StoryWalk® Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Youth
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Location: Prairie Path Park
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play and Learn Together, Social
Details:

Read the new StoryWalk® book, Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun! by Valerie Bolling and play games with new friends and library staff. For kids of all ages. 

Special Notes

Weather Permitting

Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates.

Friends Book Sort

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Friends Book Sort

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library.

If you are interested in helping out, please email friends@gepl.org to schedule an orientation session.

GEYFCS: Overview of Services

10:00am–2:00pm
Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Details:

A representative from Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Services (GEYFCS) will be available to talk about the organization's offerings.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adult 50+
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor West Window
Age Group: Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

Special Notes

Food allergies

The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Beginner 3D Printing

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Middle School
Registration Required
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Registration Required

Beginner 3D Printing

Learn how to use Tinkercad to design the project of the month and 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. 

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.

To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Promotion

Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.

Intermediate 3D Printing

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth, Middle School
Registration Required
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Registration Required

Intermediate 3D Printing

If you have already attended Beginner 3D Printing and are confident using Tinkercad, create your own design and then 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month’s attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8.

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.

To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Promotion

Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.