This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 13 2025 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. Feb 13 2025 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 provided, and prizes awarded to winners.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Versus: Video Game Tournament 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle School Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Versus: Video Game Tournament 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Middle Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Play Nintendo Switch Mario Party and compete for a prize. For grades 6-8.
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. Feb 13 2025 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. Feb 13 2025 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: 8 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: Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow 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. Feb 14 2025 Fri Winter Movie Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Feb 14 2025 Fri Winter Movie Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: Watch The Philadelphia Story. Light refreshments 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. Feb 16 2025 Sun OneInMath 2:30pm - 3:30pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 16 2025 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. 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. Feb 17 2025 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:00am - 9:45am Adult, Adult 50+ Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 17 2025 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: 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 "Youth" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months 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. 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. 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. Feb 17 2025 Mon Tech Help One-on-One 9:45am - 10:30am Adult, Adult 50+ Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 17 2025 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: 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 "Youth" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Book Babies 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Book Babies 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months 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. 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. 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. Feb 17 2025 Mon GEYFCS Presents: Mental Health 3:00pm - 6:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon GEYFCS Presents: Mental Health 3:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Details: A representative from GEYFCS (Glen Ellyn Youth & Family Counseling Service) will be available to discuss Mental Health and provide resources for anyone interested in learning more.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Candy Heart Stickers for Grades 3-5 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Candy Heart Stickers for Grades 3-5 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: Youth Program Type: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Make custom vinyl stickers! Design stickers so that they can be printed on vinyl and cut out by the large format printer. 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. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf. 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 "Middle School" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Candy Heart Stickers for Grades 6-8 5:30pm - 6:30pm Middle School Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Candy Heart Stickers for Grades 6-8 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Make custom vinyl stickers! Design stickers so that they can be printed on vinyl and cut out by the large format printer. 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. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf. 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. Feb 17 2025 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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. Feb 17 2025 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. 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. 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. 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. 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. 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. 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Bluestem Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Bluestem Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Preview a Bluestem book each month while eating pizza supplied by the library. Listen to the first chapter of the book and then participate in a fun activity. Please register for each month separately. Best 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. 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Backyard Birds of DuPage County 6:30pm - 7:30pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Backyard Birds of DuPage County 6:30pm - 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will explain how to identify winter birds, prepare for spring avian arrivals, and build environments that support wildlife locally and across the continent.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. 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. 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. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 19 2025 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. Feb 19 2025 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. Feb 19 2025 Wed Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. 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. 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. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Just Write 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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. Feb 19 2025 Wed Just Write 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, putting pen to paper on a regular basis can fuel self-awareness, creativity, enjoyment, and build community. 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 50+" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area 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 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. Feb 19 2025 Wed Books and Cooks Gone Global 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Books and Cooks Gone Global 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Read together and make dishes from around the world. 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. 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 "Youth" group. 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. Feb 19 2025 Wed Slowing Down with Amy Tan 7:00pm - 8:00pm Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group. 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. Feb 19 2025 Wed Slowing Down with Amy Tan 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Youth, Middle School, 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: Join us for a conversation with Amy Tan, an American author best known for her novels about Chinese American women and the immigrant experience.
