txt us

We have a feeling you like to text your friends, and, well, you think of us as friends, right? (long, awkward silence...)

Anyway, a few months ago Cathy told you we were going to offer a "Text a Librarian" service and it arrived in February. People seem to like it and we think it's pretty cool. How it works:

Send the txt msg to 66746.
The FIRST TIME YOU send us a txt, type the letters dppl at the beginning of your question.  
You only have to do that the first time.
Type in your question and send.
We'll answer if it's during regular business hours. If we're closed, you'll get an automated msg telling you we'll write you back when we reopen.

Pretty simple and pretty convenient. Try it out - it doesn't have to be an academic question. People have texted us for phone numbers for a pizza place or a store, hours for the Drivers' License facility - practical stuff. It's probably faster to text us than to search the Web on your phone!

So remember : 66746 + dppl = Text a Librarian

Next Teen Advisory Board meeting, Thursday, April 22, 2010

And why would you want to be there?

Teenagers in grades 7 through 12 are more than welcome. But what does TAB do? Well, TAB members help the library plan programs and suggest books and music that other teens would be interested in. Our TAB members picked the design and colors of the Teen Lounge neon sign, as well as decided on the color for the room and made the bulletin board that hangs in there. They made ornaments for the Lake Wonderland Winter Festival, decided on prizes and a theme for the Summer Reading Club, volunteered for events like the Harry Potter release party and because of all their hard work they received the Des Plaines Super Star Volunteer Award.

So, if you've got something to say about library programs, library books and videos, or any other ideas you want to share with us, come to a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting. You may be able to get service credits for participating and you can help us do a better job at providing services and materials for teens. You do not have to register or sign up to be on the Teen Advisory Board - just show up at a meeting. There are always snacky foods and drinks and you can make new friends. So, see you on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 4 PM in the Teen Lounge - that's on the third floor. Just ask someone at the desk and they'll point you in the right direction.