This event is in the "Middle School" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Song Share 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle School This event is in the "Middle School" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Song Share 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Social Details: Share your love of vinyl records with fellow music lovers. Bring in an album or two and spin a few tracks for the group. For grades 6-8 (with or without vinyl to share).
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 7 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri FoL Book Sale Setup 10:00am - 12:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Nov 8 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. Nov 9 2024 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Nov 9 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. Nov 9 2024 Sat Tech Help Drop-In 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 9 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 10 2024 Sun Veteran and Author Ned Ricks: In Person 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 10 2024 Sun Veteran and Author Ned Ricks: In Person 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Details: Veteran Army Major and author Ned Ricks will speak about his tour of duty in Vietnam. A display from the National Veterans Art Museum permanent collection will also be available for viewing.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 10 2024 Sun OneInMath 2:30pm - 3:30pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 10 2024 Sun OneInMath 2:30pm - 3:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth Program Type: Class, STEAM OneInMath OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 11 2024 Mon Vitalant Blood Drive 2:00pm - 6:30pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 11 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 "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. Nov 11 2024 Mon Novel Quest Writing Session 6:00pm - 9:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Nov 11 2024 Mon Novel Quest Writing Session 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Lounge Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Details: Grab your laptop or other writing materials and join fellow local writers undertaking their Novel Quest. During this dedicated writing session, get motivated to accomplish your writing goals.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Smart Starts 10:00am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Smart Starts 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Smart Starts Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k 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. 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Tech Help One-on-One 6:00pm - 6:45pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue 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: 0 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. Nov 12 2024 Tue Tech Help One-on-One 6:45pm - 7:30pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue 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 "Youth" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Smart Starts 10:00am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Smart Starts 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Smart Starts Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k 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. 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. Nov 13 2024 Wed FoL Book Sort 10:00am - 12:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Nov 13 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 "Youth" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Smart Starts 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Smart Starts 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together 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. Nov 13 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 13 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. Nov 13 2024 Wed Milk and Cookie Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Milk and Cookie Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together, Storytime Details: Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only). 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. 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. Nov 13 2024 Wed Guitar for Beginners 7:00pm - 8:30pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Nov 13 2024 Wed Guitar for Beginners 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Guitar for Beginners Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in an eight-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance after the session ends. For age 16 and up.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Smart Starts 10:00am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Smart Starts 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Smart Starts Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k 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. 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. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Donuts and BINGO 10:30am - 11:30am Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 14 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. Nov 14 2024 Thu Made in Miniature 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle School Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Made in Miniature 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Create earrings. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Nov 14 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: 9 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: Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Nov 14 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. Nov 15 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Enjoy fun books and songs in both English and Spanish! 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. 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.
