Des Plaines Public Library notes
Programs are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required for most activities. (R) Register at the Registration Desk, (847) 376-2787. (R-YS) Register at the Youth Services Desk, (847) 376-2839. General number: (847) 827-5551. Spanish Information Line: (847) 376-2904. Friends of the Library: (847) 376-2922.
PAWS for a Story: Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Bring a favorite book or choose from our selection. Reading sessions are 15 minutes long and held on Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., through Nov. 20. (R-YS)
Young readers may sign up for a 15-minute session for five consecutive weeks and practice their reading skills. Participants may register at the Youth Services Desk. A consent form must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Morning Book Discussion: Readers' Services Manager Roberta Johnson leads a discussion of "Eat, Pray, Love," by Elizabeth Gilbert at 10 a.m. today. Copies of the book are available at the Readers' Services Desk on the third floor. Register online at www.dppl.org, under "Events," or in person at the Registration Desk.
Carnegie Library: The library will host "The Carnegie Library: Treasures on the Illinois Landscape" at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The lecture by Annette Baldwin will discuss Scottish immigrant Andrew Carnegie, one of the captains of industry in 19th century America, who believed in giving away his enormous wealth and consequently funded the building of more than 2,000 public libraries. To register, call (847) 376-2787 or visit www.dppl.org, click on "Events."
Drop-In Chess: Children at all levels can meet other players, learn strategies to improve their chess game from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Thursday Evening Book Discussion: Readers' Services Assistant Laura Adler leads an adult book discussion of "Enrique's Journey," by Sonia Nazario at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Copies of the book are available at the Readers' Services Desk on the third floor. Register online at www.dppl.org, under "Events," or in person at the Registration Desk.
Story Explorers: Kids in grades 3-5 will get together at 4 p.m. Thursday to participate in theme-based activities including stories, crafts and a snack. (R-YS)
Library Information: Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Main phone number: (847) 827-5551. TTY: (847) 827-0515. Reference information after hours: (847) 803-3977. Live online reference service: www.myweblibrarian.com. Library Web site: www.dppl.org.