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Fri, Apr 17, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!

Sat, Apr 18, 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
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
This four-week course covers moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, shortcuts, libraries, and external hard drives.

Sun, Apr 19, 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.

Mon, Apr 20, All day
Register to pick up a kit of supplies and complete the project on your own time.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Training Room
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

Mon, Apr 20, 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.

Tue, Apr 21, All day
Your kit will include recipes, cookbook recommendations, as well as some history and cultural context.

Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kids Program Room
Exhibition curator Daniel Greene will focus on Americans' responses to the Holocaust as it was happening. The public talk will be followed by an exhibition tour.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 22, All day
Learn about the importance of pollinators to our ecosystems and how to create an insect friendly garden!

Wed, Apr 22, 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

Fri, Apr 24, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!

Cancelled
Sat, Apr 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
This four-week course covers moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, shortcuts, libraries, and external hard drives.

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Sat, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Training Room
Create your own calm with scented candles and bath bombs.
This event is full

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Training Room
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

Mon, Apr 27, 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.

Mon, Apr 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Novice to professional writers meet to read, discuss, and enjoy each other’s work. All genres, styles, and writers welcome.

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10),Training Room,Virtual Meeting
Foreign policy issues are discussed. Check out our display on the second floor for recommended books and articles before the discussion date.

Tue, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Tue, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.

Tue, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.

Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.

Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.

Fri, May 01, All day
Join the Downers Grove Public Library in honoring the 250th birthday of the United States of America!

Fri, May 01, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Friday, April 17 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Friday, April 17 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, May 02, All day
Stop by and pick up a free comic. Children's titles are in the Kids Room. Adult and teen comics are upstairs. Comics available while supplies last.

Cancelled
Sat, May 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
This four-week course covers moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, shortcuts, libraries, and external hard drives.

Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Training Room
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

Mon, May 04, 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.

Tue, May 05, All day
Pick up resources to support your mental health and supplies to make your own gratitude jar.

Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Training Room
Learn to make a pillow case using the hotdog method.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Goldfinger Brewing Company to discuss The Road to Tender Hearts. Books are available at the Adult & Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion. For those 21 and over.
This event is full

Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Meeting
Rebecca Erbelding will present about her work researching the War Refugee Board and her book Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America’s Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 22 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Goldfinger Brewing Company to discuss The Road to Tender Hearts. Books are available at the Adult & Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion. For those 21 and over.

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Training Room
Make a monogrammed keychain using the Silhouette vinyl cutter.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, May 08, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!

Cancelled
Sat, May 09, 9:30am - 11:00am
This four-week course covers moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, shortcuts, libraries, and external hard drives.

Sat, May 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Training Room
Discover the magic of machine embroidery
Registration opens Saturday, April 25 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Training Room
Discover the magic of machine embroidery
Registration opens Saturday, April 25 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Training Room
Learn how to use a sewing machine to quickly hem pants.
Registration opens Monday, April 27 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 11, 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.

Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Novice to professional writers meet to read, discuss, and enjoy each other’s work. All genres, styles, and writers welcome.

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10),Training Room
Foreign policy issues are discussed.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Learn essential spreadsheet skills
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
We'll discuss Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. Books are available at the Adult & Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion.

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Training Room
All skill levels are welcome to learn, share, and enjoy.
Registration opens Thursday, May 7 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Training Room
All skill levels are welcome to learn, share, and enjoy.
Registration opens Thursday, May 7 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!

Sat, May 16, 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.

Sat, May 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16),Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
Play one-off adventures with characters and materials provided. This League is open to everyone, from new players who have yet to learn, to seasoned veterans looking for a new campaign.
Registration opens Saturday, May 16 2026 at 9:00am

Sun, May 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.