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New at Des Plaines Public Library. Enjoy your checked-out materials longer with Automatic Renewals.

Items checked out at Des Plaines Public Library will automatically be renewed on their due date for up to 3 renewal periods.

The renewal happens automatically and there is NO action you need to take. Just sit back and keep reading - or watching, or listening.

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We are going to be rocking, rolling, jazzing, rapping, poetry-slamming, dancing, singing and moving all summer long.  DPPL's 2015 Ready to the Rhythm is going to be FANTASTIC!    READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE. 

Here are the highlights:

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DPPL's collection of picture books for kids on the 2nd floor will be temporarily unavailable both on the floor and in the catalog beginning Friday, May 15.

We are installing new, forward facing shelving and when the project is complete, it will be awesome! The project is expected to take about 2 weeks.

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Free Comic Book Day is an annual tradition.  Local comic book stores let patrons choose from several special books for anyone looking to explore the world of comics.  There are selections from both Marvel and DC, as well as many independent publishers.  This year, we’ll also be celebrating at Des Plaines Public Library!

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Video games have risen to national prominence in our culture, with AAA video game budgets exceeding Hollywood blockbuster films.  As video games have gained wide popularity, they have also attracted strong demand here at DPPL.  We’re happy and eager to meet this growing demand with a greater number and selection of games.

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