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The plywood is DOWN.

The Canvas - DPPL's magical new creative studio and makerspace - is  opening soon! 

Phase One of construction is complete and Phase Two - equipment and furniture set up, testing, and programming -  is now underway.

The Canvas doors will open to the public in March for limited use, and will be fully operational later this Spring.

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The Youth Services Team loves going on adventures together through books, movies, video games, and much more. Find out where your favorite librarians have traveled this month!

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Hey, Kiddos! It's time for a new edition of DIY with DPPL!

This month’s DIY kit is a miniature mindfulness garden. Winter in Chicago often finds us indoors so this project is especially great! Some of the benefits of creating and using these gardens include:

• Improving focus & concentration 

• Connecting with nature 

• Increasing curiosity, creativity, and imagination. 

• Reducing stress and increasing calmness 

• Developing mindfulness and the ability to be present

As they pour the sand and arrange the stones, moss and bridges encourage your children to really connect with the landscape they are creating. They can use the rake to draw lines, swirls, hills, and valleys. Remind them to take a few moments to breathe. The beauty of this garden is ever changing, so enjoy!

Starting on Saturday, February 15th, stop by the Youth Services desk on the second floor of DPPL to pick up a kit (while supplies last!), and then use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video.

(Grade 1 and up.)

Check out more than 50 things to do at DPPL this month. Programs, crafts, classes and more for Adults, Kids and Teens.

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Founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in February 1926, Black History Month is a month-long celebration of African American life, History, and Culture, annually celebrated in February.

What began as a week-long celebration transformed into a month-long way to promote, research, preserve, interpret, and disseminate information about Black life, History, and culture to the global community.

You can read more about the origins and history of Black History Month through the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black History Month, and through the Official Governmental Site for Black History Month.

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