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September is National Library Card Signup Month. 

Starting on September 4th, residents who sign-up for a new library card will receive

• A free DPPL tote bag,
• A Coupon for 1 free item off of The Friends’ book shelves,
• An entry into a weekly drawing for a gift certificate to Amazing Bread and Cakes! 

Already have a card? 

You can also have a chance to win. 

Come in and fill out a card telling us why you think the library is incredible.  Your name will also be entered into the weekly drawing for a gift certificate to Amazing Bread and Cakes!

It's that time of the year when you can't stay up late anymore nor sleep in, well at least on weekdays.

The worst has come, it's back to school.

Continue Reading "The Commons Back in School Mode" →

In June 2017 the Pew Research Center released a study reporting that Millennials are the most likely generation of Americans to use public libraries.  

Pew defines Millennials as anyone between the ages of 18-35 years-old as of the fall of 2016, the time at which the survey was administered. According to the study, 53 percent of the age group had used a public library or bookmobile within the previous year. The average across all adults 18 and older was 46 percent.

Continue Reading "DP Social: Events for 20 & 30 Somethings" →

We start with sisterhood, fun and teamwork, then work together to learn the core four computing concepts. Loops, functions, conditionals and variables will become part of your life. Mix it all together and you'll be a part of a project that will educate and benefit the community.

Continue Reading "Want to be a Girl Who Codes" →

Come on Down!

From June 2nd - July 29th summer reading is a game show this year.

Actually it's three game shows in one!

Continue Reading "Read and Win! Adult Summer Reading at DPPL" →