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Registration opens:
October 23rd, 2026

Intro to Babysitting

Grades 6-8
2026-11-06 16:30:00 2026-11-06 17:30:00 America/Chicago Intro to Babysitting Learn safety tips, childcare basics, and how to handle common babysitting situations. Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Friday, November 06
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Learn safety tips, childcare basics, and how to handle common babysitting situations.

This program provides an introduction to safe babysitting practices and basic safety awareness from Safe Sitter Inc. At the completion of this program, attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

Please note that participants should not rely on this training as a substitute for professional emergency training. This program is not a certification course and does not result in formal certifications.

Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please note that this program is limited to participants in grades 6–8.

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 |

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

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Phone: (630) 960-1200
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