Downers Grove
Public Library
Vol. 29 No. 3
May/June 2015
Discoveries
There’s
more inside!
DGPL Around Town
New SWAN Catalog: Now Available!
We’re excited about our new online catalog and account system and the additional
features available to you. As we transition into the new system, some information may be
inaccurate. If you’re unsure or need assistance, call us.
Here’s some information to help you get started.
• Go to www.dglibrary.org and select My Account. Enter your library card number and
PIN. Your PIN was automatically reset to the last four digits of your phone number.
You can change it once you’ve logged in.
• Replace all web browser bookmarks you have saved with catalog.swanlibraries.net/dgs
for quick and easy access to the catalog.
See what you
have checked out
See what you
are waiting for
Pay fines online
Search books, music,
movies, and more
Programs for All Ages
•Summer Reading Clubs
•Meet Our Business
Team
•Hoopla Is Here!
Add a phone number
to be notified by text
message for holds and
overdue items.
“Opt In” to record
My Checkout History
to keep track of what
you read
Change
your PIN
• The catalog now provides search suggestions for hard to spell words and author names.
It also shows results that include direct access to eBooks and eAudiobooks.
• You can place holds and designate a more convenient library location for pick up.
• Additional enhancements will be rolled out in future months, such as a mobile app for
devices, social media integration, and integrated database search results.
For more information on getting familiar with your account, see www.dglibrary.org/
SWAN or call us at (630) 960–1200.
➤ Book Discussion Groups
Books are available one month before discussions.
Conference Room A.
Nonfiction
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits,
and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm
Gladwell
Mon., May 4, 7:30 p.m.
In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and
Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette
by Hampton Sides
Mon., June 1, 7:30 p.m.
See You Around Town!
Fiction
Downtown Downers Grove
Market
Sat., June 6, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Main Street Train Station
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Thurs., June 11, 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., June 18, 10:00 a.m.
Staff will be out and about downtown Downers Grove this summer.
Stop by for games and giveaways.
Storytime starts at 9:30.
Tivoli Theatre Morning Movie
Wed., June 10, Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
5021 Highland Ave.
Mr. Peabody & Sherman starts at 10:00
a.m. Admission is $1.00 per person.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
Thurs., May 14, 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., May 21, 10:00 a.m.
Park District Summer Concert
Tues., June 9, 6:00 p.m.
Fishel Park
See us before the Elton John/Billy
Joel Tribute begins at 7:00 p.m.
Food for Fines—A New Record!
Nonperishable food items totalling 782 pounds were donated to the
West Suburban Community Pantry. Thank you to everyone in the DGPL
community who helped us break last year’s 500-pound record.
20s and 30s: Meet Up with Unbound!
We have fun. We make friends. We try new
things. Register at www.dglibrary.org/events.
Follow dgplunbound on Facebook and search
unbound_dgpl on Instagram.
Meet Author Megan Stielstra
Wed., May 20, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ballydoyle, 5157 Main St.
Meet the author of Once I
Was Cool and talk about her
hilarious collection of essays.
Free copies to keep are available
at the second floor Ask Us Desk.
Low
Maintenance
Container
Gardening
Thurs., June 25, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room
If you think you need a spacious yard
to start gardening, think again! Nina
Koziol, Chicago Tribune contributor
and Chicagoland Gardening Magazine
columnist, shows you how to plant
and maintain a container garden—in
whatever size space you have.
➤ In the Gallery
May – Apostalia Vallianatos, Kevin Gruber
June – Chuck Morris, Kyle Van Heck,
Carrie Ann Schumacher
➤ Friends of the Library
Adventures in Travel
Germany, North Rhineland, and Westphalia
Fri., May 15, 7:00 p.m.
Go West Old Man, Go West
Fri., June 19, 7:00 p.m.
Writers Workshop
Mon., May 11, Tues., May 26, 7:00 p.m.
Mon., June 8, 22, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room North
➤ Library Closings
• Sun., May 24 – Memorial Day Eve
• Mon., May 25 – Memorial Day
Rotary Grove Fest
• Fri., June 26, close at 7:00 p.m.
• Sat., June 27, close at 1:00 p.m.
