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. Jul 30 2024 Tue The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum 3:30pm - 4:15pm Registration 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. Jul 30 2024 Tue The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum 3:30pm - 4:15pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 80 Details: Experience the famous Talking Drum of West Africa! Stories from West African countries, the Caribbean Islands, the Americas and First Nations cultures will be shared around their use of the drum. 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 "Adult" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck 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. Aug 1 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "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. Aug 1 2024 Thu The Great Migration and The Great War: Engines of Change 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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. Aug 1 2024 Thu The Great Migration and The Great War: Engines of Change 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Musician, historian, and radio personality Clarence Goodman will discuss the relationship between two seismic events taking place as the 20th Century approached: the relocation of more than 6 million Black Americans from the rural Sou Special Notes Explore and Support Diversity Learn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and hate, in favor of peace and understanding.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu 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. Aug 2 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 2 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck 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. Aug 2 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 2 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck 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 "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. Aug 5 2024 Mon Cricut: No-Sew Coin Purse 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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. Aug 5 2024 Mon Cricut: No-Sew Coin Purse 5:30pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Maker, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Fabricate a no-sew coin purse by cutting faux leather with the Cricut and learn about what other types of materials the Cricut Maker 3 can work with. Supplies provided. For adults and high school students.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Dementia Caregiver Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Dementia Caregiver Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: Presented by Arden Courts of Glen Ellyn, LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to share experiences in providng care for someone with memory impairment and connect with others. 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. 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Learn about and create your own terrarium. For adults and kids of all ages. 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. 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 5:00pm - 6:00pm Registration 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Learn about and create your own terrarium. For adults and kids of all ages. 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 "Adult" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Building Welcoming Communities 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Building Welcoming Communities 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Details: Representatives from World Relief will discuss current immigrant and refugee arrival statistics for DuPage County, World Relief welcome services and procedures, and ways communities can make newcomers feel welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Donuts and BINGO 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu 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. Aug 8 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration 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. Aug 8 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu 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. Aug 10 2024 Sat Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 10 2024 Sat Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck 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. Aug 10 2024 Sat Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 10 2024 Sat Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck 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. Aug 10 2024 Sat Tech Help Drop-In 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 10 2024 Sat Tech Help Drop-In 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor of the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology 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 "Adult" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 1:30pm - 2:15pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 1:30pm - 2:15pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck 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. Aug 14 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 2:15pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 2:15pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck 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. Aug 14 2024 Wed WTTW/PBS Presents Visions of America: A Journey to the Freedom Tower - Stories of Cuban Migration to Miami 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed WTTW/PBS Presents Visions of America: A Journey to the Freedom Tower - Stories of Cuban Migration to Miami 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: PBS Books National Director and local resident Heather-Marie Montilla will talk about the Freedom Tower in Miami, which is considered to be the Ellis Island for Cuban refugees.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu 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. Aug 17 2024 Sat Sample the Foods of Turtle Island 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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. Aug 17 2024 Sat Sample the Foods of Turtle Island 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Turtle Island is the name for the North American continent in many Indigenous/Native American cultures. A chef from Ketapanen Kitchen will discuss and provide samples of Indigenous foods. 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. Aug 19 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:00am - 9:45am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:00am - 9:45am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck 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.
