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Love the library and looking to serve?

Are you a dedicated library user? 

Want to be part of the group that establishes the policies and procedures to ensure DPPL is responsive to community needs in a  fiscally responsible and progressive way?

Interested in being a part of the group that develops the vision and belief statements that steer these decisions? 

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Do you love the library and are looking to serve your community in a rewarding and dynamic way?

A position on the DPPL board of trustees may be for you!

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The 2015 Book Group Awards at DPPL: And the Winner Is . . .

I enjoy book groups, and I especially like wrestling with what the author wanted to get across in their work and learning of other reader's perspectives.

If you consider what the library experience is all about, you can break it down it down to this:

Libraries are where people meet knowledge, where people meet story, and where people interact with other people.

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Going on an adventure this winter? Capture it with GoPro!

Have you heard? DPPL now has two GoPro cameras available to borrow!

Growing up in the 70s and 80s, when personal video cameras really made it into the mainstream, I remember there’d always be at least one parent with a video camera floating around at various childhood events, like little league games and track meets and birthday parties.  

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Giving or Receiving Tech Gifts? We Can Help

According to This Week in Consumer Electronics, smaller ticket items, not televisions, are expected to be most popular this season.

"Emerging technology" purchases are expected to increase 14%. While no one asks for "emerging technology", think drones, fitness devices, and smartwatches.

I really like the online gift guide from CNET.com, and Consumer Reports also has a pretty great section for the gadget geek as well.

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