This event is in the "Middle School" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu Made in Miniature 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle School Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu Made in Miniature 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Create eraser prints. 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.
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. Sep 12 2024 Thu Major Changes in College Search 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult 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. Sep 12 2024 Thu Major Changes in College Search 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Business/Financial, Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: National college expert Heidi King from College Inside Track will discuss:
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. Sep 12 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Sep 12 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: South Meeting Room Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 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 House on Mango Street by Sandra
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. Sep 13 2024 Fri FoL Book Sale Setup 10:00am - 12:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Sep 13 2024 Fri FoL Book Sale Setup 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 "Youth" group. Sep 13 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Sep 13 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Enjoy fun books, songs, and a craft in both English and Portuguese! For kids of all ages and their grownups. 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. 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 "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. Sep 14 2024 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Sep 14 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 "Adult" group. Sep 14 2024 Sat Tech Help Drop-In 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 14 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 "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. Sep 15 2024 Sun Friends Used Book Sale 1:00pm - 4:00pm Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Sep 15 2024 Sun Friends Used Book Sale 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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). Details: $10 per bag of most items
This event is in the "Youth" group. Sep 15 2024 Sun OneInMath 2:30pm - 3:30pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Sep 15 2024 Sun OneInMath 2:30pm - 3:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth Program Type: Class, STEAM OneInMath OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:00am - 9:45am Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 16 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: 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 "Youth" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups. 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. 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. 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. 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 "Adult" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:45am - 10:30am Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:45am - 10:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult 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. Sep 16 2024 Mon Vitalant Blood Drive 2:00pm - 6:30pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Vitalant Blood Drive 2:00pm - 6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Sep 16 2024 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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 "Youth" group. Sep 17 2024 Tue Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Sep 17 2024 Tue Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Lake Foxcroft Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Storytime in the Park Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. 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. Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check our social media for weather-related updates. 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. Sep 17 2024 Tue Bluestem Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Sep 17 2024 Tue Bluestem Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Preview The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter by Aaron Reynolds while eating pizza supplied by the library. Listen to the first chapter of the book and then participate in a fun activity. Please register for each month separately. 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. 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. Sep 17 2024 Tue Gardening and Wellness 6:00pm - 7:30pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult 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. Sep 17 2024 Tue Gardening and Wellness 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Details: The Conservation Foundation will provide practical gardening tips and discuss how caring for plants supports mental wellbeing. For adults and high school students. Special Notes 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. Sep 17 2024 Tue An Evening with Neil Gaiman 7:00pm - 8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Cancelled 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. Sep 17 2024 Tue Cancelled An Evening with Neil Gaiman 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: Don’t miss an evening of stories from one of the most celebrated writers of our time, Neil Gaiman, whose genre-bending career spans fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and horror.
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. Sep 18 2024 Wed FoL Book Sort 10:00am - 12:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Sep 18 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. Sep 18 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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 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. Sep 18 2024 Wed Stoneybrook Sleepover 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed Stoneybrook Sleepover 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 Details: Become an honorary member of The Baby-Sitters Club! Make friendship bracelets, play games, and win prizes while enjoying snacks and music BSC style. 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. 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. Sep 18 2024 Wed Author Visit: Michelle Zauner 7:00pm - 8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult 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. Sep 18 2024 Wed Author Visit: Michelle Zauner 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Class, Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 38 Details: Author Michelle Zauner will discuss her book, Special Notes Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Taste Test Challenge 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle School Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Taste Test Challenge 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: Challenge your taste buds with a blind taste test of Oreos. For grades 6-8. 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. Sep 19 2024 Thu Traditional Mexican Churros 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Traditional Mexican Churros 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class Details: Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico, will demonstrate how to prepare traditional churros with a spicy chocolate and vanilla dip.
