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 "Youth" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Newton Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Storytime in the Park Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! 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. 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. Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check our social media for weather-related updates. 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. Aug 1 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult 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 "Adult" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "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 six million Black Americans from the rural S 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 "Adult" group. Aug 2 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 2 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult 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 "Adult" group. Aug 2 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 2 2024 Fri Tech Help One-on-One 11:15am - 12:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult 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. 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. Register all attending. 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. Register all attending. 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 and then create a light-up wand with circuits. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. 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. 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 and then create a light-up wand with circuits. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. 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. 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 other types of materials that can be used with the Cricut Maker 3. 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: 250,000 Years of Human Migration. Presented by Reality DuPage.
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 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. Aug 6 2024 Tue Dementia 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 Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, will lead an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment. 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.