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Embroidery Machine: Monogrammed Hand Towel

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn how to use software to create a design that can be stitched by an embroidery machine. Select an initial from premade designs and embroider a library-provided hand towel to ke...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Learn how to use software to create a design that can be stitched by an embroidery machine. Select an initial from premade designs and embroider a library-provided hand towel to keep or gift for Mother's Day.

Donuts and BINGO

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Street Recreation Center
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Donuts and BINGO:

Visit with friends over coffee and donuts while playing everyone’s favorite game. BINGO is free to play, with games starting at 10:30 am. One BINGO card per participant. Coffee, do...

Location: Main Street Recreation Center
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Donuts and BINGO

Visit with friends over coffee and donuts while playing everyone’s favorite game. BINGO is free to play, with games starting at 10:30 am. One BINGO card per participant. Coffee, donuts, and BINGO cards will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to winners. Offered in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District.

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.

Thursday Evening Book Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Book Discussion:

Copies of book discussion titles are available on the 2nd floor near the study rooms, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the 2nd Floor Informat...

Details:

Discuss Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok. Light refreshments will be provided.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Book Discussion

Copies of book discussion titles are available on the 2nd floor near the study rooms, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the 2nd Floor Information Desk at 630-790-6630 or emailing reference@gepl.org.

Details:

Discuss Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok. Light refreshments will be 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.

Trivia Night

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Beer Cellar
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Trivia Night:

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are enco...

Location: The Beer Cellar
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Trivia Night

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are encouraged.

Journaling for Mental Health

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shakespeare Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Journaling for Mental Health:

Discuss things on your mind and heart, participate in a guided visualization, then journal. There will be prompts, snacks, and a chance to share your words, if you feel so moved. Y...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Journaling for Mental Health

Discuss things on your mind and heart, participate in a guided visualization, then journal. There will be prompts, snacks, and a chance to share your words, if you feel so moved. You do not have to be a writer to participate, just willing to journal. While this experience may be therapeutic, the facilitators are not licensed therapists. Journals and light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees. For adults and high school students.  

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.

Guitar Performance

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Round Window Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Listen to members of the Guitar for Beginners group perform a mini concert. Light refreshments will be provided.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Listen to members of the Guitar for Beginners group perform a mini concert. Light refreshments will be 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.

Trivia Night

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Beer Cellar
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Trivia Night:

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are enco...

Location: The Beer Cellar
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Trivia Night

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are encouraged.

FoL Book Sale Setup

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
FoL 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 she...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

FoL 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.

Friends Used Book Sale

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Used Book Sale, Volunteer
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+,
FoL Used Book Sale:

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Used Book Sale, Volunteer

FoL Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).

High School Hangout

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
High School Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming, Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Details:

Play video games, create art, and build community with other high school students. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: High School Room
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social
Details:

Play video games, create art, and build community with other high school students. Light refreshments will be 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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Library Board of Trustees Meeting:

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Study Haven

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Atrium East at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Study Haven:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Social

Study Haven

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

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.

FoL Book Sort

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
FoL 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 she...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

FoL 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.

Study Haven

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Study Haven:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Social

Study Haven

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

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.

Study Haven

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Study Haven:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Social

Study Haven

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

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.

Trivia Night

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Beer Cellar
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Trivia Night:

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are enco...

Location: The Beer Cellar
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Trivia Night

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are encouraged.

D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too Documentary Showing

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

View a 60-minute documentary produced by Trickster Cultural Center titled D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too. Seventy-five years after D-Day, on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France,...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:

View a 60-minute documentary produced by Trickster Cultural Center titled D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too.

Special Notes

Accessibility

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

Explore and Support Diversity

Learn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and hate, in favor of peace and understanding.

Live Only

This event will not be recorded for later viewing.

Diversity of Faith and Culture: A Community Discussion

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Participate in a discussion led by a panel of speakers from faith-based and cultural organizations. Inspired by We Need to Build by Eboo Patel, the discussion will focus on creatin...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:

Participate in a discussion led by a panel of speakers from faith-based and cultural organizations.

Special Notes

Explore and Support Diversity

Learn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and hate, in favor of peace and understanding.

Food allergies

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

FoL Book Sort

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
FoL 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 she...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

FoL 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.

Seed Library: Butterfly Garden

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn how wildflowers help butterflies and bees, participate in a craft, and take home wildflower seeds from the Seed Library! 

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Learn how wildflowers help butterflies and bees, participate in a craft, and take home wildflower seeds from the Seed Library! 

Special Notes

Accessibility

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

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.

Seed Library: Butterfly Garden

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+,
Details:

Learn how wildflowers help butterflies and bees, participate in a craft, and take home wildflower seeds from the Seed Library! 

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn how wildflowers help butterflies and bees, participate in a craft, and take home wildflower seeds from the Seed Library! 

Special Notes

Accessibility

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

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.

No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Round Window Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers:

Local creative types gather to discuss creative things. Share your works-in-progress or finished endeavors at an open mic! Use your 10 minutes to sing, dance, read, recite—whatever...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers

Local creative types gather to discuss creative things. Share your works-in-progress or finished endeavors at an open mic! Use your 10 minutes to sing, dance, read, recite—whatever you choose. Spectators are welcome and appreciated. Light refreshments will be provided. For adults and high school students.

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.

Trivia Night

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Beer Cellar
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Trivia Night:

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are enco...

Location: The Beer Cellar
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Trivia Night

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are encouraged.

How Money Works: The Migration of Women's Wealth

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Financial, Class, World on the Move
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Be the Change! Learn and discuss the perspective of women's financial movement in today's world. Come be part of the discussion.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Business/Financial, Class, World on the Move
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Be the Change! Learn and discuss the perspective of women's financial movement in today's world. Come be part of the discussion.

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.