This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Tech Help One-on-One Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Details: 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. Jul 8 2025 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 Details: 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Storytime in the Park Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Storytime in the Park: Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Off Site Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Storytime in the Park Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates. 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, July 9, 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 9 2025 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 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 "Middle School" group. Tik Tok Trials Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Age Group: Middle School Details: Try your hand at some of the infamous games seen on Tik Tok, like extreme rock paper scissors and matching and drawing games. For grades 6-8. Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Tik Tok Trials 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Try your hand at some of the infamous games seen on Tik Tok, like extreme rock paper scissors and matching and drawing games. For grades 6-8. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. Milk and Cookie Storytime Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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. Jul 9 2025 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. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Foundation Meeting Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Volunteer Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Foundation Meeting: The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation meets quarterly. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Foundation Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer Foundation Meeting The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation meets quarterly.
Meeting Room Reservations Open for September, October, November All Day Glen Ellyn Public Library Details: Reservations for the North and South Meeting Rooms and the Shakespeare Room on the 2nd floor open the second Thursday of July for reservations in September, October, and November. ... Jul 10 2025 Thu Meeting Room Reservations Open for September, October, November All Day Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Details: Reservations for the North and South Meeting Rooms and the Shakespeare Room on the 2nd floor open the second Thursday of July for reservations in September, October, and November.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Storytime in the Park Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Village Green Park Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Village Green Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates. 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, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm 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. Jul 10 2025 Thu Donuts and Bingo 10:30am - 11:30pm 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Dementia: The Why Behind the Misunderstandings Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Details: If we don’t understand what is happening in the brain with dementia, it may be difficult to know what we can and cannot expect from your loved one. LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care ... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Dementia: The Why Behind the Misunderstandings 5:30pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: If we don’t understand what is happening in the brain with dementia, it may be difficult to know what we can and cannot expect from your loved one. LaVon K. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 "Middle School" group. Totally Trivia Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Age Group: Middle School Details: Teams of one to four, put your trivia knowledge to the test! Pizza will be served. For grades 6-8. Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Totally Trivia 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Teams of one to four, put your trivia knowledge to the test! Pizza will be served. For grades 6-8. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 "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, July 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Shakespeare Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: 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... 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. Jul 10 2025 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Book Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: 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
This event is in the "Youth" group. Storywalk Playtime Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Prairie Path Park Program Type: Play and Learn Together, Social Age Group: Youth Details: Read the new Storywalk book, Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun! by Valerie Bolling and play games with new friends and library staff. For kids of all ages. This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Storywalk Playtime 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Prairie Path Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together, Social Details: Read the new Storywalk book, Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun! by Valerie Bolling and play games with new friends and library staff. For kids of all ages. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates.
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, July 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Volunteer Age Group: 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). For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elev... 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. Jul 12 2025 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer FoL Used Book Sale Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Tech Help Drop In Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Drop in with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Tech Help Drop In 3:45pm - 4:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 1 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 "High School" group. Creative Wellness Series: Mental Health Journaling Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm High School Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: High School Details: Drop-in workshops with activities for mind and body health for high school students. Art Mindfulness Techniques on June 09: Use word and color association to build and co... Required This event is in the "High School" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Creative Wellness Series: Mental Health Journaling 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Drop-in workshops with activities for mind and body health for high school students.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Storytime in the Park Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Lake Ellyn Park Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Storytime in the Park: Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Lake Ellyn Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Storytime in the Park Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates. 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 & Cooks Summer Showdown Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Play and Learn Together Age Group: Youth Details: Read together and work with a teammate to complete a cooking challenge. For grades 3-5. Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Books & Cooks Summer Showdown 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Read together and work with a teammate to complete a cooking challenge. For grades 3-5. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. Storytime in the Park Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Storytime in the Park: Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Off Site Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Storytime in the Park Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates. 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, July 16, 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 16 2025 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 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. Tech Games Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, STEAM Age Group: Youth Details: Each session will be a series of different challenges using tech like Spheros, Cubelets, etc. Can you beat them all? For Grades 3-5. Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Tech Games 3:30pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Each session will be a series of different challenges using tech like Spheros, Cubelets, etc. Can you beat them all? For Grades 3-5. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. Storytime in the Park Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Village Green Park Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Village Green Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Using AI Tools Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm North Meeting Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult Details: If you are interested in digital art, coding, or if you are just curious about the current state of digital tools, this program is for you! Learn introductory basics of AI for crea... Required This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Using AI Tools 5:30pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: If you are interested in digital art, coding, or if you are just curious about the current state of digital tools, this program is for you! Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. Craft Group Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm 2nd Floor Atrium South at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Work on your current project with other crafters or start a new project! Guest facilitators will provide a limited number of craft starter-kits. Light refreshments provided. &... 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. Jul 17 2025 Thu Craft Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Atrium South Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Work on your current project with other crafters or start a new project! Guest facilitators will provide a limited number of craft starter-kits. Light refreshments provided. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
