Upcoming Events

Homework Cafe

High school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe - Bilingual Storytime

¡Disfruta con nosotros mientras participamos con libros divertidos, poemas, canciones, y toques de mano en inglés y español! ¡Cada mes tendrá un tema diferente! Todas las edades son bienvenidas.

Enjoy fun books, poems, songs, and fingerplays in both English and Spanish! For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Book Babies

This interactive class features stories, songs, bubbles, and playtime. For birth to 18 months and their grownups. Available to the first 20 children to request a nametag. 

Preschool Pages

Listen to stories, play games, and have fun while developing early literacy skills in this class for big kids. For 3-5 years. Children attend independently.  Available to the first 20 children to request a nametag.

Stay 'n Play

Stay after storytime or just drop-in for an open playtime. Play with toys, listen to music, and have fun with friends. For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or computer, or learn more about the library's online digital resources, materials, and circulating devices in a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact the 2nd Floor Information Desk at 630-790-6630.

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or computer, or learn more about the library's online digital resources, materials, and circulating devices in a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact the 2nd Floor Information Desk at 630-790-6630.

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or computer, or learn more about the library's online digital resources, materials, and circulating devices in a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact the 2nd Floor Information Desk at 630-790-6630.

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or computer, or learn more about the library's online digital resources, materials, and circulating devices in a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact the 2nd Floor Information Desk at 630-790-6630.

Next Chapter Book Club

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Members read together, hang out, make friends, enjoy a snack, and have fun.

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.

Journey Writer's Workshop

Meet other fiction writers and improve your writing skills by giving and receiving constructive critiques. Procedures and guidelines. The Writer’s Workshop is just one path of the Journey, an a la carte writing group that features many writing-related activities. 

Itty Bitty Babies

Enjoy cuddling, singing, lapsit bouncing, and baby’s first stories in this session especially for our littlest readers. Expectant parents are welcome, as it’s never to early to start reading aloud to your baby. After storytime, grownups can socialize while the babies play. For birth to 9 months and their grownups.

Preschool Pages

Listen to stories, play games, and have fun while developing early literacy skills in this class for big kids. For 3-5 years. Children attend independently.  Available to the first 20 children to request a nametag.

Stay 'n Play

Stay after storytime or just drop-in for an open playtime. Play with toys, listen to music, and have fun with friends. For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Homework Cafe

High school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.

STEAM Club

Each week explore the science of sound through fun, interactive experiments that teach problem-solving and observation skills. For grades k-2.

FoL Book Sort

Help the Friends of the Library (FoL) look through recently-received donated items and decide if and where they should be shelved. Occasionally, this time is used to organize and prepare for upcoming sales.

Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library. You don’t need to RSVP, just come when you can and stay as long as you like. Check in with the staff at the Library Services Desk and you will be directed down to the basement.

Get Up 'n Groove

Let's dance and sing to various melodies in this music and movement program! For kids of all ages and their grownups.

FoL Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). Book Sales take place in the basement of the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

Together Time

This dynamic session will promote bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. For kids of all ages and their grownups.