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

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 "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration 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 Celebrants by Steven Rowley

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

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.
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.

Flag Day

9:00am - 9:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

On Flag Day, June 14, the Anan Harmon chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will have a table in the lobby to display and distribute flags and information about flag protocols.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help One-on-One

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: JRR Tolkien
Age Group: Adult
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.

Tech Help One-on-One

2:15pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: JRR Tolkien
Age Group: Adult
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 "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

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

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 "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business/Financial
Details:

The State Treasurer is holding more than 5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.

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.
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers

Local creative types gather to discuss creative things. Share your works-in-progress or finished endeavors at an open mic! Use your 10 minutes to sing, dance, read, recite—whatever you choose. Spectators are welcome and appreciated. Light refreshments will be provided. For adults and high school students.

Details:

Featured performer: Clarence Goodman

Special Notes

Zoom with Registration

We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.

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.

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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Presented by Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care Glen Ellyn, LaVon K.

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.

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 "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+. 

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

Vitalant Blood Drive

2:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Schedule your donation appointment at vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.

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

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 "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration 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:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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

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 "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.

Friends Used Book Sale

9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Used Book Sale, Volunteer

FoL Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).

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.
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

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

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 "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.
Registration
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, World on the Move
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Sam Mitrani will present the history of immigration to Chicagoland within the context of immigration to the U.S.

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.
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers

Local creative types gather to discuss creative things. Share your works-in-progress or finished endeavors at an open mic! Use your 10 minutes to sing, dance, read, recite—whatever you choose. Spectators are welcome and appreciated. Light refreshments will be provided. For adults and high school students.

Special Notes

Zoom with Registration

We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.

Food allergies

The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.