americans.
In 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson—historian, teacher, and author—founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).
