Calling Caregivers!
2026-10-24 10:00:00
2026-10-24 11:00:00
America/Chicago
Calling Caregivers!
Learn about library resources for caregivers caring for adults, including memory kits, accessibility devices, easy read books, talking books, and more. Enjoy a snack and craft too!
Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Saturday, October 24
10:00am - 11:00am
Downers Grove Public Library
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)Learn about library resources for caregivers caring for adults, including memory kits, accessibility devices, easy read books, talking books, and more. Enjoy a snack and craft too!
Come and learn about library resources for caregivers caring for adults. DGPL staff librarians will showcase the library’s:
-Memory kits: boxes filled with items and activities centered around a place, time, or theme aimed at evoking memories, sparking conversations, and creating opportunities for engagement.
-Sensory kits: boxes that include an assortment of tactile and visual items designed to help to promote peace and calm.
-Accessibility items available through the library’s Anything Emporium collection: large print playing cards, braille dice, push down scissors, a button hook for dressing, adaptive gaming equipment, and more.
-Rising Reads: a collection featuring titles combining exciting stories with easy-to-read chapters.
-Next Chapter Book Club: an online book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
-Staff social worker and social work interns: here to help patrons and direct them to the resources they need.
-Books: print books on caregiving will be available for checkout.
Come and enjoy a snack, craft, and music too!
Contact the Adult & Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org with questions.
Submit a request for a program accommodation. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL.
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