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Igniting Young Minds

Empowering Learners Through Classroom Libraries
2026-07-23 12:30:00 2026-07-23 16:30:00 America/Chicago Igniting Young Minds This is a workshop for licensed educators currently working with preschool through 8th grade. Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Thursday, July 23
12:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-23 12:30:00 2026-07-23 16:30:00 America/Chicago Igniting Young Minds This is a workshop for licensed educators currently working with preschool through 8th grade. Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Downers Grove Public Library

Kids Program Room

This is a workshop for licensed educators currently working with preschool through 8th grade.

Looking to make your classroom library more inclusive? This workshop focuses on diversity in youth literature, sharing new Fall 2025-Spring 2026 book releases and practical web-based resources. Educators will receive book lists to enhance classroom libraries and read-alouds. Participants will also earn professional development credits for this enriching 4-hour session. Registration will close on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.


For questions, please email nlawton@dglibrary.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Discussion Groups | Registration Required | Lectures | In-Person Program |

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Downers Grove Public Library
ats@dglibrary.org
Phone: (630) 960-1200
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