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Graphic text reading read, watch and listen

A place to explore the very best in books, movies and music.

for reading and viewing suggestions.

Tell us what you like and we'll respond with authors and titles that are similar.

Where can we take you today?

December 2008 book discussion titles:

Limbo: blue-collar roots, white-collar dreams by Alfred Lubano, Tuesday, December 2 at 10 a.m. Register online.

The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett, Thursday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. Register online.

Books are always available one month prior at the Readers' Services Desk, 3rd floor.

Book cover of Limbo by Alfred Lubano

Book cover of The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

Welcome to Positively Ellinwood Street, a blog for library fans - whether you like to read, watch or listen! In the latest post, David is singing about frightful weather and delightful books.

Staff Picks - read book reviews written by Des Plaines Public Library staff

BookChecker - download a simple tool to check our Catalog for books you find at the Amazon and Barnes & Noble Web sites

What's Hot In Des Plaines

High School Summer Reading Lists/Learning Resource Center Links

Meet the Readers' Services Staff - Coming Soon!

Book/Movie Advisor - Fill in this form and we'll suggest books and movies you will enjoy