• Sun., June 28, closed
Adult & Teen Programs
See full descriptions online. All programs held
in the Meeting Room unless otherwise noted.
➤Getting Started
Training Room.
Drop-In eBook Basics
Sun., May 31, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Great Decisions Foreign Policy
Discussion Group
Tues., May 12, 7:00 p.m.
Thurs., May 28, 7:00 p.m.
Contact Nancy Peraino at (630) 968–8706.
➤Summer Reading Clubs
The League of SuperReaders
Kickoff Party
Sun., May 17, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Bring your mobile device and library PIN.
Introduction to Genealogy
Thurs., May 7, 10:00 a.m. 
Introduction to My Heritage
Wed., June 10, 10:00 a.m. 
➤For Teens
Email [email protected] with questions.
Concert: Classical Guitar
Sun., May 17, 2:00 p.m. 
Teen Exam Cram
Sat., May 30, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sun., May 31, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mon., June 1, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tues., June 2, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wed. June 3, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Brian Riggs performs well-known songs,
using this intimate, expressive guitar style.
Study for high school final exams at the
library! Snacks and drinks provided.
Nature’s Garden Rescue Mission
Fri., June 5, 7:00 p.m. 
Beginning 2D Game Design
Fri., June 12 & 19, 2:00 p.m. 
Training Room
Giveaways, superhero sightings, and best of
all: your entry form to win prizes all summer
long.
Learn how to grow the brilliantly colored
Dahlia. Co-hosted by the Garden Club of
Downers Grove. Snacks and raffle prizes
provided.
Hometown Hero Volunteering
Mon., June 15, 7:00 p.m. 
Looking to volunteer your time? Local
organizations tell you what they’re looking
for in their volunteer search. Co-hosted by
the Woodridge Public Library.
➤ Computer Classes
Training Room. Email address and password
may be required.
Twitter
Thurs., May 7, 2:00 p.m. 
Intro to Excel 2007
Tues., May 12, 6:30 p.m. 
Fri., June 19, 11:00 a.m. 
Facebook Basics
Thurs., May 14, 6:30 p.m. 
Tues., June 16, 6:30 p.m. 
Prezi Overview
Fri., May 15, 3:00 p.m. 
Intro to PCs and the Internet
Tues., Thurs., May 19 & 21 
2:00 p.m.
Tues., Thurs., June 23 & 25 
2:00 p.m.
Attend one two-class session
Google Drive Overview
Wed., May 20, 2:00 p.m. 
PowerPoint 2007 Overview
Wed., May 20, 6:30 p.m. 
Excel 2007 Intermediate
Tues., May 26, 6:30 p.m. 
Tues., June 30, 6:30 p.m. 
Learn how to design a platform game,
including levels, gravity, pickups, scoring,
and characters. Attend both sessions.
Intro to Word 2007
Thurs., May 28, 2:00 p.m. 
Tues., June 30, 2:00 p.m. 
Green Screen Photography
Sun., June 14 & 21, 2:00 p.m. 
Conference Room A
Programming for Everybody (Python)
Wed., June 3 – Aug. 5, 5:00 p.m. 
Learn photography basics with the library’s
equipment and green screen, then edit using
specialized backgrounds and Photoshop.
Attend both sessions.
Coursera.org class. Assistance provided.
Word 2007 Intermediate
Fri., June 5, 11:00 a.m. 
Word 2011 for Mac Overview
Wed., June 10, 2:00 p.m. 
Bring your Mac laptop with software
installed.
Register in advance at www.dglibrary.
org/events or at a service desk.
Space is limited. DGPL card required.
Prerequisite required for class.
Individuals with disabilities can call three days
in advance to discuss possible accommodations.
Computers for Beginners
Thurs., June 11, 2:00 p.m. 
PowerPoint 2007 Intermediate
Thurs., June 18, 6:30 p.m. 
iPad Basics
Mon., June 29, 2:00 p.m. 
Bring your device and Apple ID.
Kids Programs
Programs and storytimes are held in the
Kids Program Room unless otherwise noted.
Disney’s Frozen
A Sing-Along Celebration!
Sat., May 9, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ♥
➤ Summer Reading Club
The League of SuperReaders
May 17 – August 2
Attention readers! It’s time to read and win!
