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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" →

On this episode, Quinn, Dana, Christa, and Camryn discuss some of the rising trends and themes in fantasy and science fiction books and recommend their favorite examples. Listen to their conversation in the player below:

Continue Reading "Miner Recs Episode 98: Cozy Fantasy and Sci-Fi" →

Our consortium, CCS (Cooperative Computer Services) has upgraded the DPPL's "classic" catalog to BiblioCore, a redesigned catalog experience built to make discovering books, movies, and music easier and more enjoyable!

Experience improved searching, easier browsing, accessibility upgrades and new community features 

Continue Reading "DPPL’s New Catalog is Here" →

The Chicagoland area has an amazing wealth of Asian American and Pacific Island history to explore – many of which you can access with your library card! Here are some resources that can help you find, discover, and learn about these communities. 

Continue Reading "Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!" →