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El Mago Magic Show

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Details:
Enjoy the magical feats of "El Mago" in this family-friendly show! Best for kids in preschool and elementary school and their grown-ups ...

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.

El Mago Magic Show

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Details:
Enjoy the magical feats of "El Mago" in this family-friendly show! Best for kids in preschool and elementary school and their grown-ups ...

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 with Circuits

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Learn about circuits and then create a fun project. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. June: Painting with circuits July: Make your own bracelet August: Create a light up wand ...

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.

Explore with Circuits

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Learn about circuits and then create a fun project. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. June: Painting with circuits July: Make your own bracelet August: Create a light up wand ...

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.

Cricut: No-Sew Coin Purse

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration
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.  ...

Empathy is Your Superpower

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: High School Room
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness, World on the Move
Details:
Learn how developing empathy can build self-esteem, foster community, and deepen connections, then explore World on the Move: 250,00 Years of Human Migration. Lead by Reality DuPage  ...

Song Share

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Social
Details:
Share your love of vinyl records with fellow  music lovers.  Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. For grades 6-8 (with or without vinyl to share). ...

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.

Let the Games Begin!

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:
Celebrate the Summer Olympics with a craft and summer games! For pre-k 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.

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.

Seed Library: DIY Terrariums

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
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.

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.

Seed Library: DIY Terrariums

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Registration
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.

Building Welcoming Communities

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
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.  ...

Let the Games Begin!

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:
Celebrate the Summer Olympics with a craft and summer games! For pre-k 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.

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.

Craft Your Story

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Registration
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 paper time capsule 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.

Thursday Evening Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson ...

The Moon from Dehradun

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, World on the Move
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
Local author Shirin Shamsi will discuss her book The Moon from Dehradun, which is based on her family's migration from India to Pakistan. Share family stories and participate in an activity. For grades 3-5. ...

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.

Smart Starts: Back to School Edition

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play and Learn Together
Details:
Drop-in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back to school themed crafts and activities. For 1st grade and younger with their grownups.   ...

Special Notes

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.

Books and Cooks Gone Global

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play and Learn Together, World on the Move
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:
Pair a story with a snack! We’ll read together and make dishes from around the world. For grades 3-5. ...

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.

Food allergies

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

Smart Starts: Back to School Edition

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play and Learn Together
Details:
Drop-in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back to school themed crafts and activities. For 1st grade and younger with their grownups.   ...

Special Notes

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.

Smart Starts: Back to School Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play and Learn Together
Details:
Drop-in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back to school themed crafts and activities. For 1st grade and younger with their grownups.   ...

Special Notes

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.

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.

Tech Learn 'n Play

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play and Learn Together, STEAM
Details:
Drop in to explore robotics and coding with technology like Ozobot, Sphero, Snap Circuits and more! Try all of our options or spend extra time with your favorites. For age 3-12. Children under 7, please bring your grownup.  ...

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.

WTTW/PBS Presents Visions of America: A Journey to the Freedom Tower - Stories of Cuban Migration to Miami

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
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. Then, participants will discuss other stories of American migration and s...