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Des Plaines Public Library trustees have approved a 2022 budget including a $300,000 expenditure to replace a 21-year-old chiller system and increasing the property tax levy to $6.4 million, from $6.1 million in 2021.

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The current chiller system is beyond its expected lifecycle and is in urgent need of replacement.

It regularly breaks down, stops cooling, and creates potentially hazardous conditions in the building for residents and staff.

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Happy Reading From Your Youth Services Team! 

The Youth Services Team loves sharing books, audiobooks, and movies that we've enjoyed and we think kids and their parents will enjoy too. Here's what we've been loving in August.

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We've been on a major roller coaster of the unprecedented kind ever since COVID-19 became part of the English language--and our lives.

You've probably noticed.

Continue Reading "Does My Facemask Look (and Smell) Clean Enough, and Other Random Thoughts on COVID-19" →

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

READ THE JUNE NEWSLETTER

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On this episode, Charlie, Michelle, Ariana and Joel have a conversation about art, inspired by our art-rageous summer reading theme. They give recommendations on art documentaries available from our DVD collection or for on-demand streaming from Kanopy, and discuss some of the eye-catching artwork on display throughout our library.

Listen to their conversation in the player below:

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