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This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Intermediate 3D Printing

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Makerbot/3D Printing:

Make your own designs and get them printed at the library! For grades 3-8.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Makerbot/3D Printing

Make your own designs and get them printed at the library! For grades 3-8.

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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Active Aging Week: Healthcare in Retirement

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Financial
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Greg Kurinec, Certified Financial Planner will discuss health care in retirement, including details on Medicare: Parts A (Hospital Insurance), B (Medical Insurance), C (Medicare Ad...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Business/Financial
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:

Greg Kurinec, Certified Financial Planner will discuss health care in retirement, including details on Medicare: Parts A (Hospital Insurance), B (Medical Insurance), C (Medicare Advantage Plans), and D (Prescription Plans).   

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help One-on-One

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
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
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Active Aging Week: Advocacy and Fraud Protection for Seniors

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Financial
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn the warning signs of financial fraud and scams and steps to take to avoid becoming a victim.   

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Business/Financial
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Learn the warning signs of financial fraud and scams and steps to take to avoid becoming a victim.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help One-on-One

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
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
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.

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.

Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Awareness Series: Rights and Resources

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn about the types of violence abusers use to gain control over relationship partners, including physical and emotional abuse, isolation, and stalking. Also learn about the righ...

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: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Learn about the types of violence abusers use to gain control over relationship partners, including physical and emotional abuse, isolation, and stalking.

Library Closed for Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Glen Ellyn Public Library

The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will be closed to allow library staff to participate in training and professional development activities.

Closing
Branches:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Description:

The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will be closed to allow library staff to participate in training and professional development activities.

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.

Laser Engraver & Rotary Attachment: Engrave a Powder Coated Water Bottle

Monday, October 7, 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:

Supplies provided.

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:

Supplies provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help One-on-One

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
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
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help One-on-One

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
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
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.

This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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 will be 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 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.
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.

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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 ...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.  

Meeting Room Reservations Open for December, January, February

All Day
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Details:

Reservations for the North and South Meeting Rooms and the Shakespeare Room on the 2nd floor open the second Thursday of October for reservations in December, January, and February...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Details:

Reservations for the North and South Meeting Rooms and the Shakespeare Room on the 2nd floor open the second Thursday of October for reservations in December, January, and February.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Donuts and BINGO

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to winners. Offered in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District.

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, October 10, 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:

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno Garcia - part of the COD Great Read series.

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:

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno Garcia&nb

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help Drop-In

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
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
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Details:

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

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.

Gardening and Wellness

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Details:

Learn practical gardening tips and how caring for plants supports mental well being.   September 17 | Seed saving for next year or donation to the Seed Library ...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Learn practical gardening tips and how caring for plants supports mental well being.  

Special Notes

Live Only

This event will not be recorded for later viewing.

This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 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 will be 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 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.
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.

Narcan Training

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn how to administer Narcan, a medication used to treat opioid overdose in an emergency situation. DuPage Narcan Program staff will discuss opioid usage in DuPage County and how...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Learn how to administer Narcan, a medication used to treat opioid overdose in an emergency situation. DuPage Narcan Program staff will discuss opioid usage in DuPage County and how to identify signs of an overdose.

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.

Author Visit: John Duffy

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Round Window Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Special Event
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Details:

Author Dr John Duffy discusses his book Rescuing Our Sons: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Teen Boys.  In partnership with Glenbard Parent Series. Borrow the ...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Class, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:

Author Dr John Duffy discusses his book Rescuing O

Special Notes

Zoom with Registration

We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.

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.

ChatGPT: Your Virtual Job Search Companion

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Financial, Class
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn how to use ChatGPT, an internet virtual assistant, to find employment and get hired.  

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Business/Financial, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Learn how to use ChatGPT, an internet virtual assistant, to find employment and get hired.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help One-on-One

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
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
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help One-on-One

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
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
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.

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.

Laser Engraver & Rotary Attachment: Engrave a Powder Coated Water Bottle

Monday, October 21, 2024 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:

Supplies provided.

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:

Supplies provided.