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 17 2024 Fri FoL Book Sale Setup 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 17 2024 Fri FoL Book Sale Setup 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 "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. May 18 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. May 18 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 20 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:00am - 9:45am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 20 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:00am - 9:45am 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 20 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:45am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 20 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:45am - 10:30am 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. May 20 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 1:30pm - 2:15pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 20 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. May 20 2024 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 2:15pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 20 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 "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 20 2024 Mon High School Hangout 2:30pm - 3:45pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 20 2024 Mon High School Hangout 2:30pm - 3:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Details: Play video games, create art, and build community with other high school students. 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 20 2024 Mon Apple Products: Tips from a Genius 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 20 2024 Mon Apple Products: Tips from a Genius 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Learn from an Apple Genius how services like Apple Pay and iCloud can make your life healthier, easier, and more connected.
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 20 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. May 20 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. May 21 2024 Tue Meet-a-Truck Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. May 21 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. May 21 2024 Tue STEAM Storytime 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. May 21 2024 Tue STEAM Storytime 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together, STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Solve problems and work through challenges with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities based on the story of the month. 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. May 21 2024 Tue Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 21 2024 Tue Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Social Study Haven Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week. 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 22 2024 Wed Foundation Board Meeting 9:30am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 22 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 22 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 22 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 3:30pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 22 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. May 22 2024 Wed Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 22 2024 Wed Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor of the Library Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Social Study Haven Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week. 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. May 23 2024 Thu Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. May 23 2024 Thu Study Haven 4:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor of the Library Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Social Study Haven Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week. 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 23 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 5:30pm - 6:15pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 23 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 5:30pm - 6:15pm 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 23 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 6:15pm - 7:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. May 23 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 6:15pm - 7:00pm 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 23 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 23 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: 10 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 23 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 23 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 "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 25 2024 Sat D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too Documentary Showing 10:00am - 11:30am 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 25 2024 Sat D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too Documentary Showing 10:00am - 11:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social, Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: View a 60-minute documentary produced by Trickster Cultural Center titled D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too. 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. 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. 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. May 26 2024 Sun Diversity of Faith and Culture: A Community Discussion 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 26 2024 Sun Diversity of Faith and Culture: A Community Discussion 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: Class, Social Registration Required Seats Remaining: 49 Details: Participate in a discussion led by a panel of speakers from faith-based and cultural organizations. 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. Food allergies The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
May 27 2024 Mon Library Closed for Memorial Day All Day Closing May 27 2024 Mon Closing Library Closed for Memorial 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 the Memorial Day holiday.