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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Training Room
Learn to make a pillow case using the hotdog method.
This event is full

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.

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.

Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Training Room
Make a monogrammed keychain using the Silhouette vinyl cutter.
This event is full

Thu, May 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

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
This event is full

Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Training Room
Discover the magic of machine embroidery
This event is full

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Training Room
Learn how to use a sewing machine to quickly hem pants.
This event is full

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.

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.

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10),Training Room
Foreign policy issues are discussed.

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Learn essential spreadsheet skills

Tue, May 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
This event is full

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.

Thu, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
DGPL staff will guide patrons through a tour of our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

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.

Mon, May 18, All day
Register to pick up a kit of supplies and complete the project on your own time. Make your own silk screen printed bag to carry your books or finds from the farmers market!
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Learn how to post text and pictures, and adjust privacy settings.
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 18, 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 19, All day
Your kit will include recipes, cookbook recommendations, as well as some history and cultural context.

Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids Program Room
Michael Dobbs, author of The Unwanted, will join patrons for a virtual author visit about his book and research regarding the bureaucratic obstacles faced by those looking for American visas. 

Rescheduled
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Academic yet approachable, Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition.

Wed, May 20, All day
In celebration of World Bee Day, create a shadow box featuring adorable wooden bees, colorful mushrooms, and lovely pressed flowers. A bookmark with fun bee facts is included.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Academic yet approachable, Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition.
Register

Thu, May 21, 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 Something Big by Patrick Wohl. Books available one month before program

Fri, May 22, 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 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Training Room
Design a self portrait using maker software and tools.
Registration opens Saturday, May 9 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Training Room
Design a self portrait using maker software and tools.
Registration opens Saturday, May 9 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 25, 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 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10),Training Room
Foreign policy issues are discussed.

Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Learn how to create data entry forms. Prerequisite: Excel Basics or equivalent.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 12 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Meeting
Honor AAPI Month by witnessing how wartime hysteria and prejudice led to injustices committed against Japanese Americans and hear about the struggles and accomplishments of the Purple Heart Battalion.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
This beginner-friendly course is perfect for anyone new to the iPhone.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 27, 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

Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Training Room
This beginner-friendly course is perfect for anyone new to Android.
Registration opens Thursday, May 14 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, May 29, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
Drop in for contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own!