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The Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library is closed from Wednesday, Apr. 8 - Wednesday, Apr. 22 for interim air conditioner repairs. It is expected to reopen on Thursday, Apr. 23

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Commuter Picks IV: Knee-high-to-a-grasshopper edition!

Commuter Picks IV: Knee-high-to-a-grasshopper edition!

The fourth installment of Commuter Picks looks at picture books that got two sticky thumbs up from the stroller set! Even little commuters have big
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Discover, Celebrate, Read: Books for Hispanic Heritage Month

Books That Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the diverse voices, histories, and cultures of the Hispanic community. One way is through books that
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Celebrate your DCPL library card’s superpowers! It’s like an ATM for your brain!

Celebrate your DCPL library card’s superpowers! It’s like an ATM for your brain!

Happy National Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you don’t have a DCPL card, it’s time to get one. If you do, it's time to find out just how power packed
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In THIS Economy?

Navigating financially hard times

The library has many resources to help you cope with economically trying times.
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Borrow eBooks, Audiobooks, and digital magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app, by OverDrive.
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Kanopy

Stream over 30,000 movies & documentaries from hundreds of popular producers as well as thousands of independent filmmakers.
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LinkedIn Learning

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Mango Languages

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