Students in District #58 schools (K – 6), as
well as those at St. Joseph, St. Mary of
Gostyn, and Downers Grove Christian
will receive club materials at their schools
between May 1 – 30. Our youngest book
lovers can earn prizes by listening to stories
as members of our Read-to-Me Club! Ask at
the Kids Room Desk for more information.
Kickoff Party
Sun., May 17, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate The League of SuperReaders! Take
pictures with your favorite superheroes and
enjoy music and giveaways!
Weekly Quiz
June 8 – August 9
Test your superhero knowledge! Weekly
winners receive small prizes.
➤ For Families
Lego Club
Build creations with our Legos.
Wear your favorite costume to celebrate and
sing along!
Saturday Family Movie
Big Hero 6
Sat., June 13, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ♥
Karate Demonstration
Wed., June 24, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ♥
Learn moves from the True Balance Karate
Institute!
➤ Screen-Free Week
Pajama Storytime
Tues., May 5, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. ♥
Bring your family and come in your PJs as
we share stories, songs, and fingerplays.
National Sticker Day!
Thurs., May 7
Receive a sticker at the Kids Room Desk!
Family Dance Party!
Fri., May 8, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. ♥
Dance the night away with our favorite
storytime songs!
➤ Storytimes
Stories, songs, and puppetry.
Saturday Morning Storytime
Sat., May 2 – June 27 ♥
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Weekday Open Storytimes
Mon., June 15 – 29 ♥
Tues., June 16 – 30 ♥
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Infant Storytime
Wed., June 17 & 24 ♥
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
For babies who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime
Wed., June 17 & 24 ♥
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
For ages 12 – 36 months.
Bedtime Yoga
Thurs., June 11, 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. ♥
Come relax and learn some easy yoga poses.
➤ For School-Age Children
Read to the Dogs Grades K – 5
Thurs., May 14, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
Thurs., June 11, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
Register beginning Thurs., May 7
Schedule a 15-minute slot by calling the
Kids Room Desk at (630) 960–1200.
BeTweens
Grades 4 – 8
Thurs., May 28, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Theme: Choose Your Own Adventure
Thurs., May 21, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ♥
Register beginning Thurs., May 7
Hang out with us and try new activities!
Theme: Family Vacation
Thurs., June 18, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ♥
Register beginning Thurs., June 4
School-Age
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
➤ STEM Room Activities
Preschool
Thursdays, Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – Noon ♥
Video Games for All Ages
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
1:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
♥ Children must attend with an adult.
 Register online at www.dglibrary.org/
events, by phone, or in person. DGPL
card required. Space is limited.
Complete program information is
available online.
From the
Director
Lately we’ve been telling
you a great deal about the new
integrated system software for
our catalog, circulation system,
and back-room functions.
Like all large computer-based
changes, this transition is not without bumps and
bruises, but we’re confident that it’s worthwhile.
You will have more flexibility in customizing and
streamlining your library use. Access to our digital
resources will be more convenient. You will be
able to choose the library location where you pick
up your reserved books. Many additional service
enhancements will appear in the coming months.
This is made possible by the cooperative
commitment of all 77 libraries in the SWAN consortium. The System Wide Automated Network
serves over one million registered library users. We
offer a combined collection of more than eight
million books, magazines, movies, CDs, and other
items, throughout the western and southern suburbs. SWAN is one of the largest, busiest, and most
effective such enterprises to be found anywhere.
Materials, data, and customers move seamlessly
throughout the SWAN system, resulting in more
powerful and more effective library service than
any community would be able to provide on its
own. It works because each library treats its neighbors like its family. Your DGPL card makes you a
local citizen, wherever you go in SWAN territory.
None of this is new. Libraries in the Chicago
suburbs began serious cooperative efforts more
than 40 years ago, removing barriers and building
connections. The result is a robust, responsive
library system that makes life better for all. If you
haven’t used our services lately, be sure to visit us
at 1050 Curtiss Street or www.dglibrary.org. Rick Ashton
[email protected]
Senior Spelling Bee
Test your spelling skills! Adults age 50+ are
invited to compete for $25 gift certificates on
Saturday, May 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Oak Trace Senior
Living, 200 Village Drive. Breakfast will be provided by Oak Trace. Contact Laura at laura.witt@
lifespacecommunities.com or (630) 769–6206 to
participate.
