This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Brilliant Babies 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Brilliant Babies 10:30am–11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Details: Bring baby to a special playtime at the library with craft, sensory, and activity stations. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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.
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 Aug 18 2025 Mon Equipment Basics: Embroidery Machine 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Aug 18 2025 Mon Equipment Basics: Embroidery Machine 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. 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 "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 Aug 18 2025 Mon Equipment Basics: Embroidery Machine 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Aug 18 2025 Mon Equipment Basics: Embroidery Machine 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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. 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 "College and Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Aug 18 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 Aug 18 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 Aug 19 2025 Tue Books and Cooks Summer Showdown 3:00pm–4:00pm Youth Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Books and Cooks Summer Showdown 3:00pm–4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Details: Read together and work with a teammate to complete a cooking challenge. For grades 3-5. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Aug 20 2025 Wed National Memory Screening Program 9:00am–11:00am Adult, Adult 50+ Cancelled Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Cancelled National Memory Screening Program 9:00am–11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Details: Are you caring for a loved one who is experiencing memory problems? Are you concerned that your loved one's memory loss may be an early sign of dementia? Does Alzheimer's disease or dementia run in your family? Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 Aug 20 2025 Wed National Memory Screening Program 11:00am–1:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Aug 20 2025 Wed National Memory Screening Program 11:00am–1:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Details: Are you caring for a loved one who is experiencing memory problems? Are you concerned that your loved one's memory loss may be an early sign of dementia? Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 Aug 20 2025 Wed National Memory Screening Program 1:00pm–4:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Aug 20 2025 Wed National Memory Screening Program 1:00pm–4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Details: Are you caring for a loved one who is experiencing memory problems? Are you concerned that your loved one's memory loss may be an early sign of dementia? Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 Aug 20 2025 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm–4:00pm Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm–4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor West Window 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 Aug 20 2025 Wed Tech Games 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Tech Games 3:30pm–4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, STEAM Registration Required Details: Each session will be a series of different challenges using tech like Spheros and Cubelets. Can you beat them all? For grades 3-5. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Tech Learn 'n Play 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Middle School This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Tech Learn 'n Play 4:00pm–5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play and Learn Together, STEAM Details: Drop in to explore robotics and coding with technology like Cubelets, Sphero, and Snap Circuits! Try all of our options or spend extra time with your favorites. For ages 3-12. Children under 7, please bring your grownup Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu Craft Group 6:30pm–7:30pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu Craft Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Atrium South Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Registration Required Details: Work on your current project with other crafters or start a new project! Guest facilitators will provide a limited number of craft starter-kits. Light refreshments provided. Special Notes Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu GPS: Start the Year with Back-to-School Organizational Skills for School Success 7:00pm–8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Virtual Event 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu GPS: Start the Year with Back-to-School Organizational Skills for School Success 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Details: Authors Sara Ward and Kristen Jacobsen discuss their Cognitive Connections group and the award winning 360 Thinking Method.Read More
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Aug 25 2025 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 Aug 25 2025 Mon Vitalant Blood Drive 2:00pm–6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Vitalant Blood Drive 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 Aug 26 2025 Tue GPS: How Parents Can Support Students to Aim High, Dream Big and Succeed 7:00pm–8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Virtual Event 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 Aug 26 2025 Tue GPS: How Parents Can Support Students to Aim High, Dream Big and Succeed 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Class Details: Host of The Psychology of Parenting podcast and New York Times reporter Susan Dominus talks with psychologist Lisa Damour, author of Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm–4:00pm Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm–4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor West Window 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 6:00pm–6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Hi, friends! Belt out all your favorite Ms. Rachel songs and rhymes and enjoy a fun activity. Headbands and overalls highly encouraged! Twenty name tags (children only).* For pre-k 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 Aug 28 2025 Thu Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 9:30am–10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 9:30am–10:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Hi, friends! Belt out all your favorite Ms. Rachel songs and rhymes and enjoy a fun activity. Headbands and overalls highly encouraged! Twenty name tags (children only).* For pre-k 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 Aug 28 2025 Thu Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 10:30am–11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Hi, friends! Belt out all your favorite Ms. Rachel songs and rhymes and enjoy a fun activity. Headbands and overalls highly encouraged! Twenty name tags (children only).* For pre-k 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 "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 Aug 28 2025 Thu Urban Coyote 6:30pm–7:30pm Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required 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 Aug 28 2025 Thu Urban Coyote 6:30pm–7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Registration Required Details: Staff from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will discuss coyote populations in urban areas, the natural history, lifestyle, and social structure of coyotes, and appropriate behavior to minimize human-coy
This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 9:30am–10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 9:30am–10:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Hi, friends! Belt out all your favorite Ms. Rachel songs and rhymes and enjoy a fun activity. Headbands and overalls highly encouraged! Twenty name tags (children only).* For pre-k 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 Aug 29 2025 Fri Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Ms. Rachel Sing-Along 10:30am–11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Hi, friends! Belt out all your favorite Ms. Rachel songs and rhymes and enjoy a fun activity. Headbands and overalls highly encouraged! Twenty name tags (children only).* For pre-k 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.
Sep 1 2025 Mon Library Closed for Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed for Labor 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 Labor Day.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Dementia Support Group 3:30pm–4:30pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Dementia Support Group 3:30pm–4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Dementia Support Group LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment. Sponsored by Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care Glen Ellyn.
