Event List

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

Trivia Night

Thursday, December 5, 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...

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 "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Winter Movie Fridays

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Watch Miracle on 34th Street. Light refreshments provided.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Watch Miracle on 34th Street. Light refreshments 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.

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.
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.

Puzzle Exchange

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Trade your puzzles for others, drink hot chocolate, and eat cookies! For adults and kids of all ages.

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: Social
Details:

Trade your puzzles for others, drink hot chocolate, and eat cookies! For adults and kids of all ages.

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 "Adult 50+" group.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, December 11, 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 provided.  

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

Special Notes

Food allergies

The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Donuts and BINGO

Thursday, December 12, 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 provided, and prizes awarded to winners.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Versus: Video Game Tournament

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Middle at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Middle School
Details:

Play Nintendo Switch Mario Kart and compete for a prize. For grades 6-8.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Middle
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Play Nintendo Switch Mario Kart and compete for a prize. For grades 6-8.

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

Trivia Night

Thursday, December 12, 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...

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 "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Winter Movie Fridays

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Watch It's a Wonderful Life. Light refreshments provided.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Watch It's a Wonderful Life. Light refreshments 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.

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.

Home Alone Interactive Movie Kit

All Day
Youth Department at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Make watching Home Alone a new experience for the whole family! Treats, props, and cues to make this holiday classic even more fun! While supplies last. For kids of all ages.

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

Make watching Home Alone a new experience for the whole family! Treats, props, and cues to make this holiday classic even more fun! While supplies last. For kids of all ages.

Special Notes

Kit Only

Pick up your kit for this do-it-yourself activity on the event date!

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.

Study Haven

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Throughout the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Details:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week. 

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Throughout the Library
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Social
Details:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week. 

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.

Study Haven

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Throughout the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Details:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week. 

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Throughout the Library
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Social
Details:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week. 

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

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, December 18, 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 provided.  

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.

Study Haven

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Throughout the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Details:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week. 

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Throughout the Library
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Social
Details:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week. 

This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Gingerbread Houses

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social, STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School
Details:

Build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Supplies provided. Dress for mess! For grades 6-8. 

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Social, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Supplies provided. Dress for mess! For grades 6-8. 

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

Trivia Night

Thursday, December 19, 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...

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 "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Winter Movie Fridays

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Watch A Christmas Story. Light refreshments provided.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Watch A Christmas Story. Light refreshments 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.

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

Trivia Night

Thursday, December 26, 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...

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 "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Winter Movie Fridays

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Watch A Christmas Carol. Light refreshments provided.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Watch A Christmas Carol. Light refreshments provided.

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.

Winter Movie Fridays

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Watch Some Like It Hot. Light refreshments provided.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Watch Some Like It Hot. Light refreshments 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.

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

Dementia Support Group

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Meeting Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

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

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

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

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

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult 50+
Social Hour for Adults 50+:

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

Special Notes

Food allergies

The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.

Donuts and BINGO

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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 provided, and prizes awarded to winners.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Versus: Video Game Tournament

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Middle at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Middle School
Details:

Play Nintendo Switch Just Dance and compete for a prize. For grades 6-8.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Middle
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Play Nintendo Switch Just Dance and compete for a prize. For grades 6-8.

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.

Winter Movie Fridays

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Watch Singin' In the Rain. Light refreshments provided.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Watch Singin' In the Rain. Light refreshments 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.

Food allergies

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