The League of SuperReaders Needs You
We’re awarding prizes this summer—and all you need to do to win
is read! Visit the library to pick up information or find it online at www.
dglibrary.org/src beginning Sunday, May 17. Clubs end Sunday, August 2,
so make sure to come in and pick up your prizes.
Our youngest book lovers (babies, toddlers,
and preschoolers) can win by listening to stories
as members of our Read-to-Me Club. Those in
District #58 schools (K – 6), as well as students
at St. Joseph, St. Mary of Gostyn, and Downers
Grove Christian will receive club materials
between May 1 – 30. All others can sign up at
the Kids Room Desk beginning May 17.
Entering grades 7 – 12? Read three books,
magazines, or graphic novels of your choice to win
(hint: your required high school summer reading
book is one). Attending programs also counts on
your entry form. Prizes include candy, Tivoli tickets, and Cocomero gift card raffles so get reading
and bring your forms to the Ask Us Desk.
Read three books and win a Tivoli ticket—it’s
that easy! For every three additional books you
submit to the Ask Us Desk, you’ll get another shot
at Downtown Downers Grove gift certificates,
raffled weekly beginning June 8.
Save the Date!
We’re kicking off Summer Reading Club
on Sunday, May 17 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy giveaways, snacks, and photo shoots
with some of our favorite superheroes.
Free Comic
Book Day Is
Saturday,
May 2
Stop by the lobby
from 9:00 a.m. – noon to
pick up special edition Free
Comic Book Day comics or
swing by Graham Crackers
Comics on Ogden Avenue.
Hoopla: Best
Ticket in Town
Future Bestsellers
Your DGPL card is your ticket
to borrow and instantly stream
movies, TV shows, music albums,
and audiobooks. Download the
free Hoopla mobile app on your
Android or IOS device or visit
www.hoopladigital.com. Items are
always available and there are no
holds or waiting. Plus, Hoopla’s automatic return means no late fees!
Cardholders can check out up to
eight items per month. Check out
times vary: movies and TV shows
can be checked out for three days,
music for seven days, and audiobooks for 21 days. Hoopla solves
the “nothing on TV” dilemma!
Business Owners: Get to Know Our Team
Here’s your chance to meet
the library’s business team and
see how they can assist you and
your business goals. Come to
network on Wednesday, June 3
from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. in
Conference Room A to chat
with Lizzie Matkowski and Fred
LeBaron over coffee and a light
breakfast. Go to www.dglibrary.
org/events to RSVP.
Discoveries brings news of services and
activities at the Downers Grove Public Library
to the 47,833 residents of Downers Grove.
Rick Ashton, Library Director
Melody A. Danley, Editor and Graphics
Library Hours
Monday – Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Library Board of Trustees
Kathleen DiCola, President
Thomas Read, Secretary
Susan Eblen
Wendee Greene
David Humphreys
Daniel Loftus
The Board of Trustees meets in the Meeting
Room the fourth Wednesday of the month at
7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend.
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See more at www.dglibrary.org/books.
June
° Aziz Ansari–Modern Romance: An
Investigation
• Judy Blume–In the Unlikely Event
• Barbara Delinsky–Blueprints
• Elin Hilderbrand–The Rumor
° Joseph Kim–Under the Same Sky: From
Starvation in North Korea to Salvation in
America
° Jonathan Kozol–The Theft of Memory:
Losing My Father, One Day at a Time
• Brad Meltzer–The President’s Shadow
• James Patterson–Truth or Die
July
• Joe Abercrombie–Half a War
• Elizabeth Adler–One Way or Another
• C.J. Box–Badlands
° Kate Braestrup–Anchor and Flares: A
Memoir of Motherhood, Hope, and Service
• Julie Garwood–Wired
• Jeff Lindsay–Dexter Is Dead
° Layne Mosler–Driving Hungry: A Memoir
° David Rosenfelt–Lessons from Tara: Life
Advice from the World’s Most Brilliant Dog
• fiction
° nonfiction