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Our Policies

Frequently requested policies:

Code of Conduct
Photography and Videography
Hours of Operation
Confidentiality of Library Records
Library Services

Complete Library Policies

Strategic Plans

In 2023, the Board of Library Trustees worked with consulting firm ReThinking Libraries on a new strategic planning process. Combining the results of this process with the Equity Strategic Plan, the new High-Level Strategic Plan was unanimously approved on August 23, 2023.

Links to the documents:

Annual Report, 2023
High-Level Strategic Plan, adopted 2023
Addendum - Strategic Plan Suggested Initiatives and Metrics
2024 Work Plan Tracker
2025 Work Plan
Strategic Planning Findings Book and Retreat Agenda
Capital Needs Assessment 2017-2027
Financial Management Plan 2018
Capital Needs Assessment Report 2025 Update
2017-2020 Strategic Plan Packet 

Our Finances

Annual Financial Report
Village of Downers Grove Budget
2024 Salary Schedule
2024 Employee Compensation Report

Requests for Proposals & Bids
There are currently no proposal or bid requests.

FOIA Requests

FOIA Requests and Responses 2021-Present

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests must be submitted in writing, either by email or traditional mail. Verbal requests for information will not be accepted. Written requests may be submitted by mail or in person to:

FOIA Officer
Library Administrative Office
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515

or by email to the library’s FOIA Officer, foia@dglibrary.org.

For more information about the Freedom of Information Act, including response timelines, visit the Illinois Attorney General's website.