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🚨 LOST & FOUND: Stuffed Animal Alert! 🐺⁠⁠This well loved stuffed animal was rescued from our lost and found bin today, a...
05/27/2026

🚨 LOST & FOUND: Stuffed Animal Alert! 🐺⁠
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This well loved stuffed animal was rescued from our lost and found bin today, and is missing their best friend! If you have lost your beloved stuffed animal, please visit the Youth Services information desk on the 2nd floor of the library.

Celebrate America’s 250th at The Canvas! Drop in during Canvas open hours from May 27th – September 5th to create a spec...
05/23/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th at The Canvas! Drop in during Canvas open hours from May 27th – September 5th to create a special DPPL Celebrates America’s 250th kit, including:⁠
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- A zippered limited edition pouch. ⁠
- A pocket-sized Declaration of Independence. ⁠
- A limited edition commemorative sticker. ⁠
- A pencil. And more! ⁠
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Learn more at DPPL.org/Americas250⁠
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Canvas Open Hours⁠
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.⁠
First & Second Saturday of the Month: 12:30–4:30 p.m.

Library Hours Update 🕰️⁠⁠The library will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
05/22/2026

Library Hours Update 🕰️⁠
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The library will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday.

Rocky is here with DPPL's picks for kids! Follow the link to read May's newsletter https://conta.cc/4usGRZI
05/22/2026

Rocky is here with DPPL's picks for kids! Follow the link to read May's newsletter https://conta.cc/4usGRZI

Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff recommends you read, watch, or listen to this month! 📚✨⁠Check out the May new...
05/19/2026

Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff recommends you read, watch, or listen to this month! 📚✨⁠

Check out the May newsletter for more staff picks ➡️ https://conta.cc/3PoroKT

When you're not checking out books with us, visit to our friends at the Des Plaines History Center to check out their la...
05/12/2026

When you're not checking out books with us, visit to our friends at the Des Plaines History Center to check out their latest exhibit: Flora, Fauna, & Us! On display until August 20th.

DPPL has a new catalog- and you are going to love it! With a mobile-friendly design, smarter browsing features, and per...
05/11/2026

DPPL has a new catalog- and you are going to love it! With a mobile-friendly design, smarter browsing features, and personal shelves to save items for later, finding your next great read will be easier than ever.

Check it out here: https://desplaines.bibliocommons.com/

Please note: when you first log in, you will be asked to register your account with your library card number and password.

If you will be in grades 7-12 this fall, come volunteer at the library this summer! Fill out an application, choose a tr...
05/01/2026

If you will be in grades 7-12 this fall, come volunteer at the library this summer! Fill out an application, choose a training date, and you will hear back from us in mid-May. If you do not have access to the Internet, come to the second-floor desk and we will assist you.⁠
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Follow the link to fill out an application ➡️ https://www.volgistics.com/appform/596510738

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1501 Ellinwood Avenue
Des Plaines, IL
60016

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+18478275551

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