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Calling all Educators, Parents, and Students! I don’t know about you, but I’m always caught off guard when I see the new displays of school supplies pop up at Target. It’s hard to imagine that we’re only a few weeks away from the start of another school year! So while you are having as much… Read More

Happy July! I’d like to welcome a new contributor to the monthly music blog. His name is Matthew Kerner and he’s been a Patron Services Assistant for the past couple of years at the library. Matthew plays drums in his band and has studied music in college. Like before, both of us will recommend 2… Read More

Rokus are one of the most popular items in our Library of Things collection at DPL. We surveyed patrons on which new streaming services the library should offer. Based on your feedback, we’ve added two new streaming services to the collection! We now offer HBO Max and Apple TV as streaming services via our Rokus.… Read More

This summer, MakerSpace is providing you with some summer-themed trinkets and project kits. Stop by and pick up a kit today! Kits include: A laser-cut acrylic planter Grow something this summer with your own custom acrylic planter! Materials included: 2 laser cut long side slotted planter walls 2 laser cut short side planter walls 4… Read More

Chase summer boredom away with this month's Grab & Go Kits! We have different kits for each age group including youth, tweens, and teens. Kits are available while supplies last outside in the green creation station and inside the Library in the Youth Services Department. Youth: Paper Plate Suncatcher For grades K-3. Create a beautiful… Read More

With this month’s Teen Grab & Go craft, you'll use an embroidery hoop to weave a beautiful piece of art! Kits are available while supplies last outside in the green creation station and inside the Library in the Youth Services Department. Materials Provided: A skein of yarn A skein of embroidery floss ~14ft of warp… Read More

Create a beautiful suncatcher for your favorite sunny spot in your home! Kits are available while supplies last outside in the green creation station and inside the Library in the Youth Services Department. Instructions: Look at your tissue paper and THINK about a design that you'd like to make. You can make an actual image… Read More

This month’s Tween Grab & Go craft is a DIY T-Shirt Tote! Kits are available while supplies last outside in the green creation station and inside the Library in the Youth Services Department. This activity is tailored for grades 4-6. Supplies: T-shirt (the white one provided or an old one you are okay cutting up!)… Read More

In light of the recent tragic events in Highland Park, we wanted to share these resources with you. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life, and share our condolences for the victims, those who were injured, their loved ones, and the Highland Park community. The Youth Services Department is here for you and… Read More

Mariel and I are back again for another round of music recommendations. Sadly, this is the last month Mariel will be contributing to the music blog post. We will miss Mariel and have appreciated her recommendations for the past half-year. Let’s send Mariel off with four more great music recommendations for you to enjoy! For… Read More