One Book, One Town 2026
Book Discussion Group with the DG Public Library
March 10 | 7-8pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Join fellow readers for an engaging discussion that promises insight, connection, and lively conversation.
Out of the Shadows: Queer Authors and the Cost of Being Heard
March 18 | 6-7pm
Anderson’s Bookshop
Join us for an illuminating program led by renowned historian and author David Settje, Ph.D., exploring the unique challenges queer writers have faced in getting their work published and accepted.
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The Faces We Show: Mask Making and Identity
March 24 | 7-8pm
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This hands-on mask-making workshop invites participants to explore different versions of themselves by creatively expressing a facet of their identity.
Coffee & Conversation: Connect with Community
March 14 | 10am-12pm
The Morton Arboretum
Back by popular demand, we are pleased to offer a welcoming morning of coffee, pastries, games, and a guided hike at the Morton Arboretum designed to foster connection, reflection, and belonging.This event is free! Simply tell the Gatehouse you are there for the EQDG event.
Move & Mingle
March 20 | 7-8pm
YogaSix
Perfect for beginners, this class offers a welcoming space to move, breathe, and connect in a supportive community.
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Spring Soiree: When Masks Fall, We Bloom!
April 19 | 5-8pm
Cadence Kitchen
Celebrate One Book, One Town and National Library Week at a festive Spring Soirée, co-hosted with the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation. Enjoy great food, specialty cocktails, a DJ, and lively fun.
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