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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 June!

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

READ THE JUNE NEWSLETTER

Continue Reading "Miner Recs June 2021 Newsletter" →

Every other week in June and July, find the parks around Des Plaines chalked up with an obstacle course ready for you to get moving. 

We will set them up and then let you know on DPPL's Facebook and Instagram pages or here on the blog.

Continue Reading "Silly Sally Obstacle Course at Arndt Park" →

IN THIS EDITION

Six Feet apART, June Holidays, Father's Days of yore.

And More!

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

This time, you'll learn how to make your very own color-changing LED nightlight. Starting on Saturday, June 12th, 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 3 and up.