Des Plaines Public Library

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, the library is closed Friday, June 19.⁠
Access to our digital library is available 24/7 at dppl.org.

06/17/2026

One of our favorite times of year!

Taste of Des Plaines is just two days away! This year's festival features 10 local food vendors serving a wide variety of flavors and favorites, including Charcoal Delights, Giuseppe’s Pizza, HD Cuisine, Karavan, Kona Ice, Mexico Restaurant, Midwest Smoke BBQ, Que Bola Cuban Cafe, Serna’s Grill and Tiki Terrace (Hawaiian Food Truck).

Come hungry, there’s something for everyone! For more information, including restaurant menus, visit desplainesil.gov/taste

06/17/2026

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06/12/2026

🔥Summer 2026 at Des Plaines Public Library is under way!🔥⁠
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Our amazing volunteers, Omar and Shay, are here to support the team. Thank you for being a part of Team Des Plaines!⁠
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Learn more and join in on the fun @ dppl.org/teamdesplaines

06/09/2026

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

Check out the June newsletter for more staff picks ➡️ https://conta.cc/4avIVrF

06/09/2026

DPPL's SRC Kick Off Event is happening now through 4 pm! Come on down:

Tuesday, June 9th
1-3pm: Bubble Stations provided by Absolute Science
1:30-3:30pm: Face or Arm Painting provided by A Hardy Party
1-4pm: Games and Crafts
1-4pm: The Physics Dimension - Carousel of Science

06/06/2026

Join Team Des Plaines this summer at the Des Plaines Public Library! 💫⁠
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Our Summer Reading Challenge for Kids, Teens, and Adults officially starts today, June 6.⁠ Learn more at dppl.org/summer.

06/06/2026

Join DPPL's staff, Des Plaines' school librarians and community partners in getting excited about our 2026 summer reading program, Team Des Plaines!

More details at dppl.org/teamdesplaines or dppl.org/summer!

06/05/2026

This week for Pride Month, we are sharing our picks for Teens! For more, read our Part 2 of DPPL Celebrates Pride 2026 ➡️ https://www.dppl.org/blog/post/dppl-celebrates-pride-2026-part-2

06/05/2026

Looking for fun, high energy family-friendly concerts on Mondays?

Patrons of all ages are welcome to join us in Meeting Room B/C on the first floor of the library. Drop in, no registration is required!

To learn more, visit ➡️ https://www.dppl.org/blog/post/mondays-are-for-music