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Looking for something to do this spring?

Look no further than DPPL for ideas and activities to learn, enrich and keep active all season long.

 

• Hang out, play board games, craft, meet with a club or read in The Commons, DPPL’s teens-only dedicated space.
• Check out video games for PS4/PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and play them in The Commons. Or check out and bring a Nintendo Switch home.
• Check out a board game and host Game Night. DPPL has something for all skill levels and gaming preferences.
• Stream music for free using the Freegal or Hoopla app. Or check out a vintage style Wooden Turntable and Bluetooth Speakers and spin some vinyl at home. 
• Borrow our Pickleball Set from our Library of Things and play with friends on one of Des Plaines' dedicated pickleball courts.
• Preserve the good ole days  – check out a Wolverine F2D or Elgato Digital Converter and digitize old film or 35mm slides.
• Get handy and build that deck – check out a Dowell Household Tool kit, Ratchet set, tape measure, safety goggles, bar clamps and more.
• Check out a ukulele, music stand, and some sheet music, then learn to play it with Artist Works.
• Visit our giant magnet wall and see what creations you can make, or explore our new Holiday Board Books collection on the 2^nd floor.
• Get an up-close look at real insects with the Insectmania Discovery Kit or build a remote control space vehicle with the Snap Rover Discovery Kit.
• Cozy up at a live weekly Toddler Storytime, Family Storytime, Tales & Tunes and Movies in the Corner events for kids.
• Make any walk, driver or chore time more exciting: listen to a book anywhere with a Playaway that fits in your pocket.
• Check out a Museum Adventure Pass with your library card for access to free or discounted admissions to area cultural attractions.
• Follow DPPL on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook for early notice of upcoming programs, special events and fun library content.
• Subscribe to Automatically Yours and get the newest books by your favorite authors…. automatically!
• Join a monthly discussion group. DPPL offers monthly adult 20’s & 30s, Non-Fiction, Fiction and Film discussion groups.
• Checkout a Cricut Maker, easel with carrying case, sewing machine, glue gun, knitting needles, jewelry crafting kit and much more from the 3^rd floor Library of Things.
• Drop by Open Mic Night and share your creative visions with other enthusiasts.
• Drop Into a Tech in the Forum session and learn how to access ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming movies and music options.

 

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