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 "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.
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 8 2024 Wed Embroidery Machine: Monogrammed Hand Towel 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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 8 2024 Wed Embroidery Machine: Monogrammed Hand Towel 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Learn how to use software to create a design that can be stitched by an embroidery machine. Select an initial from premade designs and embroider a library-provided hand towel to keep or gift for Mother's Day.
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 12 2024 Sun Journaling for Mental Health 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. May 12 2024 Sun Journaling for Mental Health 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Journaling for Mental Health Discuss things on your mind and heart, participate in a guided visualization, then journal. There will be prompts, snacks, and a chance to share your words, if you feel so moved. You do not have to be a writer to participate, just willing to journal. While this experience may be therapeutic, the facilitators are not licensed therapists. Journals and light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees. For adults and high school students. 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 "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 15 2024 Wed Guitar Performance 7:30pm - 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 15 2024 Wed Guitar Performance 7:30pm - 8:30pm 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 Details: Listen to members of the Guitar for Beginners group perform a mini concert. 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. May 18 2024 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm 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. May 18 2024 Sat 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 "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 20 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 20 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 "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 21 2024 Tue Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 21 2024 Tue Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Social Study Haven Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week. 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 "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 22 2024 Wed Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 22 2024 Wed Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor of the Library Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Social Study Haven Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week. 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 "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 23 2024 Thu Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 23 2024 Thu Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor of the Library Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Social Study Haven Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week. 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 "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 25 2024 Sat D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too Documentary Showing 10:00am - 11:30am 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 25 2024 Sat D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too Documentary Showing 10:00am - 11:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social, Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: View a 60-minute documentary produced by Trickster Cultural Center titled D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too. 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. 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. Live Only This event will not be recorded for later viewing.
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 26 2024 Sun Diversity of Faith and Culture: A Community Discussion 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. May 26 2024 Sun Diversity of Faith and Culture: A Community Discussion 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class, Social Registration Required Seats Remaining: 49 Details: Participate in a discussion led by a panel of speakers from faith-based and cultural organizations. 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. 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. May 29 2024 Wed Seed Library: Butterfly Garden 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. May 29 2024 Wed Seed Library: Butterfly Garden 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: STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Learn how wildflowers help butterflies and bees, participate in a craft, and take home wildflower seeds from the Seed Library! 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. May 29 2024 Wed Seed Library: Butterfly Garden 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. May 29 2024 Wed Seed Library: Butterfly Garden 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: STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Details: Learn how wildflowers help butterflies and bees, participate in a craft, and take home wildflower seeds from the Seed Library! 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 30 2024 Thu No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers 6:30pm - 9:00pm 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. May 30 2024 Thu No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers 6:30pm - 9:00pm 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: 25 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 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 "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. Jun 3 2024 Mon How Money Works: the Migration of Women's Wealth 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. Jun 3 2024 Mon How Money Works: the Migration of Women's Wealth 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: Business/Financial, Class, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Be the Change! Learn and discuss the perspective of women's financial movement in today's world. Come be part of the discussion. 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 "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. Jun 4 2024 Tue The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin 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. Jun 4 2024 Tue The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin 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:
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. Jun 6 2024 Thu Alebrije Mask Making with Gloria Contreras 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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. Jun 6 2024 Thu Alebrije Mask Making with Gloria Contreras 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Artist Gloria Contreras will lead this workshop on creating Alebrije masks and share about the origins of Alebrijes. 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 "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Gaming 12:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Jun 8 2024 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Gaming 12:00pm - 4:00pm 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 "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. Jun 9 2024 Sun Ten Thousand Villages Presents: Fair Trade and Folk Dance 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Jun 9 2024 Sun Ten Thousand Villages Presents: Fair Trade and Folk Dance 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class, Social, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Details: Learn about Ten Thousand Villages Glen Ellyn, a fair-trade retailer of artisan-crafted items from 38 countries, and the beneficiary of 2024 Summer Reading.
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. Jun 10 2024 Mon Ice Cream Social 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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. Jun 10 2024 Mon Ice Cream Social 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Details: Celebrate the beginning of 2024 Summer Reading at the library with an ice cream sundae, ice pop, or fresh fruit. Enjoy music and a dance performance by Movement of Desis (MOD). For adults and kids of all ages. 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 "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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Tote Bag 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Tote Bag 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Get ready to absorb knowledge of all things sublimation (pun intended)! Customize a polyester tote bag with a photo you provide on a thumb drive or emailed to yourself. Supplies provided. For adults and high school students.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Craft Your Story 3:00pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Craft Your Story 3:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Create a timeline journal with keepsakes to express your narrative. Please bring photographs to incorporate into the project. For grades 6-12. 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. World on the Move Participants who share migration stories may choose to submit them to the World on the Move Community Scrapbook.