Articles filed under Des Plaines Public Library
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Rainbow flag over library prompts new rules in Des PlainesJul 06, 2016 1:00 am - In response to the rainbow flag flying outside the Des Plaines Public Library in honor of the Orlando terror attack victims, city aldermen Tuesday approved new rules giv...
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Des Plaines Public Library wins Lynsoe Systems #nameyoursorter CompetitionApr 21, 2016 11:00 pm - Meet Chewbooka, DPPL's automated book sorter! He is the proud winner of The Lyngsoe Systems #nameyoursorter video competition. Look for the prize - $500 worth of shiny n...
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Des Plaines History Center hosts book discussionMar 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Copies of "Empty Mansions" by Bill Dedman are now available at the readers services desk at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. The book will be discussed...
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Elk Grove library opposes plan to form districtDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - Elk Grove Village Public Library officials are opposed to former library board trustee Tim Burns' proposal to create a new library district to serve residents in unincor...
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Why group wants new library district in Elk Grove TownshipNov 10, 2015 4:00 am - A proposal to create a new library district in the unincorporated area between Des Plaines and Elk Grove Village is moving forward, with the chance that one or both of t...
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Des Plaines History Center offers Afternoon AdventuresJun 18, 2015 11:00 pm - Children who would like to paint and race a wooden car and create a stained glass transparency are invited to Afternoon Adventures from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug....
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Health care enrollment events in Des Plaines and Wheeling through SundayFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - Residents will be able to enroll in federal health insurance at special events scheduled through Sunday at libraries in Des Plaines and Wheeling. Get Covered America is ...
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World War II exhibit to open at Des Plaines History CenterJan 25, 2015 10:00 pm - The year 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, and the Des Plaines History Center has been combing through its archives for objects and photos to i...
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Home-schoolers to learn about life during WWIIJan 18, 2015 10:00 pm - Home-school families are invited to imagine what life was like during World War II at the Homeschool Adventures program, "War Factories in Des Plaines," from 1-4 p.m. We...
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Halloween Hoopla coming to downtown Des PlainesOct 20, 2014 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, the Des Plaines History Center, the Des Plaines Public Library and the Des Plaines Park District will host the annual Halloween Hoop...