Ways To Play At DPPL

03.20.23
Looking for something to do this spring?
Look no further than DPPL for ideas and activities to learn, enrich and keep active all season long.
- Hang out, play board games, craft, meet with a club or read in The Commons, DPPL’s teens-only dedicated space.
- Check out video games for PS4/PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and play them in The Commons. Or check out and bring a Nintendo Switch home.
- Check out a board game and host Game Night. DPPL has something for all skill levels and gaming preferences.
- Stream music for free using the Freegal or Hoopla app. Or check out a vintage style Wooden Turntable and Bluetooth Speakers and spin some vinyl at home.
- Borrow our Pickleball Set from our Library of Things and play with friends on one of Des Plaines' dedicated pickleball courts.
- Preserve the good ole days – check out a Wolverine F2D or Elgato Digital Converter and digitize old film or 35mm slides.
- Get handy and build that deck – check out a Dowell Household Tool kit, Ratchet set, tape measure, safety goggles, bar clamps and more.
- Check out a ukulele, music stand, and some sheet music, then learn to play it with Artist Works.
- Visit our giant magnet wall and see what creations you can make, or explore our new Holiday Board Books collection on the 2nd floor.
- Get an up-close look at real insects with the Insectmania Discovery Kit or build a remote control space vehicle with the Snap Rover Discovery Kit.
- Cozy up at a live weekly Toddler Storytime, Family Storytime, Tales & Tunes and Movies in the Corner events for kids.
- Make any walk, driver or chore time more exciting: listen to a book anywhere with a Playaway that fits in your pocket.
- Check out a Museum Adventure Pass with your library card for access to free or discounted admissions to area cultural attractions.
- Follow DPPL on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook for early notice of upcoming programs, special events and fun library content.
- Subscribe to Automatically Yours and get the newest books by your favorite authors…. automatically!
- Join a monthly discussion group. DPPL offers monthly adult 20’s & 30s, Non-Fiction, Fiction and Film discussion groups.
- Checkout a Cricut Maker, easel with carrying case, sewing machine, glue gun, knitting needles, jewelry crafting kit and much more from the 3rd floor Library of Things.
- Drop by Open Mic Night and share your creative visions with other enthusiasts.
- Drop Into a Tech in the Forum session and learn how to access ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming movies and music options.