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SUMMARY:Researching Historic Homes
DESCRIPTION:Join the Downers Grove Public Library and the Downers Grove Museum to learn how to research your historic home. Learn some of the best tips and tricks for researching a historic home and gain insight into the best sources to use. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that Downers Grove has 67 confirmed Sears Kit Homes and many other homes over 100 years old? Join the Downers Grove Museum to learn how to research your historic home. Learn some of the best tips and tricks for researching a historic home and gain insight into the best sources to use. \nRegister Now!\nhttps://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/15769919 \nQuestions?\nContact the Adult & Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org with questions.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/researching-historic-homes/
LOCATION:Downers Grove Public Library\, 1050 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:Community Event,DG Library,Educational Event
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SUMMARY:How to Research Your Local History
DESCRIPTION:Interested in doing research about your family history\, your historic home\, or about general local history and don’t know where to start? Join the Downers Grove Museum at the Downers Grove Public Library to learn how to get started! \nLearn more > 
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/how-to-research-your-local-history/
LOCATION:Downers Grove Public Library\, 1050 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:Community Event,DG Library,DG Park District Event
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Carnegie
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Library on October 14 when the Historical Society will honor the Library as its Historic Site of the Year. \nThis special date is the 110th anniversary of the library. Guests will have an opportunity to walk around and view displays\, including historical photos and information. Historical Society Board member Lois Sterba will give a presentation on the history of the library and of Carnegie libraries. Concurrently\, there will be walk-in activities for younger guests in the Childrens’ section. \nFollowing\, at the main entrance on Curtiss St.\, there will be short remarks by Library staff and an unveiling of the commemorative plaque. \nLight refreshments will be provided by the Library in the café area.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/a-night-at-the-carnegie/
LOCATION:Downers Grove Public Library\, 1050 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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SUMMARY:Making Soap - In Celebration of FoundersFest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 2025 Downers Grove Founder of the Year\, Anna Parker Paige\, and her incredible contributions both in the community and inside the home by learning how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. \nContact the Adult and Teen Services desk at ATS@dglibrary.org with questions. \nRegistration opens April 15 and is required. Register here. \nThis is just one of many fun FoundersFest events… learn more here!
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LOCATION:Downers Grove Public Library\, 1050 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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SUMMARY:Homesteading in the Burbs
DESCRIPTION:Listen and ask questions of our panel of local homesteaders\, and learn how you can live a self-sufficient life that is sustainable and ecologically friendly – even in the suburbs. \nThis will be a conversational format\, but if you wish to submit a question ahead of time\, please include it with your registration. It will help our panelists prepare. \nContact the Ask Us Desk at askus@dglibrary.org or call (630) 960-1200 with questions.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/homesteading-in-the-burbs/
LOCATION:Downers Grove Public Library\, 1050 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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