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What's New? blogs, video & more

"What's New" is the place where you can catch up on all the news about the Des Plaines Public Library. Here you will find:

Links to our library's blogs: PlainTalk, Positively Ellinwood Street and the Blog of AWESOME (for teens);
Our latest PlainTalk TV videos;
Copies of our Foreword newsletter;
Copies of our e-Foreword email newsletter;
Plus, the latest breaking news from the Des Plaines Public Library.

Have you seen us on YouTube?
We're on PlainTalk TV -
and you are, too!

with your comments and suggestions.

LIBRARY NEWS

Calling all local photographers! Share your best photos of Des Plaines during the winter months and you could win a $25 gift card. All photos will be featured on the Library's Web site. See PlainTalk for contest rules and all the details. Good luck!

How much money does the Library save you every year?
Use this online calculator to find out - you'll be (happily) surprised!

Buy a new, reusable Library tote bag for just a buck! They're roomy, sturdy, recyclable and reusable - you can even throw them in the washing machine (NOT the dryer, however - hang to dry). Buy a whole bunch and use them for grocery shopping, too. Watch our fun "commercial," "Mr. Totebag," on our YouTube channel.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter.

What's new in PlainTalk, the library's blog.

PlainTalk - Karen asks, "If you had one wish, what would it be?"

What's new at Positively Ellinwood Street, our blog for readers, watchers & listeners.

Positively Ellinwood Street - David is singing about frightful weather and delightful books.

Teens, talk about books, movies and whatever in our blog just for teens, the Blog of AWESOME.