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DGPL is… raising awareness!This month in The Hub, we are focusing on Blindness Awareness Month. Visit the different stat...
10/09/2026

DGPL is… raising awareness!

This month in The Hub, we are focusing on Blindness Awareness Month. Visit the different stations that highlight the realities of living with vision loss, promote eye health, and help build a more inclusive and accessible community.

Resumes & applications & interviews, oh my!Are you in Grades 9-12 and free on Tuesday, October 13, from 4-5 p.m.? Join u...
10/08/2026

Resumes & applications & interviews, oh my!

Are you in Grades 9-12 and free on Tuesday, October 13, from 4-5 p.m.? Join us at DGPL and get practical tips and resources for resumes, applications, and preparing for interviews for your first job! https://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/17211881

Today's Staff Pick is: You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It by Lisa Rinna"The perfect listen for lovers of Lisa Ri...
10/07/2026

Today's Staff Pick is: You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It by Lisa Rinna

"The perfect listen for lovers of Lisa Rinna's time on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills or for those who are new to her career after watching The Traitors. She's raw, she's real...she's Lisa F***ing Rinna." - DG Library Staff

Check the Staff Picks section of our website (dglibrary.org/staff-picks) each Wednesday for weekly recommendations, or right here on Facebook or Instagram (). Follow and use the hashtag on Instagram to keep up with the latest picks by DGPL staff.

10/06/2026

The library will be closed on Friday, October 9 for staff in-service day.

Library Love!Proof that not all heroes wear capes!
10/06/2026

Library Love!

Proof that not all heroes wear capes!

DGPL is… exploring the story of the Rogarshevskys!During the virtual Tenement Museum Tour, hear the story of the Rogarsh...
10/02/2026

DGPL is… exploring the story of the Rogarshevskys!

During the virtual Tenement Museum Tour, hear the story of the Rogarshevsky family—the parents, Fannie and Abraham, raised six children at 97 Orchard Street in New York, balancing work, family, and their religious faith. Discuss how the family earned a living in the garment industry, and how that work impacted their experiences at home. The Tenement Museum presents virtually, patrons attend in person. https://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/17139175

Deepen your understanding of Yiddish literature and Jewish life, religion, and culture through DGPL and the Yiddish Book Center: Public Libraries Program. The library is honored to have been chosen, along with 38 other libraries, to participate in this year's program: Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion through Yiddish Literature. Join us throughout September and October to learn about the incredible diversity in religions, cultures, and identities throughout the community.
This program is in partnership with the Yiddish Book Center and the American Library Association, and is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Greg R Baird will join us on Tuesday, October 6, from 7-8:30 p.m., to lead a powerful program about Matthew Shepard's le...
10/01/2026

Greg R Baird will join us on Tuesday, October 6, from 7-8:30 p.m., to lead a powerful program about Matthew Shepard's legacy 28 years later, why it still matters, and the role of our shared stories in creating change. https://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/17161081

Drawing from his personal journey and professional experience, Greg Baird illustrates how one individual can create meaningful change. Through powerful storytelling, attendees will gain practical tools to become effective allies in both workplace and community environments.

Today's Staff Pick is: We the Women: The Hidden Heroes who Shaped America by Norah O'Donnell"Introduces women who have c...
09/30/2026

Today's Staff Pick is: We the Women: The Hidden Heroes who Shaped America by Norah O'Donnell

"Introduces women who have contributed greatly to our nation, yet have been left out of most American histories. These vignettes are utterly fascinating." - Amy, Kids Room

Check the Staff Picks section of our website (dglibrary.org/staff-picks) each Wednesday for weekly recommendations, or right here on Facebook or Instagram (). Follow and use the hashtag on Instagram to keep up with the latest picks by DGPL staff.

Library (Lisa) Love!Join us at one of our upcoming storytimes to see what all the fun is about!Preschool StorytimeMonday...
09/29/2026

Library (Lisa) Love!

Join us at one of our upcoming storytimes to see what all the fun is about!

Preschool Storytime
Mondays: September 14 - October 12, 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays: September 10 - October 15, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for picture books, songs, and activities designed for preschoolers to promote early literacy and vocabulary skills. Ages 3 - 5.

Toddler Storytime
Mondays: September 14 - October 12, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: September 8 - October 13, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: September 9 - October 14, 9:30 a.m.

Songs, rhymes, stories, and movement to promote early literacy, vocabulary, and motor skills for walking toddlers and their caregivers. Up to 36 months.

Infant Storytime
Wednesdays: September 9 - October 14, 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays: September 10 - October 15, 9:30 a.m.

Caregivers with babies not yet walking will enjoy songs, stories, and movement to promote early literacy, vocabulary, and motor skills.

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1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL
60515

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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