Friends of the Library Give Generous Donation

Submitted by the Downers Grove Public Library.

Downers Grove, IL - The Downers Grove Friends of the Library recently gave a generous donation of $6,000 to the Downers Grove Public Library.

These funds have been used for large-screen monitors for two group study rooms and childhood enrichment materials for the Kids Room.

Using the mounted monitor, personal laptops can now be connected for group viewing of presentations, websites, or photos. The baby tub is a new favorite of the library's youngest visitors, providing a compact space for babies to play. Replacement velcro blocks give the hands-on preschool play area a refreshed look and are already being put to use.
The remaining funds will be used for the library's 2016 Summer Reading Clubs. This includes prizes for participants, printed materials, school visit supplies, and support for the Sunday, May 22 kickoff party.

The Downers Grove Friends of the Library are members of the community whose active support has provided the library with funds for various events and services. Friends of the Library members encourage use of the library and instill a love of reading in others.

The Friends of the Library membership contribution (tax deductible to the extent permitted by law) is a minimum of $15. To join, visit dglibrary.org/donate. Contact Joni Hansen (630) 969-5477 or Kevin Deany (630) 515-0230 for more information about the Downers Grove Friends of the Library.