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. May 8 2024 Wed FoL Book Sort 10:00am - 12:00pm 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. May 8 2024 Wed FoL Book Sort 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer FoL Book Sort The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library. If you are interested in helping out, please email friends@gepl.org to schedule an orientation session.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 8 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 3:30pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 8 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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 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. 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 8 2024 Wed Embroidery Machine: Monogrammed Hand Towel 5:30pm - 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 8 2024 Wed Embroidery Machine: Monogrammed Hand Towel 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Learn how to use software to create a design that can be stitched by an embroidery machine. Select an initial from premade designs and embroider a library-provided hand towel to keep or gift for Mother's Day.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 8 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 6:00pm - 6:45pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 8 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 6:00pm - 6:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ 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. May 8 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 6:45pm - 7:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 8 2024 Wed Tech Help One-on-One 6:45pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 9 2024 Thu Donuts & BINGO 10:30am - 11:30am 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. May 9 2024 Thu Donuts & BINGO 10:30am - 11:30am Location: Main Street Recreation Center Age Group: College and Young Adult, 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. 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. May 9 2024 Thu Global Taste Test 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. May 9 2024 Thu Global Taste Test 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Social Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Details: Each month, taste and rate snacks provided by Universal Yums from countries around the world! 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. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 9 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. May 9 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: 3 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: Discuss Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok. 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. May 9 2024 Thu Time to Thread with Lucy Dallman 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 9 2024 Thu Time to Thread with Lucy Dallman 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Gather with others to work on your own knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts projects.
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. May 9 2024 Thu Trivia Night 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. May 9 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Beer Cellar Age Group: College and Young Adult, 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 "Adult" group. May 11 2024 Sat Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 11 2024 Sat 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. May 11 2024 Sat Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 11 2024 Sat 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 "Adult" group. May 11 2024 Sat Tech Help Drop-In 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. May 11 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 "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. May 12 2024 Sun Journaling for Mental Health 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. May 12 2024 Sun Journaling for Mental Health 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Journaling for Mental Health Discuss things on your mind and heart, participate in a guided visualization, then journal. There will be prompts, snacks, and a chance to share your words, if you feel so moved. You do not have to be a writer to participate, just willing to journal. While this experience may be therapeutic, the facilitators are not licensed therapists. Journals and light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees. For adults and high school students. 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. May 13 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 1:30pm - 2:15pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 1:30pm - 2:15pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: JRR Tolkien 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. May 13 2024 Mon Vitalant Blood Drive 2:00pm - 6:30pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 13 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 "Adult" group. May 13 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 2:15pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 2:15pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: JRR Tolkien 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. May 14 2024 Tue Meet-a-Truck Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. May 14 2024 Tue Meet-a-Truck Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Listen to a story about a truck and then visit the library parking lot to see the type of truck featured in the story! Twenty name tags (children only).* For kids of all ages and their grownups. Special Notes 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. May 15 2024 Wed Homeschool Hangout 1:00pm - 2:00pm This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. May 15 2024 Wed Homeschool Hangout 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Play and Learn Together Homeschool Hangout Use design thinking to solve different building and engineering challenges. Staff will be available to discuss homeschool services. For grades k-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 50+" group. May 15 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 3:30pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 15 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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 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. 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. May 15 2024 Wed Introduction to Maker Equipment for Grades 3-5 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. May 15 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: 0 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. 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 "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. May 15 2024 Wed Guitar Performance 7:30pm - 8:30pm 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 15 2024 Wed Guitar Performance 7:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Listen to members of the Guitar for Beginners group perform a mini concert. 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. May 16 2024 Thu Introduction to Maker Equipment for Grades 6-8 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. May 16 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: 2 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. 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. May 16 2024 Thu Trivia Night 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. May 16 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Beer Cellar Age Group: College and Young Adult, 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.