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Des Plaines Public Library has been named a 4-Star Library by Library Journal.
5,608 public libraries nationwide qualified to be rated in the LJ Index.
Happening at the library
We have a lot of great online resources available to patrons with Des Plaines Library cards.
If you do not have a library card, you can fill out our online application from home.
We will process temporary cards while we are closed and you can come to the carry-out desk and pick up your physical card whenever you are ready.
We will also be keeping a close eye on holds and ordering additional copies of in-demand ebooks and eaudiobooks so that our patrons can get them faster.
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HelpNow
Assistance is offered in both English and Spanish for grades K-!2 and early college years.
Private tutors can be really expensive! At HelpNow you can connect with a live tutor from 2:00 until 11:55 pm, seven days at week for free!
You'll get one-on-one help in Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Writing & Spanish. Just select your grade level to see what subjects are available.
All tutors are experts in their subject areas - ask them as many questions as you want and get the help you need!
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It’s hard to stay on top of the news and programs offered in this dynamic Covid-19 environment. We’ve compiled a list of practical resources to help navigate the web for assistance, particularly financial, during this ever-changing time. Updated July 24, 2020
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Economic Injury Disaster Loan Information
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For the last year or so, my western view has looked out onto construction on River Road.
There is light at the end of that tunnel, I can see they are ready to pave the other half of the road any day now.
We open at 9:00am today.