Downers Grove Public Library Hosts March Events

Submitted by Downers Grove Public Library.

Adults

Nonfiction Book Discussion: Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott Abbott
Mon., Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m.

DGPL Conference Room A. Copies available at the Ask Us Desk.
Fiction Book Discussion: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow RowellThurs., Mar. 12, 7:30 p.m.Wed. Mar. 25, 10:00 a.m. *New time!
DGPL Conference Room A. Copies available at the Ask Us Desk.
Blood DriveSat., Mar. 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.DGPL Meeting Room
To schedule your appointment in advance (recommended), call LifeSource at (877) 543-3768 or go towww.lifesource.org and use code 184G. Walk-ins are also welcome. Blood donations include a free cholesterol screening and blood typing. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh more than 110 pounds, and be in general good health. Cancer, diabetes, and tattoo rules have been updated so you may be newly eligible. There is no upper age limit and most medications are accepted.
Food for FinesSat., Mar. 14 - Sun., Mar. 22Donate food for the West Suburban Community Pantry and we’ll reduce your late fees. One item equals $1.00 off your fines. Bring non-perishable items (soup, peanut butter, canned meats, pasta, sauce, etc.) to the Circulation Desk. Expired items will not be accepted. Let’s try to top the 500 pounds of food we collected in 2013!
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion GroupTues., Mar. 10, 6:00 p.m. - India Changes CourseTues., Mar. 24, 6:00 p.m. - U.S. Policy Towards AfricaDGPL Meeting Room
Hosted by the League of Women Voters.

ReDiscover: Celebrating Home adult programsFor ReDiscover: Celebrating Home programs hosted at all nine participating libraries, see www.re-discover.org. Reserve your spot by registering beginning March 2.

Movie: Howard’s End
Wed., Mar. 11, 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave.
The fates of three families from different social classes are entwined with an ancestral home. Starring Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at the theatre box office or online at www.ClassicCinemas.com.
Art of Norman Rockwell
Wed., Mar. 18, 7:00 p.m.
DGPL Meeting Room
Explore the development of one of America’s most popular painters. Jeff Mishur talks of Rockwell’s earliest days at The Saturday Evening Post to his years illustrating for Look and Life magazines. Register at www.dglibrary.org/events

Seasonal Tuscan Appetizers
Fri. Mar. 27, 2:00 p.m.
DGPL Meeting Room
Mario Olivi of The Olive Tap demonstrates flavorful ways to use olive oil and balsamic and wine vinegars-mainstays in Italian foods and drinks. Enjoy wonderful dishes and take home recipes from Mario’s ancestral home of Tuscany! Register at www.dglibrary.org/events

Concert: American Made
Sun., Mar. 29, 2:00 p.m.
DGPL Meeting Room
Flutist Carlyn Lloyd and pianist Jon Warfel perform music by American composers, including Alexander Reinagle, George Gershwin, Scott Joplin, and Aaron Copland. Register atwww.dglibrary.org/events

Unbound for 20s - 30sHomebrewing 101 (part of ReDiscover: Celebrating Home)
Thurs., Mar. 19, 7:00 p.m.
DGPL Meeting Room
Award-winning homebrewer Scott Pointon discusses the equipment, ingredients, process, and resources available for would-be homebrewers. Taste some recommended craft beers, provided by Whole Foods Willowbrook. For ages 21 - 40. Register at www.dglibrary.org/events

Teens

Video Game Tournament
Thurs., Mar. 5, 7:00 p.m.
Try out Super Smash Bros. on Wii U for your chance to win. Register at www.dglibrary.org/events

SAT Practice Test
Sat., Mar. 14, Noon - 4:30 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.
FAFSA Workshop
Sat., Mar. 7, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.orSat., Mar. 21, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Conference Room B
Receive one-on-one assistance filling out FAFSA forms from an Illinois Student Assistance Commission representative. Registered students will be contacted prior to their appointment with their individual check in time. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Kids

Tottercize
Mon. Mar. 2, 10:30 a.m.Mon. Mar. 9, 10:30 a.m.
Mon., Mar. 16, 10:30 a.m.
Mon., Mar. 23, 10:30 a.m.
Mon., Mar. 30, 10:30 a.m.
Assists in developing healthy movement, coordination, and balance. For children ages 3+ and their caregivers.
Open Storytimes
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays in March9:30 - 10:00 a.m.Stories, songs, and fingerplays, oh my!

Read to the Dogs

Thurs., Mar. 12, 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!
Drop-In Craft
Thurs., Mar. 19, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Preschoolers, make a special craft in the Kids Room.

BeTweens
Thurs., Mar. 26, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Watch Despicable Me 2 on the big screen! For grades 4 – 8.

Spring Break in the STEM Room
Mon., Mar. 30 - Fri., Apr. 3, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.Bee Bots, Snap Circuits, and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities.
Hopscotch Challenge
Tues., Mar. 31, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Bring your iPad to the library and conquer the day’s Hopscotch challenge! See your creations on the STEM Room TV! For grades 3 and up.