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 27 2024 Sat How Climate Impacts Migration for Humans, Plants, and Animals 10:00am - 11:00am 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. Jul 27 2024 Sat How Climate Impacts Migration for Humans, Plants, and Animals 10:00am - 11:00am 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, Health & Wellness, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Humans have long shared our planet not only with each other, but also with animals and plants. More recently, our interaction with nature and the impacts of climate change has influenced the movement of not only humans, but plants and animal
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. Jul 27 2024 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Gaming 12:00pm - 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. Jul 27 2024 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Gaming 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Social Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Play Dungeons & Dragons. All levels of experience with table-top role-playing games are welcome! For age 13+.
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. Jul 27 2024 Sat World on the Move Exhibit Opening Event 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Jul 27 2024 Sat World on the Move Exhibit Opening Event 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event, World on the Move Details: Be one of the first people in Illinois to experience World on the Move: 250,00 Years of Human Migration on the 2nd Floor of the library. Special Notes Celebration of Culture These events acknowledge holidays and other occasions that are valued in our community. By including these days, we hope that you see your diversity mirrored on our calendar feel like we are taking your beliefs and observances into account with our programming become aware of occasions valued by other members of the community appreciate the diversity of our community This effort, as well as others to come, are the result of our participation in the Glen Ellyn DEI Project meetings and listening sessions. The library is committed to furthering our commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of our community. 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 "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon High School Room Open House 3:00pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon High School Room Open House 3:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Details: Come and see the new space on the 2nd floor just for high school students! Hang out, browse books, play video and tabletop games, enjoy refreshments, and enter to win prizes! Arrive any time during the open house.
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. Jul 30 2024 Tue The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum 3:30pm - 4:15pm Registration 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. Jul 30 2024 Tue The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum 3:30pm - 4:15pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 80 Details: Experience the famous Talking Drum of West Africa! Stories from West African countries, the Caribbean Islands, the Americas and First Nations cultures will be shared around their use of the drum. 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. Jul 31 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jul 31 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 "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 1 2024 Thu The Great Migration and The Great War: Engines of Change 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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. Aug 1 2024 Thu The Great Migration and The Great War: Engines of Change 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Musician, historian, and radio personality Clarence Goodman will discuss the relationship between two seismic events taking place as the 20th Century approached: the relocation of more than 6 million Black Americans from the rural Sou 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 1 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. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 3 2024 Sat El Mago Magic Show 11:00am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 3 2024 Sat El Mago Magic Show 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 80 Details: Enjoy the magical feats of "El Mago" in this family-friendly show! Best for kids in preschool and elementary school and their grown-ups 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 3 2024 Sat El Mago Magic Show 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 3 2024 Sat El Mago Magic Show 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 80 Details: Enjoy the magical feats of "El Mago" in this family-friendly show! Best for kids in preschool and elementary school and their grown-ups 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Explore with Circuits 3:00pm - 4:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Explore with Circuits 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Learn about circuits and then create a fun project. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. June: Painting with circuits July: Make your own bracelet August: Create a light up wand 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Explore with Circuits 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Explore with Circuits 4:30pm - 5:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Learn about circuits and then create a fun project. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. June: Painting with circuits July: Make your own bracelet August: Create a light up wand 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Cricut: No-Sew Coin Purse 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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. Aug 5 2024 Mon Cricut: No-Sew Coin Purse 5:30pm - 7:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Maker, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Fabricate a no-sew coin purse by cutting faux leather with the Cricut and learn about what other types of materials the Cricut Maker 3 can work with. Supplies provided. For adults and high school students.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Empathy is Your Superpower 1:30pm - 2:30pm This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Empathy is Your Superpower 1:30pm - 2:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness, World on the Move Details: Learn how developing empathy can build self-esteem, foster community, and deepen connections, then explore World on the Move: 250,00 Years
This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Song Share 3:00pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Song Share 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 to 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. Aug 6 2024 Tue Dementia Caregiver Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Dementia Caregiver Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: Presented by Arden Courts of Glen Ellyn, LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to share experiences in providng care for someone with memory impairment and connect with others. 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 7 2024 Wed Let the Games Begin! 10:00am - 10:45am Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Let the Games Begin! 10:00am - 10:45am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Celebrate the Summer Olympics with a craft and summer games! 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. 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. 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 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Learn about and create your own terrarium. For adults and kids of all ages. 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 7 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. 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 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 5:00pm - 6:00pm Registration 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Seed Library: DIY Terrariums 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Learn about and create your own terrarium. For adults and kids of all ages. 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed Building Welcoming Communities 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Building Welcoming Communities 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Details: Representatives from World Relief will discuss current immigrant and refugee arrival statistics for DuPage County, World Relief welcome services and procedures, and ways communities can make newcomers feel welcome.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Let the Games Begin! 10:00am - 10:45am Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Let the Games Begin! 10:00am - 10:45am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Celebrate the Summer Olympics with a craft and summer games! 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. 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. Aug 8 2024 Thu Donuts and BINGO 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 8 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. This event is in the "High School" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Craft Your Story 3:00pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Craft Your Story 3:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Create a paper time capsule with keepsakes to express your narrative. Please bring photographs to incorporate into the project. For grades 6-12. 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. World on the Move Participants who share migration stories may choose to submit them to the World on the Move Community Scrapbook.