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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:45am - 10:30am 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: 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Vitalant Blood Drive 2:00pm - 6:30pm 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 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 "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 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: 25 Details: Learn practical gardening tips and how caring for plants supports mental well being. 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 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 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 "Adult 50+" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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 "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 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: 40 Details: Author Michelle Zauner joins us online to discuss her book. Special Notes Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Traditional Mexican Churros 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico. She will demonstrate how to prepare traditional churros with a spicy chocolate and vanilla dip. Recipe provided after Zoom 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 21 2024 Sat Using AI 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. Sep 21 2024 Sat Using AI 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: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Machine Learning tools, also referred to as AI or artificial intelligence, can facilitate many aspects of your life. Learn how to use tools like Midjourney to engage your imagination with prompts and generative art.
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 23 2024 Mon Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Passport Cover 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 23 2024 Mon Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Passport Cover 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 Details: Supplies provided.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Passport Cover for Grades 3-5 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Passport Cover for Grades 3-5 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 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. 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.
