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EDUCATORS
Have a staff member visit your school, event, or organization!
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
Material Requests
Educators teaching or living in Downers Grove Public Library's service area can request materials for classroom use.
School Library Cards
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
Databases
Scholastic Go
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
For assignment help, email Kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or call 630-960-1200 ext. 4279.