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      Rocky’s Recs

      January 2022 Newsletter

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      Happy Reading From Your Youth Services Team!

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!
      Happy Reading From Your Youth Services Team!

      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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      Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts

      Read, Watch & Listen January 2022

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      by Readers Advisory Staff
      01.13.22

      January 2022 Newsletter
      Here's what DPPL staff is reading this month, and suggest you do as well!

      READ THE JANUARY NEWSLETTER

      DPPL Storytime

      Virtual Storytime: Little Roja Riding Hood

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      by YS Storytellers
      01.07.22

      Hey, Kiddos! It's time for DPPL Storytime!

      This week, Miss Becky will read Little Roja Riding Hood, written by Susan Middleton Elya, and illustrated by Susan Guevara.

      Don't forget, you can follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see more virtual programming like this.

      Kids & Parents

      Remote Learning Support Packs, Internet Not Required

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      by Stephanie
      01.03.22

      Remember the good old days when pediatricians recommended a two-hour limit to screen time?

      When synchronized was used for swimming, and tardiness was caused by traffic, not by a misplaced password or broken link.

      It is hard to believe that a year ago at this time things were so different.

      Continue Reading "Remote Learning Support Packs, Internet Not Required" →

      eForward Newsletter

      Happening at DPPL in January

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      by eForward
      12.31.21

      Explore the many programs, events, craft kits and other special offerings for Adults, Teens and Kids at the library this month.

      Find something for everyone, both in person and virtual, in the eForward Monthly Newsletter.

      READ IT NOW

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      Accessibility

      The Des Plaines Public Library District strives to ensure that the community has access to our full range of collections, programming, events, meetings, and services. In keeping with the Library’s commitment to digital accessibility, and its ongoing efforts to provide digital accessibility for all users, the Library has adopted the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Version 2.1, Level AA (WCAG 2.1 AA), as its accessibility standard.

      If you encounter any accessibility barriers when using the Library’s website or apps, or if you would like to report any accessibility concerns, whether digital, technological, or physical, or if you would like to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at access@dppl.org. We will provide effective communications to provide you with accessible content and reasonable accommodations to address your needs.