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outreach and teacher services

Classroom Visits

DGPL can bring the library to the classroom or bring your students to the library. Some of the services available for classroom visits are:

  • Storytimes
  • Themed book talks
  • STEM stations
  • Database tutorials
  • Lessons on media literacy

Library Visit Request

Material Requests

Educators teaching or living in Downers Grove Public Library's service area can request materials for classroom use. 

Materials Request

School Library Cards

The Downers Grove Public Library is a part of the SWAN consortium, which gives users access to more than 90 libraries in the area. Use a personal library card or a school card to check out materials. The school librarian will have more information on school cards, or you can email DGPL for more information.

Assignment Help

Books related to a specific assignment can be put on the homework shelf, so students know exactly where to go! To get a customized bag (or two, or three!) of materials to use in the classroom, contact the Kids Room with a description of the lesson.

e-Materials and Resources

Check out e-books, digital audiobooks, and more using CloudLibrary or Libby for Overdrive.
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Databases

The Downers Grove Public Library subscribes to a number of databases you can access with a school card or with your own Downers Grove Public Library card. Some of our most popular databases include:

Scholastic Go

Animals, science, US states, and more. Grade articles and reference material, images, videos, and websites. For students in grades two through eight with a search engine interface.

BookFlix

Read and interact with classic picture books for preschoolers to third-grade readers.

ScienceFlix

Covers more than 30 subjects in all areas of science using video, articles, and interactive content, including experiments.

TrueFlix

Offers info about science and social science content with videos, audio clips, images, and related websites.
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See our full kids homework help database

For assignment help, email Kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or call 630-960-1200 ext. 4279.