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Registration opens:
August 01st, 2026

Backpack Decorating

Grades 6-12
2026-08-15 14:00:00 2026-08-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Backpack Decorating Go back to school in style with a freshly decorated backpack. Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central

Saturday, August 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-15 14:00:00 2026-08-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Backpack Decorating Go back to school in style with a freshly decorated backpack. Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central

Go back to school in style with a freshly decorated backpack.

Use iron-on patches, paint, ribbons, and pins to decorate a backpack the library provides (or bring one of your own). 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the event. 

Questions? Contact Teen Services at teens@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200.

Submit a request for a program accommodation. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL.

 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Middle School | High School |

EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required | In-Person Program | Arts & Crafts |

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