Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff.
Bring baby to a special playtime at the library with craft, sensory, and activity stations. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.
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.
Name tags
Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Tech Help One-on-One
Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Lucy Prado.
Bring baby to a special playtime at the library with craft, sensory, and activity stations. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.
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.
Name tags
Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Learn to laser-cut and assemble a wooden box, perfect for storing pencils or organizing small items.
Special Notes
Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects
Most maker projects require a design file that is uploaded to the software that runs the equipment. For this reason, the following skills are very helpful.
Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste
Ability to use a mouse to double-click and left-click, click-and-drag and highlight text, and scroll
Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files
Knowledge of how to use a flash drive
Patience using a computer for up to an hour
DigitalLearn.org is a great resource for anyone who would like to enhance their computer skills. The library's goal is for programs to be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please call 630-469-0879 or email reference@gepl.org.
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.
Make and Take
Staff-led program to use makerspace equipment to make a specific item to take home. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.
Learn to laser-cut and assemble a wooden box, perfect for storing pencils or organizing small items.
Special Notes
Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects
Most maker projects require a design file that is uploaded to the software that runs the equipment. For this reason, the following skills are very helpful.
Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste
Ability to use a mouse to double-click and left-click, click-and-drag and highlight text, and scroll
Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files
Knowledge of how to use a flash drive
Patience using a computer for up to an hour
DigitalLearn.org is a great resource for anyone who would like to enhance their computer skills. The library's goal is for programs to be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please call 630-469-0879 or email reference@gepl.org.
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.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.