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Vote early for the 2024 election at Des Plaines Public Library

The polling site is located in Meeting Room C on the first floor of the building.

Monday, October 21 - Saturday, October 26: 9am - 5pm
Sunday, October 27: 10am - 4pm
Monday, October 28 - Saturday, November 2: 9am - 5pm
Sunday, November 3: 10am - 4pm
Monday, November 4: 9am - 5pm

Please note that DPPL is NOT a polling location on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th. On Election Day, you must go to your neighborhood polling place.

The Canvas - DPPL's new creative space - is now under construction and set to open in early 2025.

Here's a peek at what went on behind the plywood in September.

And learn more about the project here and check out the August edition here.

Continue Reading "September 2024 Update" →

Check out more than 50 things to do at DPPL this month. Programs, crafts, classes and more for Adults, Kids and Teens.

Read the October Newsletter Now

On this episode, Angelo, Alicia, Ariana and Sarah discuss Banned Books Week, an annual event promoted by the ALA seeking to promote and celebrate open and easy access to information and the freedom to read what you want. Listen to their conversation in the player below:

Continue Reading "Miner Recs Episode 90: Banned Books Week" →

Hey, Kiddos! It's time for a new edition of DIY with DPPL!

This time, you'll learn how to make your very own beaded butterflies.

Starting on Saturday, September 28th, stop by the Youth Services desk on the second floor of DPPL to pick up a kit (while supplies last!), and then use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video.

(Grade 1 and up.)