Downers Grove Public Library

Join the Downers Grove Museum on Wednesday, July 22, from 1 - 2 p.m. to learn about General Arthur C. Ducat, Downers Grove resident and Major General of the Illinois National Guard. https://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/16627920

Discover the story of Arthur C. Ducat, an Irish immigrant who rose from hardship to become an engineer, railroad surveyor, a soldier who fought in the Civil War, later became a Brigadier General, the head of an insurance company and influential Downers Grove resident. From helping route the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad through the village to shaping local development and reforming the Illinois National Guard(nationwide changes were adopted to all National Guard units), Ducat left a lasting mark. This lecture highlights his surprising life and legacy. Learn more https://dghistory.org/arthur-c-ducat-1830-1896/

Starting 6th or 7th grade this fall? Teen Central is now for you!

Middle schoolers and their families are invited to stop by one of the Teen Central Open Houses to meet the teen librarians, explore the teen space, learn about Teen Library Council and volunteer opportunities, make a craft, and have some refreshments. Teen Central Open House dates and times:

Tuesday, July 14, 1 - 3 p.m.
Sunday, August 2, 1 - 3 p.m.

Enter to win two tickets to And Juliet Broadway on 7/23 thanks to Broadway In Chicago! 🎟️ https://dgpl.fyi/and-juliet

Show Info:
🎭 And Juliet Broadway
📍 The Auditorium, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
📅 Thursday, July 23, 7 p.m.

Must be a DGPL cardholder. The winner will be notified on Thursday, July 16.

Today's Staff Pick is: Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino

"How far would you go to get your dream home? Kashino pens a wonderful dark, thriller based on a shared experience - the difficulty of buying a house in this market." - DG Library Staff

Check the Staff Picks section of our website (dglibrary.org/staff-picks) each Wednesday for weekly recommendations, or right here on Facebook or Instagram (). Follow and use the hashtag on Instagram to keep up with the latest picks by DGPL staff.

Library Love!

Our collection windows this month have everything from Toy Story to Hamilton! Come see what Downers Grove kids love to collect!