This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Illinois Libraries Present: This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is committed to... Details: Dr. Temple Grandin is one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiv... Virtual Event This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Illinois Libraries Present This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Details:
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Alebrije Mask Making with Gloria Contreras Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, World on the Move Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Details: Artist Gloria Contreras will lead this workshop on creating Alebrije masks and share about the origins of Alebrijes. Gloria Contreras is a local Mexican American structure... Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Alebrije Mask Making with Gloria Contreras 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Artist Gloria Contreras will lead this workshop on creating Alebrije masks and share about the origins of Alebrijes. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Dungeons and Dragons Gaming Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Shakespeare Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Social Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Details: Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+. Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Gaming 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Social Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Ten Thousand Villages Presents: Fair Trade and Folk Dance Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Class, Social, World on the Move Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Learn about Ten Thousand Villages Glen Ellyn, a fair-trade retailer of artisan-crafted items from 38 countries, and the beneficiary of 2024 Summer Reading. Pam Eiten, Assistant Man... Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jun 9 2024 Sun Ten Thousand Villages Presents: Fair Trade and Folk Dance 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 40 Details: Learn about Ten Thousand Villages Glen Ellyn, a fair-trade retailer of artisan-crafted items from 38 countries, and the beneficiary of 2024 Summer Reading.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Friends Used Book Sale Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Used Book Sale, Volunteer Age Group: Youth, 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). This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Friends Used Book Sale 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: Youth, 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).
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Ice Cream Social Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Parking Lot at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Celebrate the beginning of 2024 Summer Reading at the library with an ice cream sundae, ice pop, or fresh fruit. Enjoy music and a dance performance by Movement of Desis (MOD). For... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Ice Cream Social 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Details: Celebrate the beginning of 2024 Summer Reading at the library with an ice cream sundae, ice pop, or fresh fruit. Enjoy music and a dance performance by Movement of Desis (MOD). For adults and kids of all ages. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Tote Bag Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Get ready to absorb knowledge of all things sublimation (pun intended)! Customize a polyester tote bag with a photo you provide on a thumb drive or emailed to yourself. Suppl... Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Tote Bag 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Maker Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Get ready to absorb knowledge of all things sublimation (pun intended)! Customize a polyester tote bag with a photo you provide on a thumb drive or emailed to yourself. Supplies provided. For adults and high school students.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Thursday Evening Book Club Thursday, June 13, 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: The Celebrants by Steven Rowley Required This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: 15 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: The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Flag Day Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Lobby at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: On Flag Day, June 14, the Anan Harmon chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will have a table in the lobby to display and distribute flags and inform... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Flag Day 9:00am - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Details: On Flag Day, June 14, the Anan Harmon chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will have a table in the lobby to display and distribute flags and information about flag protocols.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, June 17, 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. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jun 17 2024 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Dungeons and Dragons Gaming Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Shakespeare Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Social Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Details: Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+. Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 22 2024 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Gaming 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Social Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers Thursday, June 27, 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... Details: Featured performer: Clarence Goodman Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jun 27 2024 Thu No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers 6:30pm - 9:00pm 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 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. Details: Featured performer: Clarence Goodman Special Notes Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register. Food allergies The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Dungeons and Dragons Gaming Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Shakespeare Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Social Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Details: Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+. Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 6 2024 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Gaming 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Social Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Thursday Evening Book Club Thursday, July 11, 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: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Required This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 11 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: 15 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: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Friends Used Book Sale Saturday, July 13, 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). This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 13 2024 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm 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).
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, July 15, 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. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 15 2024 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. How the World Arrived on Lake Michigan’s Shores with Sam Mitrani Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Class, World on the Move Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Sam Mitrani will present the history of immigration to Chicagoland within the context of immigration to the U.S. He will discuss the history of anti-immigrant sentiment in this cou... Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue How the World Arrived on Lake Michigan’s Shores with Sam Mitrani 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Sam Mitrani will present the history of immigration to Chicagoland within the context of immigration to the U.S.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers Thursday, July 25, 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 This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers 6:30pm - 9:00pm 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 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 Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register. Food allergies The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. World on the Move All Day 7/27 - 8/30 2nd Floor Atrium East at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Special Event, World on the Move Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: The traveling exhibition from the American Anthropological Association and the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage comes to Glen Ellyn Public Library for five w... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul-Aug 2024 World on the Move All Day 7/27 - 8/30 Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event, World on the Move Details: The traveling exhibition from the American Anthropological Association and the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage comes to Glen Ellyn Public Library for five weeks.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. How Climate Impacts Migration for Humans, Plants, and Animals Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness, World on the Move Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Humans have long shared our planet not only with each other, but also with animals and plants. More recently, our interaction with nature and the impacts of climate change ha... Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat How Climate Impacts Migration for Humans, Plants, and Animals 10:00am - 11:00am 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, Health & Wellness, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Humans have long shared our planet not only with each other, but also with animals and plants. More recently, our interaction with nature and the impacts of climate change has influenced the movement of not only humans, but plants and animal
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Dungeons and Dragons Gaming Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Shakespeare Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Social Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Details: Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+. Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Gaming 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Social Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. World on the Move Exhibit Opening Event Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Parking Lot at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Special Event, World on the Move Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Be one of the first people in Illinois to experience World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration on the 2nd Floor of the library. In the library parking lot, enjoy live mus... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat World on the Move Exhibit Opening Event 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event, World on the Move Details: Be one of the first people in Illinois to experience World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration on the 2nd Floor of the library. Special Notes Celebration of Culture These events acknowledge holidays and other occasions that are valued in our community. By including these days, we hope that you see your diversity mirrored on our calendar feel like we are taking your beliefs and observances into account with our programming become aware of occasions valued by other members of the community appreciate the diversity of our community This effort, as well as others to come, are the result of our participation in the Glen Ellyn DEI Project meetings and listening sessions. The library is committed to furthering our commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of our community. World on the Move World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. Food allergies The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Experience the famous Talking Drum of West Africa! Stories from West African countries, the Caribbean Islands, the Americas and First Nations cultures will be shared around their u... Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum 3:30pm - 4:15pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 80 Details: Experience the famous Talking Drum of West Africa! Stories from West African countries, the Caribbean Islands, the Americas and First Nations cultures will be shared around their use of the drum. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. The Great Migration and The Great War: Engines of Change Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: World on the Move Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Musician, historian, and radio personality Clarence Goodman will discuss the relationship between two seismic events taking place as the 20th Century approached: the relocation of ... Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu The Great Migration and The Great War: Engines of Change 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Musician, historian, and radio personality Clarence Goodman will discuss the relationship between two seismic events taking place as the 20th Century approached: the relocation of more than 6 million Black Americans from the rural Sou 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.
