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Early Voting 2023

03.10.23
Vote early for the April 2023 election at Des Plaines Public Library
The polling site is located in Meeting Room A on the North side of the building.
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The polling site is located in Meeting Room A on the North side of the building.
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Many of you may have attended our programs for people in their 20s and 30s before.
We just want to spread the word again!
Whether you’re looking to just destress, meet other 20 & 30 somethings in town, or want to try something different (for free) with your friend group, DPPL has fun, creative, and relaxed programs for people in their 20s and 30s, give or take.
We are flexible with the age range, just know these are geared toward this demographic.
If this is you, you are and have always been welcome to all the other programming for adults.
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What does that mean?
Reading translated works and international authors is a great way to learn about other cultures—and maybe even discover a favorite new author.
We can’t wait to hear about the new books and authors you discover!
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Music, crafts, huge gatherings on Library Plaza, spinning wheels, prizes, scavenger hunts, treasure chests, a team of teen volunteers, and BOOKS!
Lots and lots of books.
Every year was a new, eight-week long party.
Continue Reading "Summer Reading Design-a-Bookmark Contest" →
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This summer, more than a thousand people contributed to our community art project! Together, we transformed the giant letters on the third floor from blank white to confetti-colorful. Come see the finished piece through the north windows of the library lobby.
We open at 9:00am today.