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I have long been a fan of Zelda games, having beaten some multiple times. With each new game, I continue to find myself further engrossed in the mystique and intrigue that the world of Hyrule always embodied. It's long been a world filled with unique characters, elaborate stories, and inventive use of items going well beyond just simple weapons.

So when Nintendo announced The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild a few years back, I could not wait to get my hands on it.

DPPL now offers the game in both Nintendo Switch or Wii U formats.

Now that I've had some time to play through the game for myself, here are my thoughts for those of you still on the fence.

Continue Reading "Ready for a Breath of Fresh Gameplay?" →

Is the relationship between you and your daughter driving you crazy?

Almost a different language? Don't know if she is too young for a cell for or not? And what about that constant obsession of checking social media?

Well I have found your solution.

Continue Reading "Decoding Your Teen’s Social Life" →

My name is Ami and I’m an anime addict. 

Addiction can be a good thing or a bad thing.

Depends on what, right?

And I have absolutely no shame in admitting that yes.... I have a problem.

An AWESOME one. 

Continue Reading "New to Anime? Not. Anymore." →

Last week was Spring Break. Some places our friends traveled to:  Italy, Ireland, England, Mexico, the Bahamas, Costa Rica and Florida.

My family? We went to Springfield, Illinois. And had a fabulous time.

Continue Reading "It’s Spring Break. Explore Illinois." →

Consider cheering up a bare wall with some beautiful flowers. Or choose a fun, provocative piece that might start an interesting conversation at your next dinner party. The collection includes watercolors, acrylics, oils and collages purchased by the library over the years.

Check out just one or create a grouping that will that look great in your space. All pieces are searchable by title or artist in our catalog. Click here to enter our Gallery.