Downers Grove Public Library Hosts February Events for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Submitted by the Downers Grove Public Library.

Adults

Nonfiction Book Discussion: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel Brown
Mon., Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 17, 10:00 a.m. (new time!)

DGPL Conference Room A. Copies available at the Ask Us Desk.
Meet Your 2015 Reading Goal: Trading Titles
Tues., Feb. 10, 7:00 p.m.DGPL Meeting Room
Exchange book suggestions, led by popular bloggers Fred LeBaron and Lora Bruggeman.

Fiction Book Discussion: Longbourn by Jo Baker Thurs., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m.DGPL Conference Room A. Copies available at the Ask Us Desk.
Meet Your 2015 Reading Goal: Ebook Basics
Sun., Feb. 15, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.DGPL Training Room. Bring your mobile device and library PIN and we’ll get you started with eBooks.
90s Craft Night: For 20s to 30s
Wed., Feb. 18, 7:00 p.m.
DGPL Meeting Room
Show off your friendship bracelet, puffy paint, and scratch art skills, among others. Your favorite snacks and music from the 90s provided.
Meet Your 2015 Reading Goal: DIY Bookmarks
Thurs., Feb. 19, 7:00 p.m.
Make some for yourself or for other book lovers. We’ve got the supplies and will show you how it’s done.

Teens

ACT Practice Test
Sat., Feb. 21, Noon - 3:30 p.m.
DGPL Conference Room A. Arrive 5 minutes early and bring a calculator, #2 pencils, and a snack. Contact Lynette at lpitrak@dglibrary.org with questions.
View from the Director’s Chair Film Screening
Sat., Feb. 7, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave.
Free big-screen viewing of 12 timely documentaries, created by Downers Grove high school students, followed by a Q&A session with the film creators. Concessions will be open. See more at http://www.dglibrary.org/teens/directorschair.
Kids

Bookmark ContestJanuary 5 – February 16
Pick up an entry form at the Kids Room Desk. Judged and co-sponsored by the Downers Grove Breakfast Kiwanis Club. For grades K – 8.

Saturday Morning Storytime
Sat., Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m.Sat., Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m.
Sat., Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m.
Sat., Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, and fingerplays, oh my!
Drop-In Craft
Mon., Feb. 9, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Make a special Valentine’s Day craft. For preschoolers.

A Buggy Storytime with Lyman WoodsFri., Feb. 13, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.A naturalist from Lyman Woods shares a story and craft!

Vote for Your Favorite Sesame Street CharacterFebruary 2 – 27
Vote each week in the Kids Room to determine who’s our favorite.

Explorers Club: Explore Trivia & Games!
Mon., Feb. 16, 2:00 – 2:45p.m.Test your knowledge of trivia and make a few games to take home! Register beginning Thursday, February 5. For grades 3 - 6.

BeTweens
Thurs., Feb. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
We’ll supply snacks and activities.You bring ideas for future meetings! For grades 4 – 8.

Let’s Learn Spanish Storytime
Fri., Feb. 27, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
A Language Stars instructor provides an introduction to Spanish for preschoolers.

And join us in the STEM Room for a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities!School-Age: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Preschool:Thursdays, Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Video Games for All Ages:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.