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Tech Help One-on-One

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
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...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 Beth Clower.

Tech Help One-on-One

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
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...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 Beth Clower.

Tech Help One-on-One

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
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...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 Beth Clower.

Tech Help One-on-One

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
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...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 Beth Clower.

Plant Exchange

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picnic Tables near the Library Parking Lot at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Trade houseplants, garden veggies, or flowers of any size for other plants!

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Picnic Tables near the Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class
Details:

Trade houseplants, garden veggies, or flowers of any size for other plants!

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 our social media for weather-related updates.

Dementia Support Group

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Meeting Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, will lead an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory i...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, will lead an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult 50+
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.  

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
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.

Guitar for Beginners- Rehearsal

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Guitar for Beginners:

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in an eight-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance ...

Details:

Meeting room set aside for informal rehearsal before evening performance.

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

Guitar for Beginners

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in an eight-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance after the session ends. For age 16 and up.  

Details:

Meeting room set aside for informal rehearsal before evening performance.

Guitar Performance

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Atrium East 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. For adults and high school students.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Details:

Listen to members of the Guitar for Beginners group perform a mini concert. For adults and high school students.

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.

Donuts and BINGO

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Main Street Recreation Center
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
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: 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 provided, and prizes awarded to winners.

Thursday Evening Book Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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:

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

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: 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:

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

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.

Tech Help Drop In

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Drop in with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Details:

Drop in with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone.

Cricut Paper Flowers

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn to use a Cricut machine to cut paper flower shapes and assemble them into magnets, gaining hands-on experience with design and cutting techniques in the Cricut Design Space s...

Required
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:

Learn to use a Cricut machine to cut paper flower shapes and assemble them into magnets, gaining hands-on experience with design and cutting techniques in the Cricut Design Space software.

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.

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. To help ensure that maker programs are available to everyone, Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders will be eligible to register for one maker program per person per month. 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 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Tech Help One-on-One

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
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...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 Beth Clower.

Tech Help One-on-One

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
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...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 Beth Clower.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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:

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Desmond’s research focuse...

Virtual Event
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:

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult 50+
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.  

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
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.

Foundation Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Foundation Meeting:

The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation meets quarterly.

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

Foundation Meeting

The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation meets quarterly.

Friends Used Book Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
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: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

FoL Used Book Sale

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

Tech Help One-on-One

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
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...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 Beth Clower.

Tech Help One-on-One

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
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...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 Beth Clower.

Cricut Paper Flowers

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn to use a Cricut machine to cut paper flower shapes and assemble them into magnets, gaining hands-on experience with design and cutting techniques in the Cricut Design Space s...

Required
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:

Learn to use a Cricut machine to cut paper flower shapes and assemble them into magnets, gaining hands-on experience with design and cutting techniques in the Cricut Design Space software.

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.

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. To help ensure that maker programs are available to everyone, Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders will be eligible to register for one maker program per person per month. 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 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025 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.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult 50+
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.  

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
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.