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, November 9, 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. Nov 9 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 "Adult" group. Tech Help Drop-In Saturday, November 9, 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Tech Help Drop-In 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Author Events: Veteran and Author Ned Ricks Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 2nd Floor Atrium East at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Veteran Army Major and author Ned Ricks will speak about his tour of duty in Vietnam. A display from the National Veterans Art Museum permanent collection will also be available fo... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 10 2024 Sun Author Events: Veteran and Author Ned Ricks 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Details: Veteran Army Major and author Ned Ricks will speak about his tour of duty in Vietnam. A display from the National Veterans Art Museum permanent collection will also be available for viewing.
This event is in the "Youth" group. OneInMath Sunday, November 10, 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. This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 10 2024 Sun OneInMath 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Vitalant Blood Drive Monday, November 11, 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. Nov 11 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 "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. Novel Quest Writing Session Monday, November 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Lounge at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Class Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Meet other fiction writers and improve your writing skills by giving and receiving constructive critiques. 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. Nov 11 2024 Mon Novel Quest Writing Session 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Lounge Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Details: Meet other fiction writers and improve your writing skills by giving and receiving constructive critiques.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Smart Starts Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Age Group: Youth Details: Drop in for some early literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-K and their grownups. This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Smart Starts 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Details: Drop in for some early literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-K 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. 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. Tech Help One-on-One Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Tech Help One-on-One 6:00pm - 6:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Tech Help One-on-One Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Tech Help One-on-One 6:45pm - 7:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Smart Starts Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Age Group: Youth Details: Drop in for some early literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-K and their grownups. This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Smart Starts 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Details: Drop in for some early literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-K 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. 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. Smart Starts Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Age Group: Youth Details: Drop in for some early literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-K and their grownups. This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Smart Starts 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Details: Drop in for some early literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-K 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. 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, November 13, 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. Nov 13 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. Milk and Cookie Storytime Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Play and Learn Together, Storytime Age Group: Youth Details: Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy milk and cookies followed by op... This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Milk and Cookie Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together, Storytime Details: Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only). 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. 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, November 13, 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 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. Nov 13 2024 Wed Guitar for Beginners 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Required Seats Remaining: 0 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Smart Starts Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Age Group: Youth Details: Drop in for some early literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-K and their grownups. This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Smart Starts 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Details: Drop in for some early literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-K 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. 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. Donuts and BINGO Thursday, November 14, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Donuts and BINGO 10:30am - 11:30am 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 "Middle School" group. Made in Miniature Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Middle School Details: Create earrings. For grades 6-8. Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Made in Miniature 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Create earrings. 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.
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, November 14, 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: Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange Required This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Book Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 12 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: Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Trivia Night Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Beer Cellar Program Type: Social Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Trivia Night: Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are enco... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Beer Cellar Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Trivia Night Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are encouraged.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Bilingual Storytime Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Details: Enjoy fun books and songs in both English and Spanish! Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups. This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Enjoy fun books and songs in both English and Spanish! 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. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Dinosaur Discoveries Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Play and Learn Together, STEAM Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Learn about T-Rexplorer’s latest dig and see authentic dinosaur bones! Arrive at 1:45 pm for a chance to meet Ranger the T-Rex just outside the library front doors! Please regist... Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Dinosaur Discoveries 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Play and Learn Together, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 68 Details: Learn about T-Rexplorer’s latest dig and see authentic dinosaur bones! Arrive at 1:45 pm for a chance to meet Ranger the T-Rex just outside the library front doors! Please register all attendees, adults and children, for this event. 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. OneInMath Sunday, November 17, 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. This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 17 2024 Sun OneInMath 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Help One-on-One Monday, November 18, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 18 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:00am - 9:45am 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, November 18, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 18 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:45am - 10:30am 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.
