Spotlight
This June, as the library continues to celebrate 250 years of American Independence, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the 10% of Americans – and 4.5% of those living in Illinois – who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Don't miss DPPL Celebrates Pride 2026 - PART 1 for our picks for Adults and PART 2 for Teens
Spotlight
This June, as the library continues to celebrate 250 years of American Independence, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the 10% of Americans – and 4.5% of those living in Illinois – who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Don't miss DPPL Celebrates Pride 2026 - PART 1 for our picks for adults.
Spotlight
Our consortium, CCS (Cooperative Computer Services) has upgraded the DPPL's "classic" catalog to BiblioCore, a redesigned catalog experience built to make discovering books, movies, and music easier and more enjoyable!
Experience improved searching, easier browsing, accessibility upgrades and new community features
Spotlight
The Chicagoland area has an amazing wealth of Asian American and Pacific Island history to explore – many of which you can access with your library card! Here are some resources that can help you find, discover, and learn about these communities.
Continue Reading "Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!" →
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Even before its founding in 2006, Deaf History Month has always been heavily intertwined with libraries.
This date was chosen for historical significance, as it coincided with the 1988 appointment of Dr. I. King Jordan, the first deaf president of Gallaudet University – the United States’ first and only higher education institution designed for deaf and hard of hearing students.