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      eForward Newsletter

      Happening at DPPL in October

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      by eForward
      09.30.22

      Explore the many programs, events, craft kits and other special offerings for Adults, Teens and Kids at the library this month.

      Find something  for everyone, both in person and virtual, in the eForward Monthly Newsletter.

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      The Des Plaines Public Library District strives to ensure that the community has access to our full range of collections, programming, events, meetings, and services. In keeping with the Library’s commitment to digital accessibility, and its ongoing efforts to provide digital accessibility for all users, the Library has adopted the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Version 2.1, Level AA (WCAG 2.1 AA), as its accessibility standard.

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