Downers Grove Public Library
Address
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 960-1200
Description:
Loans books, DVDs, audio books, video games, music, tech equipment, and accessibility kits with various assistive equipment. Computers, board games, puzzles and other resources are available for use in the library. Social services include a self-serve food cupboard, and college social work interns providing information and referrals for services.
Provides temporary shelter from extreme cold/hot weather conditions during listed hours of operation. Call first to confirm availability.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
December 29, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Contacts
Adult and Teen Services
Children's Services
Julie Milavec
Library Director
Social Work Interns
(630) 960-1200 x4310
Phone Numbers
Main
(630) 960-1200
Fax
(630) 960-9374
Social Work Interns
(630) 960-1200 x4310
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Offers Accessibility Kits for use in the library or to borrow and try at home, including a variety of tools, controllers, games, and activities that are helpful to patrons who have a disability or different needs. Items for both therapeutic and recreational use, including items that work on motor skills, adaptive gaming controllers, and sensory processing tools such as weighted vests and sensory pods.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Two forms of identification (such as driver's license, state ID, utility bill, rental agreement, mortgage statement)
Eligibility
General Services: Open to the public; Library card: Residents of incorporated Downers Grove
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Visit Anything Emporium in Kids Room or Adult and Teen Services during normal business hours (3) Request assistance or do a call number search using "J EMPORIUM ACCESSIBILITY" through our online catalog to find out what is available (3) Provide library card to borrow materials
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Downers Grove
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The Cupboard provides nonperishable food and toiletry items for those in need.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
None
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Walk in and take what is needed during library hours.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Downers Grove
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides temporary shelter during extreme cold temperatures during listed hours
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
None
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call to confirm that the warming center is available
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Downers Grove
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides temporary shelter from extreme hot weather conditions.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
None
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call to confirm cooling center availability
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Downers Grove
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
College social work interns provide information and referrals for area social services available.
Hours
Monday and Tuesday, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Wednesday, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
None
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Submit assessment form on website at https://dglibrary.org/social-services/ or obtain paper form at second floor Ask Us Desk to request a brief consultation. Appointments are recommended. (2) Email socialwork@dglibrary.org for more information
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Downers Grove
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Loans out books and other materials.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Two(2) forms of identification (such as driver's license, state ID, utility bill, rental agreement, mortgage statement)
Eligibility
General Services: Open to the public; Library card: Residents of incorporated Downers Grove
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Visit during normal business hours for all offered services (2) To get a library card and borrow materials - Provide 2 forms of identification (3) Call to confirm that Warming/Cooling Center service is open
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Downers Grove
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
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