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This Summer at DPPL: Celebrate Your Favorite Pets

DPPL's Summer Reading Programs begin Saturday, June 7th and runs through August 3rd with contests, challenges and fun for adults, teens, and kids. ALL THE DETAILS

Kids Event

Wild Times - Storytime at Central Park

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Thursday, July 03: 10:00am - 10:30am More Info

9th District of Cook County

Meet with the office of Commissioner Maggie Trevor

Tuesday, July 08: 10:00am - 12:00pm in the lobby. More Info

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By DPPL Celebrates

40 Recs Celebrating Juneteenth

June 17 • Spotlight

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. 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.

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