girls who
CODE

Join the movement! Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. 

How does it work?

The library has two different clubs: one for girls in grade school, and one for teens. The clubs are run by library staff and local programmers, and have a fun and friendly environment.  Participation is completely free!

Girls Who Code is a national organization whose mission is to close the gender gap in the fields of science and technology. Downers Grove Public Library is proud to be a Girls Who Code Club site.

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Grades 3-4

Wednesdays, January 14 - March 25
4 - 5 p.m.

Mandatory Parent Meeting 
Wednesday, January 14, 4 p.m.

Girls Who Code for students in Grades 3 – 4! Girls will learn basic computer science skills and computational thinking using the Girls Who Code book Learn to Code and Change the World by Reshma Saujani. Each meeting will consist of discussion and hands-on activities. Some activities will be tech-based while others will be unplugged experiences.

Space is limited. Participants must reside in Downers Grove or attend a Downers Grove school. 

Questions? Contact kidsdesk@dglibrary.org.

Applications will be accepted November 1-30.

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Grades 5-8

Wednesdays, January 14 - April 8
5:30 - 7 p.m.

Mandatory Parent Meeting
Wednesday, January 7,  6 p.m.

Program graduation: Wednesday, April 15, 6 p.m.

Applicants must be able to commit to attending club meetings every Wednesday Evening 5:30-7:00, from Wednesday, January 15th-April 8th, 2026. There will be no class on Wednesday, April 1 for spring break. Graduation is Wednesday, April 15th at 6 pm. 
 
Selected candidates are required to attend an in person introductory meeting with a parent/guardian on Wednesday, January 7 at 6 pm. 
 
Participants do not need a background in coding to sign up. Space is limited.  This form will be available from November 1 - 30, There is no rush in filling out this application as participants will be selected by lottery. Selected participants will be notified by December 10, 2025.
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Questions?
Grades 3-4 Club: Contact KidsDesk@dglibrary.org
Grades 5-12 Club: Contact GWC@dglibrary.org