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Everyone's An Artist - Let's Doodle

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Use letters, numbers, and shapes as a starting point to draw and create! For grades k-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.

STEAM Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
Solve problems and work through challenges with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities based on the story of the month. ...

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.

Alebrije Mask Making with Gloria Contreras

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, World on the Move
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:
Artist Gloria Contreras will lead this workshop on creating Alebrije masks and share about the origins of Alebrijes.  Gloria Contreras is a local Mexican American structure and artist who has created some amazing Alebrijes and Catrinas. ...

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.

Craftapalooza

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop in every Friday morning in June to paint, stamp, weave, glue, and tape our way through a month of amazing crafts. ...

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.

Homeschool Hangout

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Adaptive, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
Celebrate the start of summer with your homeschool friends by painting a picture of your favorite beach! Dress for mess. For rising 1st-8th graders. ...

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.

Craftapalooza

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop in every Friday morning in June to paint, stamp, weave, glue, and tape our way through a month of amazing crafts. ...

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.

Craftapalooza

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop in every Friday morning in June to paint, stamp, weave, glue, and tape our way through a month of amazing crafts. ...

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.

StoryWalk® Welcome to the Table

10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together
Details:
Celebrate the installation of the new Storywalk, A Hundred Thousand Welcomes by Mary Lee Donavan by collaging your own delicious dinner with magazine and newspaper clippings.   In case of inclement weather, this program will take place at the...

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.

Forgotten Skills

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:
Never learned to tie square knot or how to thread a needle? No worries! Rediscover skills of days gone by and say sayonara to your smartphone... at least for an hour or two. This series is inspired by The Handbook of Forgotten Skills by Elaine Batist...

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.

Craftapalooza

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop in every Friday morning in June to paint, stamp, weave, glue, and tape our way through a month of amazing crafts. ...

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.

Art in STEM

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Adaptive, Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
Explore art in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with the DuPage Children's Museum! Work together to build a level structure on an uneven terrain using clay, straws, toothpicks, and other similar materials, observe different animal sp...

Forgotten Skills

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:
Never learned to tie square knot or how to thread a needle? No worries! Rediscover skills of days gone by and say sayonara to your smartphone... at least for an hour or two. This series is inspired by The Handbook of Forgotten Skills by Elaine Batist...

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.

Let the Games Begin!

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
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.

Seed Library: DIY Terrariums

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
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.

Seed Library: DIY Terrariums

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Registration
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.

Let the Games Begin!

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
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.

The Moon from Dehradun

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, World on the Move
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
Local author Shirin Shamsi will discuss her book The Moon from Dehradun, which is based on her family's migration from India to Pakistan. Share family stories and participate in an activity. 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.

Let's Upcycle: Plastic Lanterns

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:
Turn found objects into something new while learning about the importance of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! For grades K-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.

Forgotten Skills

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:
Never learned to tie square knot or how to thread a needle? No worries! Rediscover skills of days gone by and say sayonara to your smartphone... at least for an hour or two. This series is inspired by The Handbook of Forgotten Skills by Elaine Batist...

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.

Maker Fest

11:00am - 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: Arts & Crafts, Maker, Performance, Social, Special Event
Details:
Visit stations to participate in maker activities for all ages on both floors of the library. ...