This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 10 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. Jul 10 2024 Wed Tech Learn 'n Play 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed 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.
Jul 11 2024 Thu Meeting Room Reservations Open for September, October, November All Day Jul 11 2024 Thu Meeting Room Reservations Open for September, October, November All Day Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Details: Reservations for the North and South Meeting Rooms and the Shakespeare Room on the 2nd floor open the second Thursday of July for reservations in September, October, and November.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 11 2024 Thu Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 11 2024 Thu Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Newton 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. 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 11 2024 Thu Donuts and BINGO 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 11 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 "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Jul 11 2024 Thu Craft Your Story 3:00pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Jul 11 2024 Thu Craft Your Story 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 hand sewn fabric photo display 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.
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. Jul 11 2024 Thu Thursday Evening 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. Jul 11 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 11 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 11 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 "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. Jul 13 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. Jul 13 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 "Youth" group. Jul 13 2024 Sat The Eras Tour Party 10:30am - 11:00am Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 13 2024 Sat The Eras Tour Party 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Wear your favorite Eras outfit, exchange friendship bracelets, and sing along to The Eras Tour music with other Swifities. For PreK to 2nd Grade.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 13 2024 Sat The Eras Tour Party 2:30pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 13 2024 Sat The Eras Tour Party 2:30pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Wear your favorite Eras outfit, exchange friendship bracelets, and sing along to The Eras Tour music with other Swifities. For 3rd to 8th Grade.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 15 2024 Mon Fun with STEM: Learn and Create 3:00pm - 3:45pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 15 2024 Mon Fun with STEM: Learn and Create 3:00pm - 3:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Class, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Fun with STEM: Learn and Create Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. Please register for each month separately. For grades 2-5. Details: Paper Airplanes: Learn about aerodynamics by designing paper airplanes to see how drag effects the distance that the planes will fly. Learn how the shape of the plane is affected by gravity, weight, lift and thrust. For grades 2-5. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 15 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. Jul 15 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. Jul 16 2024 Tue Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Lake Ellyn 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. 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. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue 3D Printing 3:00pm - 4:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue 3D Printing 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: June: Keychain July: Whistle August: Pencil Holder 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. Jul 16 2024 Tue 3D Printing 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue 3D Printing 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 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: June: Keychain July: Whistle August: Pencil Holder 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. Jul 17 2024 Wed Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Co-Op 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. 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 "Adult 50+" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 17 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. Jul 17 2024 Wed Introduction to Maker Equipment for Grades 3-5 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Introduction to Maker Equipment for Grades 3-5 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Maker, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Explore some of the tools that will be available in The Workshop and create something new each month. Please register for each month separately. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Newton 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. 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 "Middle School" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Introduction to Maker Equipment for Grades 6-8 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Introduction to Maker Equipment for Grades 6-8 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Maker, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Explore some of the tools that will be available in The Workshop and create something new each month. Please register for each month separately. 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 18 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 "Youth" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Lake Ellyn 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. 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. Jul 23 2024 Tue Forgotten Skills 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Forgotten Skills 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: 24 Details: Never learned to tie square knot or how to thread a needle? No worries! Rediscover skills of days gone by and say sayonara to your smartphone... at least for an hour or two. 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.