Centennial Celebration

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Library Memories | Previous Centennial Programs

Turning 100 is certainly a milestone! In 2007, the library celebrated its centennial anniversary with special programs, activities, handouts and giveaways from January through October. Throughout the year, there were anniversary-themed displays at the library, some presented in cooperation with the Des Plaines History Center (The Kinder House, current home of the History Center, also had its 100th birthday during 2007). We present these archived Web pages to you as sort of a virtual "time capsule" of our Centennial year, as we celebrated the past while continuing to create the future.

Great Beginnings - A message from the Director

Celebrate the past

Centennial Carnival!

Sunday, October 7 at 1 p.m.

Join the Des Plaines Public Library in celebrating its 100th anniversary. An old-fashioned carousel, games, refreshments and entertainment will be available at this free event on Library Plaza.

The afternoon line-up:

On the Library Plaza

 

Carousel            1 - 4 p.m.	Jimmy's Bavarians      1 - 2:30 p.m.
Prairie Brass Band                                   2:30 - 4 p.m.
	Vintage Car Show 1 - 4 p.m. Antique Automobile Club of America Cadillac and LaSalle Chapter Air Brush Face Painting 1 -4 p.m. Clown with Balloons 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.  Stilt Walker 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Lemonade, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Ice Cream (While supplies last)

          At the Kinder House (Des Plaines Historical Society)
          Pearson and Prairie

Homemade Root Beer and Ice Cream with complimentary mug
(While supplies last)
1 - 4 p.m.

Bilingual Storyteller Marcia Gutiérrez 1 - 3 p.m.

The Chordmasters Barbershop Quartet 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Strolling between Kinder House and Library