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      Rocky’s Recs

      Picks For Kids: Rocky’s Recs January 2024

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      01.29.24

      Rocky's Recs January 2024
      The Youth Services Team loves going on adventures together through books, movies, video games, and much more. Find out where your favorite librarians have traveled this month!

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      Miner Recs Episode 85: 2023 In Movies

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      01.19.24

      On this episode, Angelo, Maureen, Michelle, Charlie and Lynne talk about some of their favorite film experiences of 2023, from Barbenheimer to Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.

      Listen to their conversation in the player below:

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      eForward Newsletter

      Happening at DPPL in January

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      01.01.24

      Happy New Year! Check out more than 50 things to do at DPPL this month. Programs, crafts, classes and more for Adults, Kids and Teens.

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      Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts

      Read, Watch & Listen: Miner Recs December 2023

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      12.19.23

      Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff recommends you read, watch, or listen to this month!

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      Rocky’s Recs

      Picks For Kids: Rocky’s Recs December 2023

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      12.17.23

      Rocky's Recs December 2023
      The Youth Services Team loves going on adventures together through books, movies, video games, and much more. Find out where your favorite librarians have traveled this month!

      READ IT NOW

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