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Curative Properties of Tea
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Backyard Patch Herbs teaches us that herbal and green teas offer more than just warmth—they bring a wealth of health benefits!
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Cancelled
Intro to Computers - presented by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This four-week course introduces the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, introduction to applications, files, and folders, and using the internet
ESL Conversation Group
Mon, Jan 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Literacy DuPage will host a weekly ESL conversation group! Join to socialize and practice your English speaking skills.
Board of Library Trustees Committee of the Whole Meeting
Mon, Jan 12, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Kids Program Room
This meeting will be held in the Kids Program Room at the Downers Grove Public Library. Board meetings are open to all. Agenda and minutes can be found at http://www.dglibrary.org/board-members
VIRTUAL Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig - in association with Illinois Libraries Present
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eig discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning book King: A Life. Vividly written and exhaustively researched, it provides an intimate view of King's journey.
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Stellar Reads Book Discussion - Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke
Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
We’ll discuss Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke. Books are available at the Adult and Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion.
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Armchair Detectives Book Discussion - The Sing Sing Files by Dan Sepian
Thu, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Join your fellow True Crime enthusiasts at DGPL's newest book club! This month, we'll read The Sing Sing Files by Dan Sepian. Books available one month before program
Drop-In Board Games
Fri, Jan 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!
Board of Library Trustees Committee of the Whole Meeting
Fri, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Kids Program Room
This meeting will be held in the Kids Program Room at the Downers Grove Public Library. Board meetings are open to all. Agenda and minutes can be found at http://www.dglibrary.org/board-members
Microsoft Outlook Basics
Fri, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Training Room
Discover Outlook an email program with an integrated calendar and contacts
Magazine Giveaway
Sat, Jan 17, All day
Help us reuse and recycle the library's old magazines! Bring your own bag and help yourself to these free magazines. While supplies last.
Food and Toiletry Drive - For the Cupboard
Sat, Jan 17, All day
First Floor Lobby
Bring donations for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby.
Cancelled
Windows Fundamentals - presented by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Sat, Jan 17, 9:30am - 11:00am
This four-week course covers moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, shortcuts, libraries, and external hard drives.
Food and Toiletry Drive - For the Cupboard
Sun, Jan 18, All day
Bring donations for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby.
CrAfterWork - DIY Kanban Board
Tue, Jan 20, All day
Register to pick up a kit of supplies and complete the project on your own time. Start your year off right by making your own Kanban Board to keep you organized!
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Grab & Go for Adults: A Taste of - Amchur
Tue, Jan 20, All day
Your kit will include recipes, cookbook recommendations, as well as some history and cultural context.
Real Reads Book Discussion - Frostbite by Nicola Twilley
Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10),Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
We'll discuss Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed our Food, our Planet, and Ourselves by Nicola Twilley. Books are available at the Adult & Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion.
Make the Most of Your New Device With Library Resources
Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Training Room
Load your devices with FREE digital content, courtesy of the library!
Excel Intermediate
Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Learn how to create data entry forms.
Intro to Ancestry Library Edition
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition to start researching your ancestors.
Rhythms & Reads - Jazz
Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Drop in for music & reading! Bring your vinyl, cassette, or CD to share & chat.
Drop-In Board Games
Fri, Jan 23, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!
iPhone Intermediate
Fri, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Delve deeper into features that use your phone to enhance your life.
Cancelled
Windows Fundamentals - presented by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Sat, Jan 24, 9:30am - 11:00am
This four-week course covers moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, shortcuts, libraries, and external hard drives.
Suenos Latin Jazz Concert
Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Join us to hear the Suenos Latin Jazz concert!
Cancelled
Intro to Computers - presented by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This four-week course introduces the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, introduction to applications, files, and folders, and using the internet
ESL Conversation Group
Mon, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Literacy DuPage will host a weekly ESL conversation group! Join to socialize and practice your English speaking skills.
Improving Your Online Privacy
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Training Room
Learn strategies that you can utilize daily to improve your online security.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 13 2026 at 9:00am
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Betty Cheever Council Chambers
Board meetings are open to all. Agenda and minutes can be found at http://www.dglibrary.org/board-members
Virtual: Taxes are Everyone’s Business!
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Meeting
Review the key elements of tax code, old and new, effective for 2025 taxes.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 9:00am
Apple Maps on Your iPhone
Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Training Room
Learn how to navigate your world with Apple Maps.
Registration opens Thursday, January 15 2026 at 9:00am
Puzzle Race for National Puzzle Day
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Celebrate National Puzzle Day with a puzzle race! Patrons will race to see who can finish a puzzle the fastest. Call library to register.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Drop-In Board Games
Fri, Jan 30, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!
Cancelled
Windows Fundamentals - presented by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Sat, Jan 31, 9:30am - 11:00am
This four-week course covers moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, shortcuts, libraries, and external hard drives.
Cancelled
Intro to Computers - presented by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Mon, Feb 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This four-week course introduces the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, introduction to applications, files, and folders, and using the internet
ESL Conversation Group
Mon, Feb 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Literacy DuPage will host a weekly ESL conversation group! Join to socialize and practice your English speaking skills.
Book Bingo for National Library Lover’s Month
Tue, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Play book-themed bingo and earn book-related prizes fit for any library lover.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 20 2026 at 9:00am
Pages & Pints Book Discussion - The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright
Tue, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Goldfinger Brewing Company to discuss The Man Who Lived Underground. Books are available at the Adult & Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion. For those 21 and over.
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Pages & Pints Book Discussion - The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright
Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Goldfinger Brewing Company to discuss The Man Who Lived Underground. Books are available at the Adult & Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion. For those 21 and over.
This event is full
Knitting Machine Intro
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Training Room
Have fun exploring machine knitting with the library’s circular knitting machine.
Registration opens Thursday, January 22 2026 at 9:00am
Drop-In Board Games
Fri, Feb 06, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!
Cancelled
Windows Fundamentals - presented by the People’s Resource Center (PRC)
Sat, Feb 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
This four-week course covers moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, shortcuts, libraries, and external hard drives.
Love is in the Air - with partner DG Music Club
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Join the DG Music Club's Love is in the Air program!
Registration opens Sunday, January 25 2026 at 9:00am
Linkedin Basics
Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Training Room
LinkedIn is a social networking site designed for professionals.
Registration opens Monday, January 26 2026 at 9:00am
ESL Conversation Group
Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Literacy DuPage will host a weekly ESL conversation group! Join to socialize and practice your English speaking skills.
Great Decisions
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100),Virtual Meeting
Foreign policy issues are discussed.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 27 2026 at 9:00am
Celebrity Reads Book Discussion - We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu
Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
We’ll discuss We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu. Books are available at the Adult and Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion.
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