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We're happy to introduce the catalog's new look.

We want to ensure you have the best experience finding the materials you need to work, learn, and play. Please let us know if you have feedback.

If you need help, please get in touch directly by phone (847) 827-5551 or by email.

To familiarize yourself with the basics, start by taking one of the short tutorials on this site.

You can access the catalog through the same links at the top of the page you are used to: Account or Catalog, or by entering a new search.

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I’m a quiet person.

I don’t mean quiet as in someone who stays to herself, which I do, but quiet as in even when I think I’m talking loud enough for someone to hear me, I still get the dreaded request of repeating myself.

So for me to participate in karaoke is kind of a big deal.   

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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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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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