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Des Plaines Public Library is a public library in Des Plaines, Illinois. It was moved from its old location (which had been in service since 1957) several years ago. They broke ground on a new downtown building on April 15, 1999 and opened the library on August 14, 2000 with a Grand Opening on September 24, 2000. It is located in the downtown area of Des Plaines which has seen a regrowth in the past several years. The library is comprised of four floors and annually loans over one million items to library patrons. They carry over a quarter of a million books at any one time. Des Plaines also sponsors a bookmobile that provides materials to those who cannot access the main library. Image File history File links Information_icon. ... A modern-style library in Chambéry In the traditional sense of the word, a library is a collection of books and periodicals, . It can refer to an individuals private collection, but more often it is a large collection that is funded and maintained by a city or institution. ... Incorporated City in 1925. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 15 is the 105th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (106th in leap years). ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... September 24 is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The bookmobile of the Ottawa Public Library A bookmobile or mobile library is a large vehicle designed for use as a library. ...

External links

Official website