Downers Grove Public Library to Host June Events

Submitted by the Downers Grove Public Library.

Downers Grove, IL -

For All

Summer Reading Club: Celebrate Stories
May 22 - July 31
Read and win prizes - it's that easy! All ages are invited to participate. See www.dglibrary.org/SRC for more information.

For Adults

Adult Coloring Meetup
Wed., June 1, 7:00 p.m.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove
Join us for a drink and a relaxing night of coloring. Drop in - no registration required. For ages 21+. Coloring books and pencils provided. But you're welcome to bring your own too!

Genealogy Help
Fri., June 3, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by for one-on-one assistance from DGPL librarians. Computers and genealogy databases will be available for your use. No registration needed.

Book Discussions
Mon., June 6, 7:30 p.m. - Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free by Hector Tobar
Thurs., June 9, 7:30 p.m. - The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
DGPL Conference Room A
Books are available at the Ask Us Desk one month before each discussion.

Starting a Business in Illinois
Wed., June 15, 12:30 p.m.
Get acquainted with the regulations, requirements and aspects of operating a business before beginning your endeavor. The Small Business Administration explains necessary licenses, permits, and registrations and how you apply for them. Refreshments provided.

English Conversation Group
Sun., June 19, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
DGPL Conference Room A
Practice speaking English in a relaxed space. Offered monthly. Led by Literacy DuPage.

125th Anniversary: Dead Presidents
Sun., June 19, 2:00 p.m.
Author, public radio host, and former DGPL staffer Brady Carlson joins us to talk about his new book, Dead Presidents: An American Adventure Into The Strange Deaths and Surprising Afterlives of Our Nation's Leaders. 38 of our presidents may be gone, but as Carlson writes, there's a world of monuments, memorials, and more around the dead presidents that's very much alive. He'll talk about the latest twists and turns in what he calls the "post-post-presidency," from the highs and lows of presidential libraries, to the deaths of funerals of recent presidents, to the town in Iowa that plays a sport named for Herbert Hoover.

Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed., June 22, 7:30 p.m.
DGPL Meeting Room
Agenda and minutes can be found at http://www.dglibrary.org/about-us/board-finances.

For Teens

Exam Cram
Tues., May 31, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wed., June 1, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Study for final exams! We have many spaces throughout the library where students can study be themselves or in groups: Teen Central, the first floor Meeting Room, or anywhere there's a seat! Snacks and pizza will be provided.

Girls Who Code Graduation
Wed., June 8, 6:30 p.m.
DGPL Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate the completion of our 2016 Girls Who Code Club! Club members will present their final projects and share their experiences.

Graffiti Art for Teens
Sat., June 18, 10:00 a.m. - noon
DGPL Meeting Room
Graffiti art is a very specialized art form, and a great way for artists to tell visual stories throughout the community. Learn about the elements of space, color, and value, while learning about street artists and graffiti writing style. Everyone will make their own temporary street art piece and receive a sketchbook and necessary supplies. Register at www.dglibrary.org/events.

For Kids

Themed Thursdays
Thurs., June 2 - Crazy Hair Day
Thurs., June 9 - Pajama Day
Thurs., June 16 - Favorite Character Day
Thurs., June 23 - Sports Day
Thurs., June 30 - Red, White, & Blue Day
Have fun in the Kids Room all summer long by participating in our themed dress days! The goofier the better!

Pokemon Fun
Thurs., June 2, 3:00 p.m.
Thurs., June 23, 3:00 p.m.
Gotta catch them all! Pokemon fans can get together to trade cards, show off your favorites and possibly win a new pack of cards! For all ages.

Open Storytime
Saturdays, June 4 - 25, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Mondays, June 6 - June 27, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Tuesdays, June 7 - June 28, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Wednesdays, June 8 - June 29, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.*
Stories, songs, and fingerplays, oh my!

Open Infant Storytime
Wednesdays, June 8 - June 29, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Parents with babies who are not yet walking will enjoy songs, stories, and movement activities selected to promote early literacy, vocabulary, and motor skills. One child per adult.

Open Storytime
Wednesdays, June 8 - June 29, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Parents with walking toddlers up to 36 months old are invited to attend this storytime. Songs, rhymes, stories, and movement activities are selected to promote early literacy, vocabulary, and motor skills. One child per month.

Recess at the Library
Fri., June 10, 10:00 a.m. - noon
Is the heat getting to you? Did you know you could play hopscotch, hula hoop, or even walk the balance beam here in the Kids Room? Stop on by for some fun outdoor activities all summer long! Attending children must be supervised by an adult.

Saturday Family Movies
Sat., June 11, 2:00 p.m. - Pokemon: The First Movie
Sat., June 25, 2:00 p.m. - Rookie of the Year
Kids Program Room
Watch a movie on our big screen. Popcorn provided.

Art Academy: C.M. Russell
Mon., June 13, 2:00 p.m.
Create a watercolor painting in the style of western artist C.M. Russell. Register at www.dglibrary.org/events

Lego Build: Summer Vacation
Thurs., June 16, 7:00 p.m.
Let's see what you can create with our Legos. This program is geared to school-age children. Register your family at www.dglibrary.org/events.

STEM Fridays
Fri., June 17, 1:00 p.m.
Fri., June 24, 1:00 p.m.
Drop by the STEM Room on these Fridays to explore the library's tech materials! Come and tinker with Makey Makey, Little Bits, Cubelets, and BeeBots.

Exotic Wildlife Show
Sat., June 18, 2:00 p.m.
Meet and learn and meet some exotic animals from the Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary! This is an opportunity to meet with a Ring Tailed Lemur, Cotton Top Tamarin, and more! Children must attend with an adult.

Chris McBrien's Puppet Show
Tues., June 21, 6:00 p.m.
DGPL Meeting Room
See the man of 1,000 voices perform his "Read to Succeed" comedic puppet show!

Animal BINGO
Wed., June 22, 2:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge of animals by playing animal BINGO! Get BINGO and win a small prize. 1st grade+.

BeTweens: Candy Sushi!
Thurs., June 30, 4:00 p.m.
Do you like sushi? Do you like candy? Try combining the two and making some tasty treats! For grades 4 - 8.