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On this episode, Angelo, Alicia, Ariana and Sarah discuss Banned Books Week, an annual event promoted by the ALA seeking to promote and celebrate open and easy access to information and the freedom to read what you want. Listen to their conversation in the player below:

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Hey, Kiddos! It's time for a new edition of DIY with DPPL!

This time, you'll learn how to make your very own beaded butterflies.

Starting on Saturday, September 28th, stop by the Youth Services desk on the second floor of DPPL to pick up a kit (while supplies last!), and then use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video.

(Grade 1 and up.)

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

One of the ways Des Plaines Public Library is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage month is digging into these reading recommendations below.

Want more? Check out past recommendations from 2023 and 2022.

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Download a printable list of participating businesses.

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The Canvas - DPPL's new creative space - is now under construction and set to open in early 2025.

Here's a peek at what went on behind the plywood in August.

And learn more about the project here.

What is being built behind the plywood on the 4th Floor?

The Canvas is DPPL's new creative space, including studio and instructional space, a digital media lab, and additional study rooms.  It is currently under construction on the 4th Floor.

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