Downers Grove Public Library

The Downers Grove Public Library serves the municipality's nearly 48,000 residents. In 2011, the library reported a collection of 340,591 books and other historic items and an annual circulation of more than 970,000. The library began as the Ladies Library Association in 1891 and moved to its current location in 1999.

Recent News About Downers Grove Public Library

Business

Casten backs Downers Grove 'drag queen' event for children: 'Hate has no home in the 6th District'

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) is throwjng his support behind an event in which a cross-dresser will hold a drag show for kids before hosting a Drag Show Bingo to be held at Downers Grove Public Library.

September 1, 2022

Downers Grove Public Library releases statement on drag queen event

Government

Newsome: ‘Can you please explain the purpose and intent of hosting a Drag Queen Bingo event in the DGPL?’

The Downers Grove Library is under fire after it scheduled a drag queen to perform for kids and hold a Drag Queen Bingo.

August 30, 2022

Government

Downers Grove Public Library to host ‘Drag Queen Bingo’ for teens

A drag performance planned as part of a "Drag Queen Bingo" night at the Downers Grove Public Library is being promoted to children in grades 7-12.

August 29, 2022

Real Estate

Olsen offers free property assessment seminar in Downers Grove

Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) will host a free seminar on Sept. 9 for residents of the 81st House District to gain a better understanding of property tax assessments and the appeals process, according to a press release.

September 1, 2017