DG Library Announces August Events for Kids, Teens, Adults

Submitted by the Downers Grove Public Library.

Park District Concert Series at Fishel Park
Tues., August 18, 6:30 p.m.
Stop by and see us for games and giveaways before the concert begins.

Downtown DG Farmers Market at the Train Station
Sat., Aug. 29, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Storytime starts at 9:30 a.m. by our tent!

Summer Reading Clubs end August 2
Submit the books you read to win. August 2 is the last day to claim your prizes.
See www.dglibrary.org/src for more information.

For Adults
Nonfiction Book Discussion: Drama High: The Incredible True Story of a Brilliant Teacher, A Struggling Town, and the Magic of Theater by Michael Sokolove
Mon., Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m.
DGPL Conference Room A
Books available at the Ask Us Desk.

Fiction Book Discussion: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Thurs., Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m.
DGPL Conference Room A
Books available at the Ask Us Desk.

Board of Trustees MeetingWed., Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.
DGPL Meeting Room
Agenda and minutes can be found at http://www.dglibrary.org/about/board-finances.

Unbound for 20s - 30s
Urban Legend Brewery Tour
Wed., Aug. 12, 6:00 p.m.
Urban Legend Brewing Company
1115 Zygmunt Circle, Westmont, IL 60559
Tour the popular brewery & taproom with a private tour and locally-brewed beer samples. Open to adults 21 & older. Bring a photo ID.

For Teens
PSAT Practice Test
Sat., Aug. 8, 12:00 p.m.
Conference Room A
Arrive five minutes early to sign in. Bring a calculator, #2 pencils, and a snack for the break. Register at www.dglibrary.org/events

Anime Movie Showing
Wed., Aug. 12, 3:00 p.m.
DGPL Teen Central
Our first time! We’ll pick our top five favorites, you vote on which to watch. Reserve your spot at www.dglibrary.org/events


For Kids
Saturday Morning Storytime
Sat., Aug. 1, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Sat., Aug. 8, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Sat., Aug. 15, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Sat., Aug. 22, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Sat., Aug. 29, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. *This one at the Metra Train Station
Stories, songs, and fingerplays, oh my!

Family Movie: ALEXANDER AND THE HORRIBLE...
Sat., Aug. 1, 2:00 p.m.
DGPL Kids Program Room
Come in from the heat for a movie on our GIANT screen! Bring a blanket or pillow and get comfortable for the show. Popcorn provided.

Drop-In Craft
Tues., Aug. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Stop by to make a craft.

Read to the Dogs
Fri., Aug. 14, 7:00 p.m.
Share a story with some good doggy listeners. Therapy dogs will be here to listen to children read stories to them. Reading to these dogs can improve children’s reading and communication skills while also being fun! Call (630) 960-1200 to schedule a 15-minute slot.

Family Dance Party
Fri., Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m.DGPL Kids Program Room
If you love jamming in our storytimes then join us for an evening dace party! Get your groove on with our favorite storytime songs and some new ones.

Lyman Wood Presents: Bees & Beekeeping!
Tues., Aug. 25, 10:00 a.m.
DGPL Kids Program Room
Learn how honey is harvested, participate in songs and activities, and observe real bees (weather permitting)!

BeTweens
Thurs., Aug. 27, 4:00 p.m.DGPL Kids Program RoomGet ready to go back to school with a pizza party and stacking cup competition. For grades 4-8.