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Open Mic Night with The Awakenings Project

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Atrium East at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Performance
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Writers and musicians from The Awakenings Project will share original pieces. Members of the public are also invited to share original works. 

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, Performance
Registration Required
Details:

Writers and musicians from The Awakenings Project will share original pieces. Members of the public are also invited to share original works. 

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, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor West Window at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Craft Group:

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.

This month's craft: Blackout Poetry

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor West Window
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Craft Group

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.

This month's craft: Blackout Poetry

This event is in the "Youth" group

National Treasures

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

From amber waves of grain to purple mountain majesties, celebrate the wonders of America's National Parks with hands-on nature-based activities, scientific explorations, and crafts. For grades 3-5. 

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: America 250, Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

From amber waves of grain to purple mountain majesties, celebrate the wonders of America's National Parks with hands-on nature-based activities, scientific explorations, and crafts. 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.

America250

America250 is the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's an opportunity to reflect on how the past 250 years, guided by the belief that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” have made the United States of America what it is today.

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

Craft Group

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor West Window at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Craft Group:

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.

This month's craft: Glass terrariums

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor West Window
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Craft Group

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.

This month's craft: Glass terrariums

This event is in the "Youth" group

National Treasures

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

From amber waves of grain to purple mountain majesties, celebrate the wonders of America's National Parks with hands-on nature-based activities, scientific explorations, and crafts. For grades 3-5. 

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: America 250, Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

From amber waves of grain to purple mountain majesties, celebrate the wonders of America's National Parks with hands-on nature-based activities, scientific explorations, and crafts. 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.

America250

America250 is the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's an opportunity to reflect on how the past 250 years, guided by the belief that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” have made the United States of America what it is today.

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
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

America250 Celebration

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Throughout the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Special Event
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Join community members of all ages for activities and light refreshments to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Throughout the Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Details:

Join community members of all ages for activities and light refreshments to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Special Notes

America250

America250 is the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's an opportunity to reflect on how the past 250 years, guided by the belief that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” have made the United States of America what it is today.

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, June 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor West Window at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Craft Group:

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.

This month's craft: Build Your Own Bouquet

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor West Window
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Craft Group

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.

This month's craft: Build Your Own Bouquet

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 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor West Window at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Craft Group:

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.

This month's craft: Mini Mosaics

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor West Window
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Craft Group

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.

This month's craft: Mini Mosaics

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

Route 66 Lecture

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+

In this lecture by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.,explore the history of the "mother road" that linked Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926 to 1985. 

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250
Registration Required
Details:

In this lecture by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.,explore the history of the "mother road" that linked Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926 to 1985. 

Special Notes

America250

America250 is the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's an opportunity to reflect on how the past 250 years, guided by the belief that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” have made the United States of America what it is today.

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, August 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor West Window at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Craft Group:

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.

This month's craft: Upcycled Trinket Magnets

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor West Window
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Craft Group

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.

This month's craft: Upcycled Trinket Magnets