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On this episode, Dave, Tony and Joel discuss two highly-acclaimed films released last year and now available on DVD at the Des Plaines Public Library: Get Out, a horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele and Moonlight, a drama written and directed by Barry Jenkins. Take a listen below:

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If you didn’t grow up with computers, you may resent having to learn how to operate one. How about giving it another chance? You might be pleasantly surprised at what you learn.

The Des Plaines Public Library has a new, convenient program for adults with little or no computer experience to learn the basics of how to use a computer.

Continue Reading "Helping Adults Master Technology" →

This summer we went to Massachusetts for a week including a few days on Cape Cod and a few days in and around Boston.

It so happened that Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes was on my son’s summer reading list.

Johnny Tremain is a youth novel about a young man living in Boston before and during the Revolutionary War. He was an apprentice silversmith, had dealings with Paul Revere, and took part in many events that birthed our nation.

The CD audiobook was not available so we downloaded it through Hoopla.

Continue Reading "What I Did on Summer Vacation" →

On the latest episode of the Pint and Click Podcast, Dave, Tony, Joel and special guest Joanne discuss the new season of Game Of Thrones and Spider-Man: Homecoming, the latest film reboot of the Marvel Comics franchise, directed by Jon Watts. Take a listen below:

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It can be tough to be new.

You just moved to Des Plaines. You don't know anybody.

How do you find your way? Where do you go?

To the Des Plaines Public Library, of course.

The library? You bet.

Continue Reading "New Kid in Town. Tips for Des Plaines Newcomers." →