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Igniting Young Minds - Empowering Learners Through Classroom Libraries

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Igniting Young Minds - Downers Grove Public Library

Thursday, July 23, 2026
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM America, Chicago
Downers Grove Public Library Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America
Hosted by: Nicole Lawton

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Looking to make your classroom library more inclusive? This workshop focuses on diversity in youth literature, sharing new Fall 2025-Spring 2026 book releases and practical web-based resources. Educators will receive book lists to enhance classroom libraries and read-alouds. Participants will also earn professional development credits through the DuPage Regional Office of Education for this enriching 4-hour workshop.

This is a workshop for licensed educators currently working with preschool through 8th grade.

Registration for this event is required. Register here -Igniting Young Minds Registration. Registration will close on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

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