Spotlight
Originally, LGBTQ+ Pride events took place on June 28th to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which began on June 28th after the Stonewall Inn was raided by law enforcement and lasted until July 2nd.
Spotlight
NOTE: The Des Plaines Public Library will be closed this June 19th in honor of Juneteenth. There will be a display on the third and fourth floors containing media that honors the holiday.
Juneteenth is a federal American holiday that is also known as “Freedom Day,” a celebration of freeing those who were enslaved.
It honors those who were lost during slavery.
It is a national, symbolic celebration of respect for all cultures.
It demonstrates the fight for freedom for everyone, that no one is free until we are all free.
While it is important to celebrate freedom on this holiday, it is also important to understand the historical significance of this date and why we celebrate.
Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts
On this episode, Angelo, Lynne, Ariana, and Quinn talk about DPPL's 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, detailing the events the library will be hosting for kids, teens and adults alike. (Find out more information about summer reading at dppl.org/summer!) Listen to their conversation in the player below:
Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts
eForward Newsletter
Check out more than 50 things to do at DPPL this month. Programs, crafts, classes and more for Adults, Kids and Teens.
We open at 1:00pm today.