Articles filed under Des Plaines Public Library
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Des Plaines library to launch summer reading challengeJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - The Des Plaines Public Library's summer reading challenge for kids will kick off Saturday. Visit the second floor of the library, 1501 Ellinwood St., between 10 a.m. and...
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Des Plaines Public Library eliminates late fees, joining other suburban facilitiesJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - It's been one month since the Des Plaines Public Library eliminated fines for overdue books, DVDs and other items - and officials are calling the trendy change a success...
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Des Plaines library hosts story sessionsMay 30, 2021 1:00 am - Young story lovers can enjoy breakfast with a book each weekday morning this week, courtesy of the Des Plaines Public Library. Andrew Clements' "Frindle" will be read al...
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Rainbow flag now welcome at Des Plaines city hallMay 18, 2021 5:30 am - Five years after Des Plaines officials sparked controversy by flying the rainbow flag outside the local library, the city council on Monday voted to amend local policy a...
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Learn about Chicago music history with 'Sound Opinions' May 11May 06, 2021 11:00 pm - Over a dozen suburban libraries are hosting “Sound Opinions Presents: The 10 Most Important Artists in Chicago Music History” on Tuesday, May 11. It will be 7 to 8:30 p....
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Virtual scavenger hunt in Des PlainesJan 26, 2021 12:00 am - The Des Plaines Public Library will host a virtual scavenger hunt for teen patrons Saturday. The activity will run from 4 to 5 p.m. using Zoom video conferencing. The f...
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Des Plaines Public Library offers online tutoringDec 01, 2020 12:00 am - The Des Plaines Public Library will offer free, online tutoring for middle school and high school students in need of some extra help on Dec. 7. The session will run fr...
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Want to learn more about race in America? This book list will helpAug 22, 2020 1:00 am - For 17 years, John Brennan has been working to spur community conversations about race, racial and social injustice, and addressing systemic racism. It's what prompted B...
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Murphy to host virtual town hall meeting July 22Jul 08, 2020 11:00 pm - To connect with residents and keep the community up to date on important legislative issues, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) will host a virtual town hall mee...
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How a career change led new director to the Des Plaines libraryAug 08, 2019 1:00 am - Despite developing her love for reading and libraries at age of 3, Jo Bonell spent the first half of her working life as an attorney. But after years in the legal profe...