We're always changing and growing here at Des Plaines Memory! Watch this page for news from the Des Plaines Public Library, the Des Plaines History Center and our other community partners; comments and information provided by our user community, previews of our upcoming collections - and more!

Newsletters

Check out the archive of our Des Plaines Memory Newsletter, published regularly by the Des Plaines Public Library.

Videos

Watch our selection of YouTube videos produced by the Des Plaines History Center and other community partners.

User Comments

Read what members of our user community have to say about items they've discovered on Des Plaines Memory.

We're adding new content continuously! Here are three interesting items selected from three new collections we're working on right now.

Arts & Culture

Des Plaines has a rich and vibrant arts culture that reflects the diversity of our community. The Arts & Culture collection will feature photographs of concerts, dancing, festivals, plays, art exhibits and more.

The Anjali Nrutha Kalalayam Dancers, a semi-classical Indian dance troupe, performing in the Des Arts Festival at the Des Plaines Public Library, 2014.

City of Destiny

A collection focusing on Des Plaines city government, elected officials and municipal institutions, from its origins as a 19th century village to today's city government.

Savena Ahbe Gorsline was a vital figure in the civic life of Des Plaines who, among other accomplishments, wrote the lyrics to "You Will Love Des Plaines," the official song of Des Plaines, Illinois.

Life During Wartime

This collection focuses on the veterans of Des Plaines and the homeland efforts to support them.

PFC Douglas Wildfang before he shipped out to serve during World War II. We have dozens of letters he sent back home from the Pacific theater.
What's New at the Des Plaines Public Library?

 

Read the latest staff picks and more on the DPPL Blog.
Listen to Miner Recs, the DPPL Podcast.
DPPL Calendar of Events & Programs.
Read a Brief History of the Des Plaines Public Library.
What's New at the Des Plaines History Center?

 

Check out the Current Exhibits.
Take a Virtual Tour of the historic Kinder House museum.
Fun at Home! Easy crafts and activities with a little bit of history.
Read about the Light Post Banners in Des Plaines.