This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Tech Learn 'n Play Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play and Learn Together, STEAM Age Group: Youth, Middle School Details: Drop in to explore robotics and coding with technology like Ozobot, Sphero, Snap Circuits and more! Try all of our options or spend extra time with your favorites. For age 3-12. Ch... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Tech Learn 'n Play 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play and Learn Together, STEAM Details: Drop in to explore robotics and coding with technology like Ozobot, Sphero, Snap Circuits and more! Try all of our options or spend extra time with your favorites. For age 3-12. Children under 7, please bring your grownup. 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. WTTW/PBS Presents Visions of America: A Journey to the Freedom Tower - Stories of Cuban Migration to Miami Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Class, World on the Move Age Group: Adult Details: PBS Books National Director and local resident Heather-Marie Montilla will talk about the Freedom Tower in Miami, which is considered to be the Ellis Island for Cuban refugees. The... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed WTTW/PBS Presents Visions of America: A Journey to the Freedom Tower - Stories of Cuban Migration to Miami 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: PBS Books National Director and local resident Heather-Marie Montilla will talk about the Freedom Tower in Miami, which is considered to be the Ellis Island for Cuban refugees.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Smart Starts: Back to School Edition Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Play and Learn Together Age Group: Youth Details: Drop-in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back to school themed crafts and activities. For 1st grade and younger with their grownups. This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Details: Drop-in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back to school themed crafts and activities. For 1st grade and younger with their grownups.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Passport to Storytime Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Details: Each week, read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 16 2024 Fri Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Each week, read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. 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. Name tags Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis. Promotion Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Let's Upcycle: Plastic Lanterns Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Youth Details: Turn found objects into something new while learning about the importance of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! For grades K-5. Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 17 2024 Sat Let's Upcycle: Plastic Lanterns 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 24 Details: Turn found objects into something new while learning about the importance of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! For grades K-5. 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. Sample the Foods of Turtle Island Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Special Event, World on the Move Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Turtle Island is the name for the North American continent in many Indigenous / Native American cultures. Learn about and taste different Indigenous foods with a chef from the Keta... 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 17 2024 Sat Sample the Foods of Turtle Island 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Turtle Island is the name for the North American continent in many Indigenous / Native American cultures. Learn about and taste different Indigenous foods with a chef from the Ketapanen Kitchen. 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. Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, August 19, 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. Aug 19 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. 3D Printing Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM Age Group: Youth, Middle School 3D Printing: Create a custom design using Tinkercad and 3D print the item you design to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-... Details: June: Keychain July: Whistle August: Pencil Holder Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue 3D Printing 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 3D Printing Create a custom design using Tinkercad and 3D print the item you design to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. Details: June: Keychain July: Whistle August: Pencil Holder 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. 3D Printing Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM Age Group: Youth, Middle School 3D Printing: Create a custom design using Tinkercad and 3D print the item you design to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-... Details: June: Keychain July: Whistle August: Pencil Holder Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue 3D Printing 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 3D Printing Create a custom design using Tinkercad and 3D print the item you design to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. Details: June: Keychain July: Whistle August: Pencil Holder 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 50+" group. Social Hour for Adults 50+ Wednesday, August 21, 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. 3D Printing Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM Age Group: Youth, Middle School Details: Create your design in Tinkercad and printed it with the 3D printer. Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed 3D Printing 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Details: Create your design in Tinkercad and printed it with the 3D printer. Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. 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 "Middle School" group. Global Taste Test Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Social Age Group: Middle School Details: Each month, taste and rate snacks provided by Universal Yums from countries around the world! For grades 6-8. Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Global Taste Test 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Social Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Each month, taste and rate snacks provided by Universal Yums from countries around the world! For grades 6-8. 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. 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. Passport to Storytime Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Details: Each week, read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 23 2024 Fri Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Each week, read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. 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. Name tags Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis. Promotion Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. High School Room Open House Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm High School Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Age Group: Middle School, High School Details: Come and see the new space on the 2nd floor just for high school students! Hang out, browse books, play video and tabletop games, enjoy refreshments, and enter to win prizes! Arriv... This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon High School Room Open House 3:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Details: Come and see the new space on the 2nd floor just for high school students! Hang out, browse books, play video and tabletop games, enjoy refreshments, and enter to win prizes! Arrive any time during the open house.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Forgotten Skills Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Youth Details: Never learned to tie square knot or how to thread a needle? No worries! Rediscover skills of days gone by and say sayonara to your smartphone... at least for an hour or two. This s... Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Forgotten Skills 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 24 Details: Never learned to tie square knot or how to thread a needle? No worries! Rediscover skills of days gone by and say sayonara to your smartphone... at least for an hour or two. 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 50+" group. Social Hour for Adults 50+ Wednesday, August 28, 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 28 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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. No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers Thursday, August 29, 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. Aug 29 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. Passport to Storytime Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Details: Each week, read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 30 2024 Fri Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Each week, read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. 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. Name tags Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis. Promotion Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
Library Closed for Labor Day All Day Glen Ellyn Public Library The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will be closed to celebrate Labor Day. Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual cele... Closing Sep 2 2024 Mon Closing Library Closed for Labor Day All Day Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will be closed to celebrate Labor Day.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Foundation Board Meeting Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm Board Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Volunteer Age Group: Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Foundation Board Meeting 9:30am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Volunteer
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, September 14, 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. Sep 14 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 "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 Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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). Details: $10 per bag of most items 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. Sep 15 2024 Sun Friends Used Book Sale 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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). Details: $10 per bag of most items
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Vitalant Blood Drive Monday, September 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:30pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Schedule your donation appointment at vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Vitalant Blood Drive 2:00pm - 6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Details: Schedule your donation appointment at vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.
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, September 16, 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. Sep 16 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.
