Calendar of Events
OCT 15, 2026 | Meet the Microfilm Machine
Celebrate Family Heritage Month by meeting DGPL’s new microfilm machine, which was funded by the foundation this year. Learn to use the machine and library records to trace your family’s history and explore the history of Downers Grove! Registration opens October 1.
OCT 22, 2026 | Planned Giving Workshop
Join us at the library for an engaging and informative seminar on estate planning and planned giving, presented by local experts.
NOV 5, 2026 | Dine to Donate with Gia Mia
Dine at Gia Mia in downtown Downers Grove (994 Warren Ave) and 20% of your bill will be donated to the foundation when you tell them “I’m here for the library!”
DEC 7, 2026 | Alter Brewing Community Giveback
All day long, Alter’s Downers Grove Taproom (2300 Wisconsin Ave.) will give $1 of every drink purchased back to the foundation. Want to meet foundation directors? Come say hello – we will be there from about 7-9pm!