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Hello,
I'm Karen McBride, your new Web Services Librarian at the Des Plaines Public Library. I am also the new editor of the library's e-newsletter. 2007 marks the library's 100th anniversary and the theme of our celebration is, "Celebrate the Past, Create the Future." Fittingly, this month's e-news is filled with information about events that reflect the library's history and also exciting new technologies and services being offered by the Des Plaines Public Library.
Enjoy - and remember that we welcome your comments and suggestions. Stop in and visit us soon and remember to frequent our Web site. There is always something new to discover and explore at the Des Plaines Public Library.
Sincerely,
Karen McBride
Des Plaines Public Library
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 How Much Is Your Library Card Worth?
You already know that your Des Plaines Public Library card is your passport to great books, movies and music. During the month of September 2007, your library card will be worth even more during our "Show Us Your Library Card!" promotion. Show your current Des Plaines Library card at any of 25 participating local businesses to receive free gifts and discounts on meals, photo processing, chiropractic care, beauty treatments, custom framing and much, much more. For more information and to see a list of participating merchants and special values, click here or stop by the DPPL for a flyer. Visit our YouTube site during September to watch fun and informative videos about some of the local businesses. And don't forget to read our PlainTalk blog - during the month of September, the blog will highlight the powerful, valuable resource that is your public library card. So, come on, Des Plaines - Show Us Your Library Card! |
 Tell Us What You Think
For the next two weeks, the Des Plaines Public Library is conducting a Community Survey. We will use the survey results to assist us in our strategic planning process for the next three years. We need your input. Click here to take the online survey - your responses are confidential and the survey takes only a few minutes. The survey will close on September 13, 2007, so please take a moment to respond today. Thank you - we appreciate your support and feedback. |
 Centennial Croquet Tournament
Don't forget about our Croquet Tournament, coming up this Saturday, September 8, from
1-5 p.m. Along with croquet, you will find live entertainment and cool lemonade, all in the beautiful surroundings of Central Rose Garden, on Ashland Avenue in Des Plaines.
Registration ended August 31, but all are welcome to view the tournament, cheer on the players and enjoy a taste of days gone by. The Croquet Tournament is co-sponsored by the Des Plaines Park District, Graham Hills and the G.L. Hills Funeral Homes. Click here for more information.
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Centennial Celebration: 
Sunday, October 7
Our Centennial Celebration is just around the corner and we've worked
hard all year to create a magical event you won't want to miss. Join us
on Sunday, October 7, 2007, from 1-4 p.m. for a sensational carnival right on Library Plaza.
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kids will love the old-fashioned carousel rides and games and our
bilingual storyteller. Library Plaza will ring with music from the
Prairie Brass Band, Jimmy's Bavarians Show Band and barbershop quartet
The Chordmasters. Free popcorn, cotton candy and lemonade will be sure
to have you smiling and a short stroll down the street to the Des
Plaines History Center will be rewarded with ice cream and root beer.
(The History Center is located in Kinder House, also celebrating its
100th anniversary this year.)
It's our way of thanking the
community of Des Plaines for 100 years of support and friendship, so
please come and be our guest for an afternoon of fun and more memories
in the making. We'll send you a reminder at the end of September with
more details.
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Events By Email
Since you've already signed up for our e-newsletter, you may be interested in a new online service, Event Notification by Email. Click here for more information and to sign up. You can choose as many event categories as you wish - youth, teen, adult, cooking, travel, etc. - and every time we add an event of that type to our calendar, you'll receive notification and the opportunity to register online. Never miss a library event again!
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 DPPL - now on YouTube!
Have you seen our fun new videos on YouTube? We have our own channel, PlainTalkTV. Click there and you'll find videos about our book cart drill team, The Cart Wheels; the Des Plaines 4th of July Parade; our new "PlainTalk" blog; our Harry Potter Extravaganza and other library events and services. If you're a regular YouTube watcher, subscribe to the library's PlainTalkTV channel so you don't miss out on our latest and greatest.
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