This event is in the "Middle School" group. Song Share Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Social Age Group: Middle School Details: Share your love of vinyl records with fellow music lovers. Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. For grades 6-8 (with or without vinyl to share).... This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Song Share 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Social Details: Share your love of vinyl records with fellow music lovers. Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. For grades 6-8 (with or without vinyl to share).
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Dementia Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Meeting Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Social Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Presented by Arden Courts of Glen Ellyn, LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to share experiences in providng care for someone with... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Dementia Caregiver Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: Presented by Arden Courts of Glen Ellyn, LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to share experiences in providng care for someone with memory impairment and connect with others. 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. Let the Games Begin! Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Age Group: Youth Details: Celebrate the Summer Olympics with a craft and summer games! For pre-k and their grownups. Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Let the Games Begin! 10:00am - 10:45am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Celebrate the Summer Olympics with a craft and summer games! 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. 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. Seed Library: DIY Terrariums Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Learn about and create your own terrarium. For adults and kids of all ages. 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Learn about and create your own terrarium. 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. 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 7, 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 7 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. 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. Seed Library: DIY Terrariums Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Learn about and create your own terrarium. For adults and kids of all ages. 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Learn about and create your own terrarium. 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. 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. Building Welcoming Communities Wednesday, August 7, 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: Representatives from World Relief will discuss current immigrant and refugee arrival statistics for DuPage County, World Relief welcome services and procedures, and ways communitie... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Building Welcoming Communities 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: 40 Details: Representatives from World Relief will discuss current immigrant and refugee arrival statistics for DuPage County, World Relief welcome services and procedures, and ways communities can make newcomers feel welcome.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Let the Games Begin! Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Age Group: Youth Details: Celebrate the Summer Olympics with a craft and summer games! For pre-k and their grownups. Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Let the Games Begin! 10:00am - 10:45am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Celebrate the Summer Olympics with a craft and summer games! 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. 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Donuts and BINGO Thursday, August 8, 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. Aug 8 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. This event is in the "High School" group. Craft Your Story Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: World on the Move Age Group: Middle School, High School Details: Create a paper time capsule with keepsakes to express your narrative. Please bring photographs to incorporate into the project. For grades 6-12. Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Craft Your Story 3:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Create a paper time capsule with keepsakes to express your narrative. Please bring photographs to incorporate into the project. For grades 6-12. 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. World on the Move Participants who share migration stories may choose to submit them to the World on the Move Community Scrapbook.
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, August 8, 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: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson 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. Aug 8 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: 15 Book Discussion Copies of book discussion titles are available on the 2nd floor near the study rooms, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the 2nd Floor Information Desk at 630-790-6630 or emailing reference@gepl.org. Details: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Trivia Night Thursday, August 8, 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. Aug 8 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. The Moon from Dehradun Monday, August 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, World on the Move Age Group: Youth Details: Local author Shirin Shamsi will discuss her book The Moon from Dehradun, which is based on her family's migration from India to Pakistan. Share family stories and participate in an... Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 12 2024 Mon The Moon from Dehradun 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Local author Shirin Shamsi will discuss her book The Moon from Dehradun, which is based on her family's migration from India to Pakistan. Share family stories and participate in an activity. For grades 3-5. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Smart Starts: Back to School Edition Tuesday, August 13, 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 13 2024 Tue 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. Special Notes 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. Books and Cooks Gone Global Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Play and Learn Together, World on the Move Age Group: Youth Details: Pair a story with a snack! We’ll read together and make dishes from around the world. For grades 3-5. Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 13 2024 Tue Books and Cooks Gone Global 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 24 Details: Pair a story with a snack! We’ll read together and make dishes from around the world. For grades 3-5. 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. 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. Smart Starts: Back to School Edition Wednesday, August 14, 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 14 2024 Wed 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. Special Notes 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. Smart Starts: Back to School Edition Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 14 2024 Wed Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Special Notes 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 "Adult 50+" group. Social Hour for Adults 50+ Wednesday, August 14, 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 14 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. 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Trivia Night Thursday, August 15, 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. Aug 15 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. 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.