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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!

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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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