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Creator of adaptive books for disabled children honors her daughter May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Parents of disabled children don't have time to go to the library, says Rita Angelini. But if they did, they'd find children's books to take home that the Prospect Heights woman has adapted especially for their children to read.
Des Plaines residents may reclaim financial assets Mar 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Think the state of Illinois owes you some money? Des Plaines residents will have the opportunity to find out and reclaim personal financial assets during I-Cash Day Wednesday, March 27, at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St.
Des Plaines Toastmasters Club selected for award Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
10.78- with one photo-page 3 On Oct. 27, Des Plaines Toastmasters Club #1645/30 was awarded the Select Distinguished Award and several individual achievements for the 2011-2012 Toastmaster year.
Des Plaines pictorial history book releasing Nov. 26 Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
A pictorial history book with more than 200 vintage images of Des Plaines will be released Nov. 26 in time for the holiday shopping season. "It was very interesting to find out how much Des Plaines has changed over the years ... ," said author David Wittingham. "Early Des Plaines was a tourist town. It was a destination."
Book club donates to Friends of the Des Plaines library Oct 5, 2012 12:00 AM
The Literary Review Book Club of Des Plaines recently made a $500 donation to the Friends of the Des Plaines Public Library. The gift will be used by the Friends to fund a special purchase for the library.
Des Plaines library hosts used book sale Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM
The Friends of the Des Plaines Public Library used book sale will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, (members-only night); 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29; and from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30, at the library.The sale includes a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children, plus videotapes, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs.
Arlington Hts. bookmobile more than mobile library Sep 14, 2012 12:00 AM
While other libraries have put their bookmobiles to rest, the one operated by Arlington Heights Memorial Library is still going strong, making roughly 50 stops every month. It's a way of putting citizens in touch with books -- especially as the library does not have any branches.
Des Plaines library approves $6.2 million budget for 2013Aug 29, 2012 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines Public Library Board recently approved a $6.26 million budget for the 2013 calendar year, which includes a 1.5 percent reduction in the levy amount — roughly $95,000 — over this year's budget. The board did consider a larger cut, but "that would have meant cutting staff," library Director Holly Sorensen said.
Des Plaines Library planning improvements with surplus May 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Awash with surplus funds, the Des Plaines Public Library is planning to make some improvements to its building next year. After a few years of belt-tightening, the library seems to be out of the woods with healthier finances heading into the 2013 calendar year, Library Director Holly Sorensen said.
‘Smile’ creator to lead Des Plaines comics workshop Mar 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Raina Telgemeier, author and illustrator of the award-winning book Smile, hosts a workshop on making comics at the Des Plaines Library.
Alderman: Des Plaines’ finances looking healthy Oct 11, 2011 12:00 AM
After three years of austerity measures, Des Plaines is finally out of a financial sinkhole it dug itself through years of overspending, overtaxing and overextending the city’s debt, 3rd Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz says. City officials began discussing the proposed 2012 budget Tuesday night. Among the highlights are a 0 percent increase to the property tax levy over the previous year’s levy for the second year in a row, no layoffs, a reduction in the city’s debt load — down from $70 million to $63.5 million — and a projected general fund balance of 34 percent of operating expenses at the end of the 2012 fiscal year.
Des Plaines preschool partners with library on literacy Oct 10, 2011 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines Park District Creative Corners Preschool welcomed Courtney O’Keefe, preschool liaison for the Des Plaines Public Library, to class on Sept. 26 and 27. O’Keefe presented a half-hour program on trains to both the Terrific 3’s and the Fantastic 4’s and 5’s.
Des Plaines appoints two library trustees Sep 21, 2011 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines City Council this week gave their approval to Mayor Marty Moylan’s appointees for two vacant seats on the Des Plaines Public Library board. Richard Pope and Vincent Rangel will replace library board members Myrtle Klebe and John Robinson, and serve until June 30, 2014.
Your news Sep 16, 2011 12:00 AM
The village of Mount Prospect and the Mount Prospect Public Library are using grant funds to offer educational programs to help residents reduce energy consumption.
Alderman: Des Plaines library may have water damage Aug 17, 2011 12:00 AM
Des Plaines 6th Ward Alderman Mark Walsten alerted city officials to a potential water damage problem at the library. City officials say they will look into it.
Des Plaines Library looks to market itself Jul 26, 2011 12:00 AM
Des Plaines Public Library officials recently discussed ideas to market the library better and to supplement the library's discontinued bookmobile service. The bookmobile will make its final run on Dec. 17.
Des Plaines library may cancel “Do the Dewey” fundraiser Jul 11, 2011 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines Public Library may put an end to its annual “Do the Dewey” fundraiser after calculating that the cost of putting on the event exceeds the money it’s collected.
Des Plaines meeting addresses mortgage relief Jun 12, 2011 12:00 AM
Area residents who want to learn more about the Illinois Mortgage Relief Project, which aims to help property owners who are at risk of losing their homes, should attend an outreach event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St.
Brunch with Books celebrates reading Jun 11, 2011 12:00 AM
On May 11 and 12, the Des Plaines Park District Creative Corners Terrific 3’s preschool class invited parents, grandparents, and friends to the fifth annual Brunch with Books.
Des Plaines Library may cut bookmobile in 2012 May 4, 2011 12:00 AM
Faced with the prospect of spending thousands of dollars repairing an aging bookmobile, the Des Plaines Public Library's finance committee Wednesday night recommended ending the service in 2012.