Blog

Remember the good old days when pediatricians recommended a two-hour limit to screen time?

When synchronized was used for swimming, and tardiness was caused by traffic, not by a misplaced password or broken link.

It is hard to believe that a year ago at this time things were so different.

Continue Reading "Remote Learning Support Packs, Internet Not Required" →

There are still sunny days ahead, even if some of them will have us bundling up a bit!

We're excited to bring you another great picture book to read as you enjoy one of Des Plaines' great parks!

Head over to Blackhawk Park to enjoy reading Maybe Something Beautiful by Isabel F. Campoy while you play in the park. 

Continue Reading "Take a (Story)Walk and Find Something Beautiful" →

We're not Hispanic or Latinx, (click here to see the difference between those words) so why should we bother? 

What is Hispanic Heritage Month and why is there such a thing?

Continue Reading "Why Should My Family Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?" →

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

Starting on Saturday, September 18^th, stop by the Youth Services desk on the second floor of DPPL to pick up a kit (while supplies last!).

This time, you'll learn how to make a dragonfly using objects like pipe cleaners, beads, and (everybody's favorite) googly eyes!

Then use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video. 

Continue Reading "DIY With DPPL: Dragonfly" →

Back in the fall of 2020, we decided that we wanted to create a program to celebrate the popular characters and stories that the children of Des Plaines were checking out during the pandemic.

But, this program had to happen with both of us SAFELY in a room together.

And on zoom. 

If you missed them then, you are in luck! 

Continue Reading "Did you miss the Party? Never fear!" →