Oak Park Public Library Joins SWAN
The Oak Park Public Library has joined the SWAN catalog consortium. Patrons of all SWAN libraries, including Downers Grove, will have access to their collection as of July 14. While materials from the Oak Park library will turn up in catalog searches, you will not be able to place reserves until July 14. |
New Online Resources
Looking for independent recommendations on mutual funds, stocks and exchange traded funds? Use Morningstar Investment Resource Center. When you need to fix your car or van, use our online Chilton Library for access to repair, maintenance, and service bulletin information. It covers hundreds of vehicles over many years. Both databases can be found on our Alphabetical List of Databases webpage. |
Your Songs, Your Show:
Teen Rock & Read Concert
Celebrate your success in the teen summer reading club during the Teen Rock & Read concert on Saturday, August 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Musicians in grades 7 to 12 who sing, play an instrument, or are part of a band will take the stage in the library’s meeting room. Sign up online to attend. |
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Sign the Petition to Save Illinois Library Systems
Illinois is experiencing financial problems that are impacting your local public library. Illinois library systems are funded directly by the state. Sign a petition to help save Illinois library systems. (more) |
New and Improved Searches
Look for new and improved search results when you enter a catalog search on our website. The new search will simultaneously search the SWAN catalog and databases of articles so you’ll have easy access to more content and more ways to refine and personalize your searches. (more) |
ACT/SAT Practice Tests
The library is teaming up with Kaplan Test Prep to offer free proctored ACT and SAT practice tests. Kaplan will return scores with analyzed results. Registration is accepted online only.
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It’s Summer Reading Club Time, and We Have One for Everyone!
Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for summer reading clubs. Read for the fun of it and earn prizes. The clubs run through August 1.
View photos from a busy prize pick-up day in the Junior Room! |
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Get Information on the Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill
Recommended links to find information about the spill and its impacts. (more) |
