# DPPL Mobile

> Digital library card and account management for Des Plaines Public Library. (iPhone/iPad app by Des Plaines Public Library.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dppl-mobile/id1219940977 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Des Plaines Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/522540997)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
- Released: 2018-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dppl-mobile/id1219940977/reviews.md

## What is DPPL Mobile?

Renew items, manage your account, search the catalog, get digital content, find library events, and get personalized recommendations.
 
Try out the new Des Plaines Public Library app, with faster load times and an added library card feature. Store your card in the app for easier checkouts in person.

Still haven’t registered for a library card? Come to our downtown Des Plaines location to register today! Your library card from any Illinois public library may also be registered here to check out materials from our consortium of area libraries. Electronic materials require a Des Plaines Public Library card.

See our website for more info, https://dppl.org/patron-services/get-a-library-card

## Key features

- Renew items
- Manage account
- Search catalog
- Access digital content
- Find library events
- Digital library card

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dppl-mobile/id1219940977/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good but it needs more updates

*2021-11-10*

The app is great but it needs to add up the saving list

### 5/5 — Great app

*2019-10-13*

Cannot believe there is an app for library. Makes it so easy to search for books.

### 4/5 — Fine, so far, but...

*2018-06-10*

What happened to “remember your login?” What happened to “suspend your hold request?”

## Frequently asked questions about DPPL Mobile

### How do I get a library card for DPPL Mobile?

You can register for a library card at the downtown Des Plaines Public Library location. Cards from other Illinois public libraries may also be registered to access materials from the library's consortium.

### Can I use DPPL Mobile offline?

The app's core functionalities like account management, renewals, and catalog search require an internet connection. However, once digital content is downloaded, it may be accessible offline depending on the content provider's terms.

### What devices does DPPL Mobile support?

DPPL Mobile is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is DPPL Mobile updated?

The app was last updated on April 2, 2023, with version 1.0.11. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements to improve user experience.

### What is the age rating for DPPL Mobile?

DPPL Mobile has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and families.

### Does DPPL Mobile have ads?

No, DPPL Mobile does not contain advertisements. It is a free application provided by the Des Plaines Public Library.

### How does DPPL Mobile help track my progress?

DPPL Mobile allows you to manage your borrowed items and view your checkout history, which can help you keep track of what you've read or are currently reading.

### What kind of digital content can I access through DPPL Mobile?

You can access a variety of digital content, including e-books, audiobooks, and potentially other media, depending on the library's digital collection offerings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2023-04-02

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 1.0.10 — 2022-01-12

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 1.0.9 — 2021-04-10

Bug fixes for virtual event registration and Overdrive checkouts.
Various other bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.8 — 2020-10-24

This update adds a large collection of classic books to read instantly on your device. It also enables search predictions when searching the catalog.

### 1.0.7 — 2019-05-16

General bug fixes and performance enhancements

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