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Welcome to Summer at DPPL! 

Clubs for Kids, Adults and Teens start June 2nd!  Here's what you need to know.

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Come on Down!

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

Actually it's three game shows in one! 

There are three ways to win this summer at the library. 

Continue Reading "Read to Win! Adult Summer Reading Contests" →

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.

Access the catalog

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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.   

Continue Reading "Karaoke Kraze" →

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?”

Continue Reading "Doctor Who! Doctor Who???" →