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SERVICES

The library offers social services resources, including a Social Work Team consisting of a full-time social worker and a part-time social work intern. Find the resources you need by visiting the 2nd floor Adult & Teen Services department.

Social work


HOURS

Mondays: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
3rd Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
3rd Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
3rd Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
 

630-960-1200 ext. 4310 

socialwork@dglibrary.org

**Appointments are limited to 30-minute consultations and are free of charge.

how can we help?


Social Work

DGPL has a Social Work Team consisting of a full-time social worker and a social work intern through a partnership with Aurora University's School of Social Work. Interns at the library receive school credit for their work at the library. 
 
Patrons can meet with a member of the library's Social Work Team for a 30-minute consultation for help with services. To meet with a Social Work Team member, please submit an assessment form. Walk-ins are also welcome and are subject to staff availability.
 

Resources

Handouts are available outside of Social Work office hours; appointments are recommended to help identify the most helpful resources and to provide additional assistance.

The Cupboard

The Cupboard is the library's pantry of nonperishable food and toiletry items for those who are housing or food insecure. There are no eligibility requirements or forms; patrons are encouraged to take what they need.

Social services Resources


Resource Directory

This Directory includes information about local social services and was created by the DGPL Social Work Team.

Check out the resource directory

PADS Partnership Library Cards

Verified PADS clients may apply for a DGPL-Use library card. DGPL Use Only cardholders may use all of the library's digital resources, register for programs, book study rooms, use the library's computers, and check out two items at a time. To get a DGPL Use Only card, PADS clients must have a PADS representative sign the resident verification form.

Community Partners

Questions? Email socialwork@dglibrary.org or call 630-960-1200 ext. 4310.