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StoryWalk: Skeletown Sugar Skulls

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Prairie Path Park
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the installation of the new StoryWalk® book, Skeletown: Sí. ¡No! by Rhode Montijo and decorate a sugar skull! In case of incle...

Location: Prairie Path Park
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the installation of the new StoryWalk® book, Skeletown: Sí.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

OneInMath

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
OneInMath:

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Class, STEAM

OneInMath

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.

Book Babies

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.

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.

Bring your grownup

This program is designed for children and their grownups. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not allowed.

Together Time

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Together Time:

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and the...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

Together Time

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

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.

Bring your grownup

This program is designed for children and their grownups. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not allowed.

Together Time

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

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.

Bring your grownup

This program is designed for children and their grownups. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not allowed.

Bluestem Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Preview a Bluestem book each month while eating pizza supplied by the library. Listen to the first chapter of the book followed by a fun activity. Please register for each month se...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Preview a Bluestem book each month while eating pizza supplied by the library. Listen to the first chapter of the book followed by a fun activity. Please register for each month separately. For grades 2-7.

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.

Food allergies

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

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.

Together Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Together Time:

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and the...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

Together Time

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

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.

Bring your grownup

This program is designed for children and their grownups. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not allowed.

Together Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Together Time:

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and the...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

Together Time

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

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.

Bring your grownup

This program is designed for children and their grownups. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Middle School Volunteering

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Middle School
Details:

Volunteer with other middle schoolers to  complete a variety of projects. Volunteer hours can be used to fulfill service commitments at school, church, or other organizations....

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Volunteer with other middle schoolers to  complete a variety of projects. Volunteer hours can be used to fulfill service commitments at school, church, or other organizations. 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.

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.

Taste Test Challenge

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Middle School
Details:

Test your taste buds as we try to identify some of our favorite snack foods in a blind taste test. Grades 6-8 September: Oreos October: Fizzy Beverages November: Potato Ch...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Test your taste buds as we try to identify some of our favorite snack foods in a blind taste test. Grades 6-8

September: Oreos

October: Fizzy Beverages

November: Potato Chips

 

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.

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.

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.  

Bilingual Storytime

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Enjoy fun books, songs, and a craft in both English and Portuguese! For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Enjoy fun books, songs, and a craft in both English and Portuguese! For kids of all ages and their grownups.

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.

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.

Bring your grownup

This program is designed for children and their grownups. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not allowed.

Incredible Bats

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Bats are all around us, found on every continent except Antarctica.  In our Bats Around the World program, you will meet many different species of bats. You will learn about t...

Required
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:

Bats are all around us, found on every continent except Antarctica.  In our Bats Around the World program, you will meet many different species of bats.

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.

OneInMath

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
OneInMath:

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Class, STEAM

OneInMath

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.

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.

Book Babies

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.

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.

Bring your grownup

This program is designed for children and their grownups. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not allowed.

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.

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.

Laser Engraver & Rotary Attachment: Engrave a Powder Coated Water Bottle for Grades 3-5

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Supplies provided

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Workshop
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Supplies provided

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.

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.