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 30 2026 Sat Equipment Basics: Sewing Machine 10:00am–11:30am High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required 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 30 2026 Sat Equipment Basics: Sewing Machine 10:00am–11:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Maker Registration Required Equipment Basics Staff-led program to learn basic skills using a piece of equipment by working on a beginner-level project. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects. Special Notes Maker Program Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. 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 age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.
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 May 30 2026 Sat Birthday Party for America 250 1:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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 May 30 2026 Sat Birthday Party for America 250 1:00pm–3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Throughout the Library Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: America 250, Special Event Details: Join community members of all ages for activities and light refreshments to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Volunteer Library Board of Trustees Meeting The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Library Closed for Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Library Closed for Independence Day All Day Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed to celebrate Independence Day.
Jul 9 2026 Thu Meeting Room Reservations Open for September, October, November All Day Jul 9 2026 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 "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 18 2026 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm 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 Jul 18 2026 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer Friends Used Book Sale Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult 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 "Adult" group Aug 17 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 17 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Volunteer Library Board of Trustees Meeting The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.
Sep 7 2026 Mon Library Closed for Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed for Labor Day All Day Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed to celebrate Labor Day.
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 Sep 19 2026 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm 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 Sep 19 2026 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer Friends Used Book Sale Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of 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 Sep 20 2026 Sun Friends Used Book Sale 1:00pm–4:00pm 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 Sep 20 2026 Sun Friends Used Book Sale 1:00pm–4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer Details: Friends Used Book Sale Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library. $10 per bag of most items
This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 21 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 21 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Volunteer Library Board of Trustees Meeting The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.
Oct 2 2026 Fri Library Closed for Staff In-Service Day All Day Closing Oct 2 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed to allow library staff to participate in training and professional development activities.
Oct 8 2026 Thu Meeting Room Reservations Open for December, January, February All Day Oct 8 2026 Thu Meeting Room Reservations Open for December, January, February 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 October for reservations in December, January, and February.
Oct 16 2026 Fri Library Closing Early to Prepare for Haunted Library Event 2:00pm–5:00pm Closing Oct 16 2026 Fri Closing Library Closing Early to Prepare for Haunted Library Event 2:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library will close early at 2 pm to prepare for the Haunted Library event from 6-8 pm.
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult 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 "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 14 2026 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm 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 14 2026 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer Friends Used Book Sale Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.
This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 16 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 16 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Volunteer Library Board of Trustees Meeting The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.
Nov 25 2026 Wed Library Closed for Thanksgiving 5:00pm–9:00pm Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Library Closed for Thanksgiving 5:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will close early at 5 pm to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States.
Nov 26 2026 Thu Library Closed for Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed for Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States.
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 27 2026 Fri Friends Used Book Sale 1:00pm–4:00pm 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 27 2026 Fri Friends Used Book Sale 1:00pm–4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer Friends Used Book Sale Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 21 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 21 2026 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Volunteer Library Board of Trustees Meeting The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.
Dec 24 2026 Thu Library Closed for Christmas All Day Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed for Christmas All Day Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
Dec 25 2026 Fri Library Closed for Christmas All Day Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed for Christmas All Day Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
