My husband and I chose to live in Downers Grove for a number of reasons: a charming downtown, Metra access, good schools, parks, and other public services — including the library. For much of my life, I’ve based where I live on my proximity to the local library. Moving to Downers Grove was no exception.
Libraries have long been community pillars not only for their lending materials, but also for their services and programming. In an increasingly privatized society, libraries are one of the few remaining sources of free and accessible public space and information.
