REFERENCE / RESEARCH & LEARN - Des Plaines Public Library

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Photograph of reference librarian assisting a patron at the Reference Desk on the library's fourth floor

Welcome to the Reference Desk - the place to research and learn in the library and on our Web site.

Stop by the Reference Desk on the library's fourth floor, call us at (847) 376-2841 or try Text a Librarian - we are always happy to answer your questions.
Search our subscription research databases to find online reference materials, magazines, newspapers, maps, language and testing tools and much more.
Browse our Subject Guides to get a jump-start on your research - for school, work or personal enrichment.
Get more from our Web site with our online tutorials.

We can answer your reference questions via email -
don't hesitate to contact us.

Reference Services, A-Z

NEW! Text a Librarian - got a question on the go?

Send a text msg to 66746.
Begin your text msg with the code dppl.
Type your question. We'll respond as soon as possible within regular business hours.

2009 Tax Forms - new forms arrive frequently, check back for updates. Forms are kept on the 4th floor.

2009 Tax Information - get tax preparation help, including help from AARP at DPPL and the Frisbie Senior Center.

Assignment Alert for high school teachers

Autism Resource Center

Business/Career Resources

Call a Reference Librarian - 847-376-2841

Computer Classes @ DPPL and other locations

Computer Games - Practice your computer skills.
(FYI - games make sounds - make sure your speakers aren't too loud!)

Computers and Wireless Internet at DPPL

Email a Reference Librarian - If you email us when we are closed, we will respond to your email on the next business day.

Green/Environmental Resources

Exam/Test Proctoring at the Library

Homework Help for High School and College Students

InfoPro Service - Make a one hour appointment for personalized research assistance.

New Immigrants & ESL Center - helpful resources for new immigrants, visitors and ESL students

Meet the Reference Staff -- coming soon!

Research Databases - A to Z

Subject Guides - Find your topic - we've gathered the resources for you.

Suggest A Book

World Language Materials - use our easy one click searches to find books in languages from around the world.

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