The view from the 4th floor Terrace is the perfect location for this unique evening of Des Plaines history and nostalgia!
Enjoy some refreshments while gazing down at Miner and Ellinwood Streets. Look through fascinating photographs of old downtown on Des Plaines Memory, the library’s online history collection. Then Emma Marston, Interpretive Curator from the Des Plaines History Center, will give an informal talk about the history of downtown Des Plaines.
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.