Dragon Age: Inquisition by Bio-Ware

“Magic, sword fights, politics, hard choices, hilarious/thoughtful/moving banter, and romance. This is a 2014 game and remains my favorite.” – Kelly K., Circulation

Mages, once confined to towers with their magic constantly supervised and often brutally punished by the Chantry’s Templar Order, have rebelled. A civil war is brewing. Peace minded mages and clergy meet to discuss terms… but are massacred by an explosion so powerful that it tears a hole in the sky. As the blast’s sole survivor, only you and your team can bring the world back from the brink of destruction. Gorgeous openworld game, choice-based action and consequences, lots of humor, and 8 different romance-able characters to woo. (PS4, XBOX 360, XBOX ONE)

Chi-Raq by Spike Lee

“Told with a Shakespeare beat, an honest and thoughtful movie to bring about real change.” – Kelly, Kids Room 

After the murder of a child by a stray bullet, a group of women organizes against the ongoing violence in Chicago’s Southside, creating a movement that challenges the nature of race, sex, and violence in America and around the world.

Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America by John Lewis

“An inspiring read for anyone who seeks to bring truth, peace, justice, and love to the world.” – Grace, Public Relations

In Across That Bridge, Congressman John Lewis draws from his experience as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement to offer timeless wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful principles for anyone interested in challenging injustices and inspiring real change toward a freer, more peaceful society.

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Blodgett House

This house has architectural significance as the second or third oldest house in the Village. It also has cultural significance as an active stopover point on the Underground Railroad.

Ellis Island Records

Over 60 million records of immigrants who came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York from 1820 - 1957.

Family Search

Create a free account to access billions of records worldwide including censuses, church records, vital records, naturalization documents, passenger arrival lists, digitized books, and more. Use the FamilySearch Wiki and the FamilySearch Learning Center to learn about topics within genealogy. The Downers Grove Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library which can provide access to locked records.
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Illinois State Archives

Statewide Death Index Pre-1916 – 1950, Marriage Index 1763 – 1900, and Illinois Veterans Index.