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On the latest episode of Miner Recs, Dave, Jami, Joel and Tony celebrate our space-themed summer reading program by discussing various books about science. These include The Demon-Haunted World: Science As A Candle In The Dark by Carl Sagan, The Cosmic Cocktail: Three Parts Dark Matter by Katherine Freese, Brief Answers To The Big Questions by Stephen Hawking, and Undeniable: Evolution and the Science Of Creation by Bill Nye. Hear it on the player below:

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On the latest episode of Miner Recs, Dave, Tony and Joel discuss The Man In The High Castle, a television series on Amazon Prime which adapts Philip K. Dick's novel of the same name. The book and show depict a dystopian alternate history in which the Allies have lost World War II. Hear it on the player below:

Interested in listening to more episodes of Miner Recs? You can subscribe with iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or on our Podomatic page.

For more information about the podcast and the DPPL staff who make it, visit our podcast page.

Board games are a multibillion dollar industry that is growing every year.  

So, DPPL is bringing the games to you with our circulating collection.  

That’s right, you can bring a board game home from the library to play with your family and friends.

Continue Reading "4 Reasons to Checkout a Board Game at DPPL!" →

On the latest episode of Miner Recs, Dave, Tony, Jami and Joel dive deep into Acorn TV, a video streaming service available for free to DPPL cardholders featuring television shows and movies from Britain and beyond! Shows discussed include Detectorists, Loch Ness, Rebecka Martinsson, Jack Taylor and more. Have a listen to their recommendations on the player below:

Interested in hearing more episodes of Miner Recs? You can subscribe with iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or on our Podomatic page.

For more information about the podcast and the DPPL staff who make it, visit our podcast page.

Do you have a business is located in Des Plaines?

If you do, you are eligible to receive a Company Library Card good for three years.

Here are some of the benefits you get from using your Company Library Card.

Continue Reading "3 Reasons Des Plaines Businesses Need a Library Card (and how to get one)" →