The following groups meet at the library and are open to the public. New members are always welcome. Just drop in. For more information, please contact Readers Services at 630/887-8760 ext. 239.

Adult Book Discussion Groups

• A NOVEL IDEA
  Includes staff-led discussions that delve into a book's characters, plot, settings, and themes. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from September to May. Due to the remodeling at IPPL the group will resume meeting in January 2011.

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  A new generation of book club, Gen Lit will “tap” into the spirit and interest of those of a certain generation (20-30 somethings). Meets for dinner and discussion. Pick up your copy of the book at our checkout desk starting one month before the discussion. Register online, in person, or by phone.

• CRIME READERS
  There’s a special group of readers that likes unraveling clues, interpreting evidence, and analyzing characters. We’re partnering with the Woodridge Public Library to bring crime readers together on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Wine Shop at 1240 75th Street to discuss novels of crime and mystery. Register by calling 630/964-7899. Pick up a copy of the book at the Woodridge Public Library.

• SUMMER AFTERNOON
  Join us for this new series of book discussions on Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m. in the summer.

Adult Chess Players

Beginner or advanced, join this congenial group for friendly competition on the first three Mondays of the month at 6 p.m.

Current Events Discussion Group

Join these lively discussions on foreign and domestic policy issues on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. In February and March, the Great Events Discussion Group takes the place of this group.

English (ESL) Conversation Group

Practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills guided by a volunteer from Literacy Volunteers of DuPage. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. Call co-sponsor Literacy Volunteers of DuPage (LVD) at 630/416-6699 for details.

• Recommended Web Sites - Literacy Resources
• Reading/Literacy and ELL (English as a Learned Language) Sites for Kids &Teens
• Literacy Computer
• Life Skills Collection

Genealogy Group

Local genealogists share their tips on doing research. Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 1 - 3 p.m. View the 2011 schedule.

Great Events Discussion Group

This group meets every Monday evening at 7 p.m. for eight weeks, taking the place of Current Events in February and March. The Foreign Policy Association provides a discussion book which costs $20.00. This year’s topics are: Rebuilding Haiti, U.S. National Security, Horn of Africa, Responding to the Financial Crisis, Germany Ascendant, Sanctions and Nonproliferation, The Caucasus, and Global Governance. Register in person at the Ask Us Desk.

Movies & More

The movie discussion group is led by staff after viewing the movie of the month.

Play Reading Society

Meets for six consecutive Fridays, starting on May 20 at 2 p.m. This friendly group welcomes everyone.