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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
10
2020
Mon
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Itty Bitty Babies
Enjoy cuddling, singing, lapsit bouncing, and baby’s first stories in this session especially for our littlest readers. Expectant parents are welcome, as it’s never too early to start reading aloud to your baby. After storytime, grownups can socialize while the babies play. For birth to 9 months and their grownups.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
10
2020
Mon
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Basement - Friends Area
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Volunteer
FoL Book Sort
The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library.
If you are interested in helping out, please email friends@gepl.org to schedule an orientation session.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
14
2020
Fri
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Get Up 'n Groove
Let's dance and sing to various melodies in this music and movement program! For kids of all ages and their grownups.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
15
2020
Sat
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
10
2020
Mon
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Stay 'n Play
Stay after storytime or just drop-in for an open playtime. Play with toys, listen to music, and have fun with friends. For kids of all ages and their grownups.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Stay 'n Play
Stay after storytime or just drop-in for an open playtime. Play with toys, listen to music, and have fun with friends. For kids of all ages and their grownups.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Stay 'n Play
Stay after storytime or just drop-in for an open playtime. Play with toys, listen to music, and have fun with friends. For kids of all ages and their grownups.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Stay 'n Play
Stay after storytime or just drop-in for an open playtime. Play with toys, listen to music, and have fun with friends. For kids of all ages and their grownups.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Shakespeare Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by Keith O'Brien
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
For Homeschoolers: Picture Me Yours
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Details:
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, make picture frames to share with your loved ones. For kids of all ages.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
14
2020
Fri
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming
Details:
Join fellow Pokémon fans on an afternoon when you don’t have school! Bring your Pokémon cards to play and trade with friends, find the hidden Pokémon, and create a Pokémon-themed craft. For grades 1-4.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
15
2020
Sat
Shakespeare Readers' Theater
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Performance,
Social
Required
Seats Remaining:
49
Details:
The works of William Shakespeare are beautifully written, but many aren't aware of how much fun they are to read and to act. Everyone old enough to read Shakespeare is welcome to join us.
Special Notes
Journey/NaperWriMo
This workshop is provided by NaperWriMo (Naperville Writing Month), a region of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), which takes place each November. NaperWriMo has a year-round a la carte writing group called the Journey, that sponsors free writing-related events and activities, called paths.
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This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
High School Room
Homework Cafe
High school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Maya Angelou
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Class,
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Maya Angelou
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Class,
Computers & Technology
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
Dementia and Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
High School Room
Homework Cafe
High school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
9
2020
Sun
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
STEAM
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Maya Angelou
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Class,
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Maya Angelou
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Class,
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Details:
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, make picture frames to share with your loved ones. For kids of all ages.
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This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
15
2020
Sat
The Writing Journey Presents: Dungeons & Dragons
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Shakespeare Room
Age Group:
High School,
Adult
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming
Details:
Learn the history and gameplay rules of Dungeons & Dragons and participate in an adventure from the starter set.
Special Notes
Journey/NaperWriMo
This workshop is provided by NaperWriMo (Naperville Writing Month), a region of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), which takes place each November. NaperWriMo has a year-round a la carte writing group called the Journey, that sponsors free writing-related events and activities, called paths.
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This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
The Middle
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
The Middle Squad
Middle School Librarian Tom Malinowski recommends books, audiobooks, and graphic novels and offers fun challenges 6-8th graders can do at home.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
STEAM
STEAM Club
Each week explore the science of sound through fun, interactive experiments that teach problem-solving and observation skills. For grades k-2.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
Magic: The Gathering Club
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
High School Room
Age Group:
High School
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming,
Social
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Magic: The Gathering Club
Become a Planeswalker at the library's Magic: The Gathering Club! We'll provide cards and snacks, along with experts to teach. Every so often, we'll even play Booster Draft and give away free packs. All skill levels are welcome—no prior experience is necessary, so just show up! If you already have your own MTG deck, bring it along and meet new friends to challenge. For ages 13 and up.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
10
2020
Mon
The Monarch Award: Who Has Your Vote?
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Details:
Which of the books, illustrators, and authors nominated for the Monarch Award, Illinois’ annual Readers’ Choice Award, deserves your vote? Each week, discuss a nominated book, enjoy snacks, and participate in story-related activities.
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.
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Board Room
FoL Board Meeting
Friends of the Library (FoL) is a volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds to supplement the library’s annual budget for materials, programs, and literacy initiatives in the local community. The Friends Board of Directors meets monthly on the second Monday of the month in the Board Room.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
10
2020
Mon
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Discussion,
Special Event,
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:
Please register for this event to receive the Zoom meeting information.
Special Notes
Zoom with Registration
We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
Journey Writer's Workshop
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Shakespeare Room
Journey Writer's Workshop
Meet other fiction writers and improve your writing skills by giving and receiving constructive critiques.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
Thursday Evening Book Club
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Shakespeare Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Book Discussion
Copies of book discussion titles are available on the 2nd floor near the study rooms, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the 2nd Floor Information Desk at 630-790-6630 or emailing reference@gepl.org.
Details:
Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by Keith O'Brien
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