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Organize Your Job Search

A step-by-step guide
2026-01-28 10:00:00 2026-01-28 11:30:00 America/Chicago Organize Your Job Search Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A

Wednesday, January 28
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-28 10:00:00 2026-01-28 11:30:00 America/Chicago Organize Your Job Search Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A

Learn a proven practical approach to finding and securing your next career opportunity. Get tips on what makes an effective job search and how to target your resume, develop a crisp “elevator pitch”, practice successful interview technique, and more.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

TAGS: | Business and Career |

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The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.

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Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Teen Crafternoons - Wooden Beaded Stars
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Open maker workshop. Sample our featured technology or bring your own project to work on. December Spotlight: Wooden Beaded Stars. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Adult Board Game Night
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Meet fellow board gamers! Play our games or bring your own.
Holiday Bell Concert - Performance by The Random Ringers
Fri, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
The Random Ringers present a special concert of holiday music.
This event is full
Teen Take & Make - Wooden Beaded Star
Mon, Dec 15, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
FilmTalkTuesdays - Corsage (2022)
Tue, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us every other Tuesday to discuss a film from Hoopla or Kanopy.
Happy Tails
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
All furry pets deserve to play in style! Join us as we make a posh no-sew fleece tug toy for a pup or feline in need and earn service hours. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Teen Advisory Board
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Join us for our Teen Advisory Board Meeting where teens plan programs and participate in library events while making new friends.
Film Screening - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Sat, Dec 20, 1:30pm - 3:10pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
This heartwarming film is based on the beloved 1972 book by Barbara Robinson.
Teen Take & Make - Wooden Beaded Star
Mon, Dec 22, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.
Holiday Cookie Taste Test for Teens
Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Join us with your tastebuds to find out which holiday cookie is actually top tier!
Book a Teen Librarian
Mon, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Film Screening - Emma (1996)
Sat, Dec 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
In this period romantic comedy, Emma Woodhouse, a young woman of privilege, involves herself in the affairs of the neighborhood and fancies herself an accomplished matchmaker.
Teen Take & Make - Wooden Beaded Star
Mon, Dec 29, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Mon, Dec 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Life Drawing at the Library 2025 - Now in the Canvas
Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  
Happy Notes
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Earn service hours by making uplifting cards for hospitalized kids! Materials will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.
Film Screening - Freakier Friday
Sat, Jan 10, 1:30pm - 3:20pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the feature film Freakier Friday.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - The Wedding People by Allison Espach
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.
Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us in conversation with Jonathan Eig, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about Martin Luther King Jr., King: A Life.
ACT Practice Test
Sat, Jan 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Find out your starting score and identify your strengths and weaknesses by taking the ACT Practice Test presented by iAchieve Learning.
Liberation Bookmarks
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Earn service hours by making bookmarks for incarcerated youth! Materials will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.
20s & 30s Book Club - Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
Wed, Jan 21, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.
Thursday Evening Book Discussion - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Thu, Jan 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.
Friday Night Films
Fri, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of an international, independent or documentary film.
Service Hour Drop In
Sat, Jan 24, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Need some service hours? Join us in The Commons where we will have different service options once a month. For teens in grades 7-12.
The Bourbon Aristocracy - In Concert
Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
The Bourbon Aristocracy will play bluegrass classics as well as more recent bluegrass favorites.
Organize Your Job Search - A step-by-step guide
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Get tips on what makes an effective job search.Register
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