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

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Today Move and Groove with DPPL visited Kylemore Greens Park on the northwest side of Des Plaines.

ROLL WITH IT.

RAISE THE ROOF.

ZING!  ZANG!  ZOOM!

Continue Reading "Move and Groove at Kylemore Greens Park" →

June is Pride Month!

To gain a better understanding of why Pride is valued and celebrated so vibrantly, we have compiled a list of books and other resources the library has to offer.

In PART ONE we shared recommended non-fiction and suggestions for ways to help and protect members of the LGBTQA2+ community.

Today we are celebrating queer joy with Feel-Good Fiction picks.

Continue Reading "15 Books Celebrating Queer Joy" →

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

This time, you'll learn how to make your very own dino mask.

Starting on Saturday, June 24th, stop by the Youth Services desk on the second floor of DPPL to pick up a kit (while supplies last!).

Then use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video. (Grade 1 and up.)

CLAP-CLAP-CLAP. 

SHAKE-SHAKE-SHAKE. 

TAP-TAP-TAP

Move and Groove with DPPL got the beat and brought it to Eaton Field Park on the southwest side of Des Plaines. 

We used shakers and music to foster rhythm, an important part of child development.

Continue Reading "Finding Your Rhythm at Eaton Field Park" →