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The Readers’ Services team is so excited to announce the theme for our 2022 Winter Reading initiative...The Read Less Traveled!  

What does that mean? 

A “read less traveled” is a book that transports you to a new place, country, or culture. 

Reading translated works and international authors is a great way to learn about other cultures—and maybe even discover a favorite new author. 

We can’t wait to hear about the new books and authors you discover!  

So, how can you participate? 

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Your library's staff really, really misses Summer Reading the way it used to be.

Music, crafts, huge gatherings on Library Plaza, spinning wheels, prizes, scavenger hunts, treasure chests, a team of teen volunteers, and BOOKS!

Lots and lots of books.

Every year was a new, eight-week long party.

Back when we started talking about how to give this year's Summer Reading the love it deserves, we decided to use an art theme.

Continue Reading "Summer Reading Design-a-Bookmark Contest" →

This summer, more than a thousand people contributed to our community art project! Together, we transformed the giant letters on the third floor from blank white to confetti-colorful. Come see the finished piece through the north windows of the library lobby.

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We want to see YOUR Art-rageous Masterpiece! All Ages are invited to participate.

Between June 5 - June 30, design a bookmark using the template and paint, crayon, pencil, markers or mixed media.

Return your completed entry and work of art to the 1st floor customer service desk or scan and email to summer@dppl.org.

Winners will be selected in four age categories and will be featured on professionally printed bookmarks given out at DPPL for all to enjoy!

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Starting May 1st, Des Plaines Public Library is joining hundreds of libraries across the United States, and 23 other libraries in our local CCS consortium, in eliminating overdue fines!

We look forward to welcoming past users back and meeting new members of the community! 

Here's what you need to know.

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