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Like many Midwesterners, I hate winter.

Nothing transforms me into a winter troll quite like commuting home on a dark night in the gray slush, shivering even in my -20 degree-rated parka. 

But one positive thing about winter?

Fewer plans and more time for reading!

I hope these cozy holiday romance reads warm your soul and make you forget you haven’t seen the sun in days.

Continue Reading "Dreading Midwest winter? Read these 5 holiday romances to brighten your spirits" →

Here's what DPPL staff is reading this month, and suggest you do as well!

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Continue Reading "Read, Watch & Listen November 2021" →

November 13 to 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, which seeks to educate people on the issues that transgender individuals face, as well as increase their visibility in society. 

This week is followed by November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance. 

This day acts as a remembrance for the transgender individuals who have lost their lives due to anti-trans violence.

Continue Reading "17 Books & Resources Supporting Transgender Awareness" →

Explore the many programs, events, craft kits and other special offerings for Adults, Teens and Kids at the library this month.

Find something for everyone, both in person and virtual, in the eForward Monthly Newsletter.

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Continue Reading "Happening at DPPL in November" →

The books that line the shelves at the library are chosen with thought by trained selectors. Many types of sources are used. Library journals and industry magazines have been steady guides. To continually meet the needs of readers, other sources are explored to enhance the depth and breadth of titles, subjects and author diversity.

Advocacy Nonprofits

SOURCE	FOCUS	AGE
American Indian Library Association	American Indians	All Ages
Arab American National Museum	Arab Americans	Youth
Asian/Pacific American Library Association	Asian Pacific Americans	All Ages
Dolly Gray Award	Disabilities	Youth
Schneider Family Book Award	Disabilities	Youth
Ethnic and Multicultural Exchange Round Table	Diversity	All Ages
We Need Diverse Books	Diversity	Youth
Notable Books for a Global Society	Diversity	Youth
Jane Addams Peace Association	Diversity	Youth
Rise: A Feminist Book Project	Feminism	Youth
Association of Jewish Libraries	Judaism	All Ages
Reforma National	Latinx	All Ages
Over the Rainbow	LGBTQIA+	Adult
LAMBDA	LGBTQIA+	All Ages
Middle East Outreach Council	Middle East	Youth

Continue Reading "Diverse Book Sources" →