This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 30 2024 Fri Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 30 2024 Fri Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. 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.
Sep 2 2024 Mon Library Closed for Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 2 2024 Mon Closing Library Closed for Labor Day All Day Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will be closed to celebrate Labor Day.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 3 2024 Tue Dementia Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 3 2024 Tue Dementia Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, will lead an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 4 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. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed Beginner 3D Printing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed Beginner 3D Printing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 3D Printing Create a custom design using Tinkercad and 3D print the item you design to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. Details: September: Minecraft Animal October: Jack-O'-Lantern November: Fidget Star 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. Sep 4 2024 Wed Intermediate 3D Printing 5:30pm - 6:30pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed Intermediate 3D Printing 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Makerbot/3D Printing Make your own designs and get them printed at the library! For grades 3-8. 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. 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. Sep 5 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 5 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. Sep 5 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 5 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 "Adult" group. Sep 6 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 6 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. Sep 6 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 6 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. Sep 9 2024 Mon Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Passport Cover 6:00pm - 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. Sep 9 2024 Mon Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Passport Cover 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Details: Supplies provided.
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 10 2024 Tue Step Into the World of Gods of Jade and Shadow 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. Sep 10 2024 Tue Step Into the World of Gods of Jade and Shadow 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: Book Discussion, Class, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Details: College of DuPage (CoD) history professor John Paris will explore the cultural setting of Silva Moreno-Garcia's novel Gods of Jade and Shadow, wh
This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Foundation Board Meeting 9:30am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Foundation Board Meeting 9:30am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Volunteer
This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 1:30pm - 2:15pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 11 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. Sep 11 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 2:15pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 11 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 50+" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 11 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Make the Most of a Google Small Business Profile 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Make the Most of a Google Small Business Profile 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Business/Financial Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Christian Lamar from Naper Design will demonstrate how to use Google local business listings and citations to make it easier for customers to find your small business. &nbs
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu Donuts and BINGO 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 12 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 "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 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: 15 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 Night 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. Sep 12 2024 Thu Thursday Night 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: 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 House on Mango Street by Sandra
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 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 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 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 "Adult" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:00am - 9:45am 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: 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.
