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Youth Services is all about projects. 

It. Never. Ends.... 

BUT on the bright side, it keeps us on our toes. 

Our next project involves you. Yes, YOU! 

How, you ask? Well...

IT'S SUMMER!!!! At least by our standards. 

And by every kid who would've been starting "summer vacation" right now. 

And you know what that means for Youth Services. 

Time to DECORATE!!

Continue Reading "Paper Chains So Insane!" →

It’s hard to stay on top of the news and programs offered in this dynamic Covid-19 environment. We’ve compiled a list of practical resources to help navigate the web for assistance, particularly financial, during this ever-changing time. Updated July 24, 2020

GOVERMENT RESOURCES

City of Desplaines

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Economic Injury Disaster Loan Information

Important City Updates

Continue Reading "A Guide to Covid-19 Related Financial Resources and Assistance" →

The building is still closed but the library is open.

IT'S SUMMER!!!! At least by our standards. 

And by every kid who would've been starting "summer vacation" right now. 

You know what that means for Youth Services. 

Time to DECORATE!!

While we can't go big like other summers, we do have plans.

Stay tuned for this week's Family Friday post. 

In the meantime, you may have noticed that there's A LOT going on this year. 

And it can be overwhelming. 

So let's spread some joy in your neighborhood. 

Today, we're going to make some decorative window clings. 

Continue Reading "It’s Wednesday. Let’s Decorate! Pt. II" →

 

Missing one-on-one book recommendations from your favorite 3rd floor staffers? DPPL's new Miner Recs Book Talks are the next best thing! 

Each week DPPL's readers advisory staff will "talk" their best "recs" of books, movies and more!

And while we're all sheltering in place, we're calling the first few entries in this series Grounded Recs. 

In Episode 7, Joel talks about Satanic Panic, a comedy-horror film directed by Chelsea Stardust starring Hayley Griffith and Rebecca Romijn where a pizza delivery girl becomes unexpectedly caught up in a satanic coven.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, DPPL cardholders can watch Satanic Panic today through Hoopla. Enjoy!

Hey Kiddos! It's Thursday and time for DPPL Storytime. We miss you all and hope you will tune in for a new episode each week! We're continuing our celebration of Children's Day in Poland, and on this episode, Pani Ela reads "Bardzo Głodna Gąsienica" by Eric Carle and sings "Malutki Pajaczek" for you. Enjoy! Don't forget, you can follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see more virtual programming like this!