This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Oct 16 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 "Middle School" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Middle School Volunteering 4:00pm - 5:30pm Middle School Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Middle School Volunteering 4:00pm - 5:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Volunteer Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: With other middle schoolers, help library staff complete a variety of projects. Volunteer hours can be used to fulfill service commit- ments at school, church, or other organizations. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Narcan Training 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed Narcan Training 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Details: Learn how to administer Narcan, a medication used to treat opioid overdose in an emergency situation. DuPage Narcan Program staff will discuss opioid usage in DuPage County and how to identify signs of an overdose.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Taste Test Challenge 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle School Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Oct 17 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 fizzy beverages. 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 "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Author Visit: John Duffy 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. Oct 17 2024 Thu Author Visit: John Duffy 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Class, Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 Details: Dr. Special Notes Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Oct 17 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri ChatGPT: Your Virtual Job Search Companion 10:00am - 11:00am 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. Oct 18 2024 Fri ChatGPT: Your Virtual Job Search Companion 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Business/Financial, Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Details: A representative from People’s Resource Center will discuss how to use ChatGPT, an internet virtual assistant, to find employment and get hired.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 18 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 "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. Oct 19 2024 Sat Bats Around the World 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Oct 19 2024 Sat Bats Around the World 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 75 Details: Bats are all around us, found on every continent except Antarctica. Incredible Bats will introduce different species of bats and discuss their diets and habitats and how they make the world a better place. 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. Oct 20 2024 Sun OneInMath 2:30pm - 3:30pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 20 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. Oct 21 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:00am - 9:45am Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Oct 21 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 21 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. Oct 21 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:45am - 10:30am Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Oct 21 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: 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. Oct 21 2024 Mon Laser Engraver & Rotary Attachment: Engrave a Powder Coated Water Bottle 10:00am - 12:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Oct 21 2024 Mon Laser Engraver & Rotary Attachment: Engrave a Powder Coated Water Bottle 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 Special Notes Maker Program Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. To help ensure that maker programs are available to everyone, Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders will be eligible to register for one maker program per person per month. To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Laser Engraver & Rotary Attachment: Engrave a Powder Coated Water Bottle for Grades 3-5 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Laser Engraver & Rotary Attachment: Engrave a Powder Coated Water Bottle for Grades 3-5 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: Youth Program Type: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Supplies provided 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. Maker Program Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. To help ensure that maker programs are available to everyone, Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders will be eligible to register for one maker program per person per month. To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf. 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 "Middle School" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Laser Engraver & Rotary Attachment: Engrave a Powder Coated Water Bottle for Grades 6-8 5:30pm - 6:30pm Middle School Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Laser Engraver & Rotary Attachment: Engrave a Powder Coated Water Bottle for Grades 6-8 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Supplies provided 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. Maker Program Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. To help ensure that maker programs are available to everyone, Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders will be eligible to register for one maker program per person per month. To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Oct 21 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. Oct 21 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. Oct 22 2024 Tue Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). 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. 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 "Youth" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime 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 "Youth" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue The Artist in You 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue The Artist in You 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Details: Make one-of-a-kind art inspired by famous artists, the world around you, and your own creative spirit! 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Awareness Series: Healthy Relationships 6:30pm - 7:30pm High School, College and Young Adult Registration This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Awareness Series: Healthy Relationships 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Details: Discuss honesty, trust, respect and open communication between partners and the ability to make decisions without fear of retribution or retaliation.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm - 8:00pm Youth, Middle School Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Youth, Middle School 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: Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The event recording will be available for registrants only on Vimeo.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). 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. 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 "Youth" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). 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. 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.
