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Making History

July 26th will mark 36 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law which protected people with disabilities from discrimination in many areas of public life. This includes areas such as jobs, schools, transportation, and many public and private places that are open to the general public (ADA National Network).

Signed in 1990, and then amended in 2009 with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) on January 1, 2009 (which made significant changes to the definition of ‘disability’), this Act has been vital for changing the landscape for those with disabilities and made it so that disability rights were civil rights.

Continue Reading "Celebrating Disability Pride Month" →

This June, as the library continues to celebrate 250 years of American Independence, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the 10% of Americans – and 4.5% of those living in Illinois – who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

This week we are sharing our picks for Kids & Families 

Don't miss DPPL Celebrates Pride 2026 - PART 1 for our picks for Adults and PART 2 for Teens

Continue Reading "DPPL Celebrates Pride 2026 - PART 3" →

This June, as the library continues to celebrate 250 years of American Independence, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the 10% of Americans – and 4.5% of those living in Illinois – who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

This week we are sharing our picks for Teens. 

Don't miss DPPL Celebrates Pride 2026 - PART 1 for our picks for adults. 

Continue Reading "DPPL Celebrates Pride 2026 - PART 2" →

Looking for fun, high energy family-friendly concerts on Mondays? 

Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us in Meeting Room B/C on the first floor of the library.

Drop in, no registration is required!

Continue Reading "Mondays Are For Music at DPPL This Summer" →

This June, as the library continues to celebrate 250 years of American Independence, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the 10% of Americans – and 4.5% of those living in Illinois – who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

As inductees to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Hall of Fame, the individuals whose stories I’ve chosen to share have helped contribute to the city’s LGBTQ+ community.

It cannot be understated, however, that this is just a glimpse into the variety of people who have helped build Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community.

Continue Reading "DPPL Celebrates Pride 2026 - PART 1" →