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. Apr 1 - 30 2024 Crayon and Bread Tag Recycling 04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2024 @ 9:00pm Virtual Event 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. Apr 1 - 30 2024 Crayon and Bread Tag Recycling 04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2024 @ 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Details: The library is partnering with SCARCE (scarce.org) to collect used crayons and bread tags for recycling. During the month of April, please drop off your used crayons and bread tags in the lobby near the cafe.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Apr 29 2024 Mon High School Hangout 2:30pm - 3:45pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Apr 29 2024 Mon High School Hangout 2:30pm - 3:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Details: Play video games, create art, and build community with other high school students. 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 "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. Apr 29 2024 Mon Skills for Positive Mental Health 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration 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. Apr 29 2024 Mon Skills for Positive Mental Health 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Stress Relief facilitated by NAMI (Nation Alliance on Mental Illness). Learn how to manage the physical and mental impact of stress through resilience.
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. Apr 30 2024 Tue Birds on the Move Panel 12:30pm - 2:00pm Offsite Event 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. Apr 30 2024 Tue Birds on the Move Panel 12:30pm - 2:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: World on the Move Details: Explore the reason for bird migration, the hazards they face and what we can do to help our feathered friends safely traverse through our urbanized world.
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. May 1 2024 Wed FoL Book Sort 10:00am - 12:00pm 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. May 1 2024 Wed FoL Book Sort 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer FoL Book Sort The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library. If you are interested in helping out, please email friends@gepl.org to schedule an orientation session.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 1 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 3:30pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 1 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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 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. May 1 2024 Wed 3D Printing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. May 1 2024 Wed 3D Printing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 3D Printing Create a custom design using Tinkercad and 3D print the item you design to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. 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 "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. May 1 2024 Wed Guitar for Beginners 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration 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. May 1 2024 Wed Guitar for Beginners 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Guitar for Beginners Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in an eight-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance after the session ends. For age 16 and up.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 2 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 2 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Tech Help One-on-One 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. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 2 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 2 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Tech Help One-on-One 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. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. May 2 2024 Thu Dirt Cake Terrarium 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. May 2 2024 Thu Dirt Cake Terrarium 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Social Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Details: Create edible terrariums that will be the trendiest dessert at the table! Layer parfaits with brownie and pudding and add candy and taffy succulents. For grades 6-8. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 2 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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. May 2 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Beer Cellar Age Group: College and Young Adult, 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 3 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 3 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Tech Help One-on-One 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. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 3 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 3 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Tech Help One-on-One 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. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.
This event is in the "Youth" group. May 3 2024 Fri Everyone's An Artist - Let's Doodle 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. May 3 2024 Fri Everyone's An Artist - Let's Doodle 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Use letters, numbers, and shapes as a starting point to draw and create! 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 6 2024 Mon High School Hangout 2:30pm - 3:45pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 6 2024 Mon High School Hangout 2:30pm - 3:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Details: Play video games, create art, and build community with other high school students. 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 6 2024 Mon Apple Products: Tips from a Genius 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 6 2024 Mon Apple Products: Tips from a Genius 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Learn from an Apple Genius how services like Apple Pay and iCloud can make your life healthier, easier, and more connected.
This event is in the "Youth" group. May 7 2024 Tue Meet-a-Truck Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. May 7 2024 Tue Meet-a-Truck Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Listen to a story about a truck and then visit the library parking lot to see the type of truck featured in the story! Twenty name tags (children only).* For kids of all ages and their grownups. Special Notes 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. 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. May 7 2024 Tue Read to Rover 4:00pm - 4:15pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. May 7 2024 Tue Read to Rover 4:00pm - 4:15pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. 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 "Youth" group. May 7 2024 Tue Read to Rover 4:15pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. May 7 2024 Tue Read to Rover 4:15pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. 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 "Youth" group. May 7 2024 Tue Read to Rover 4:30pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. May 7 2024 Tue Read to Rover 4:30pm - 4:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. 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 "Youth" group. May 7 2024 Tue Read to Rover 4:45pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. May 7 2024 Tue Read to Rover 4:45pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. 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 "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. May 7 2024 Tue Gardening at Home 5:00pm - 6:00pm Registration 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. May 7 2024 Tue Gardening at Home 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Design garden areas for your planting environment and learn about native plants, composting, and mulching. Facilitated by The Conservation Foundation.
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. May 7 2024 Tue The Many Lives of Kal Penn 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Event 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. May 7 2024 Tue The Many Lives of Kal Penn 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Illinois Libraries Present This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Details: Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.