Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines, IL
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The Des Plaines Public Library located in downtown Des Plaines, IL
Waymark Code: WMTKD
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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In 1907 the City of Des Plaines, IL opened its first public library. In 1937 a new city hall was built on the library's site, but the new building also included a wing for the library. In 1958 a new library building was opened on Graceland and Thacker Streets. In 1998 funds for a new library building were approved and the new building in down town Des Plaines opened in august 2000.

The library's address:

1501 Ellinwood Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)

Internet access available: Yes - Your Laptop: Purchase Wi-Fi access from Library Clerk

Additional Internet Connection Options:
did not find


Approximate date of opening.: 08/14/2000

Library Website: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation: Not listed

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