Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/31)	Mon (11/01)	Tue (11/02)	Wed (11/03)	Thu (11/04)	Fri (11/05)	Sat (11/06)
All Day		Day of the Dead - Dia De Los Muertos All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Day of the Dead - Dia De Los Muertos Details: 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. Day of the Dead - Dia De Los Muertos is celebrated in North and South America, originating in Latinx cultures. Living people honor deceased relatives by creating ofrendas (alters or shrines) decorated with candle			Diwali All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Diwali Details: 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. Diwali, festival of lights, is India’s most important holiday of the year. Diwali is celebrated over five days, and each day has its own special tradition. Diwali is a festival of new beginnings.
10 am				This event is in the "Youth" group. Unicorns 10:30am - 10:45am Youth Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Details: Sing songs and read stories about a favorite mythical beast—the unicorn! For ages 3-5. Special Notes Kit Available This activity has supplies in a special free kit available for pickup in the Youth Department one week prior to the event. One kit per child, while supplies last. For registered events, kits are only available to registrants. Live Only This event will not be recorded for later viewing. Youth Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register. Online registration will close 24 hours prior to the event. If you would like to register after online registration has closed, please phone the Youth Desk at 630-790-6620.		This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Help One-on-One 10:15am - 11:00am Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required 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. Introduction to Sign Language 10:00am - 10:45am Youth Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. 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: Class Registration Required Details: Learn some basic concepts expressed by movements of the hands and face in this two-week introduction to American Sign Language class. For grades 3-5.
11 am	Drive-In Halloween BINGO and Trunk-or-Treating 11:00am - 12:30pm Registration Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Registration Required Details: Register and visit the library parking lot for Drive-In Halloween-themed BINGO and Trunk-or-Treating. If you would like to participate in Trunk-or-Treating, please bring nut-free wrapped candy for approximately 50 children.					This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Help One-on-One 11:00am - 11:45am Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required 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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3 pm					This event is in the "Youth" group. GEPL Grooves 3:30pm - 3:45pm Youth Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. First Chapter Friday 3:00pm - 3:15pm Youth, Middle School Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Book Discussion Details: Looking for new reading suggestions? Get a taste of some great books by listening to the first chapter read by a Youth Librarian. For grades 3-8 Special Notes Pre-recorded Video Find the video on the library's YouTube page.
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group. Create a Paper Circuit with a Light to Celebrate Diwali 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. 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: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEAM Registration Required Details: Diwali is a special Indian holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights. Use paper, conductive tape, battery, and a lightbulb to create a keepsake to celebrate Diwali. For grades 3-5.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Create a Paper Circuit with a Light to Celebrate Diwali 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. 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: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEAM Registration Required Details: Diwali is a special Indian holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights. Use paper, conductive tape, battery, and a lightbulb to create a keepsake to celebrate Diwali. For grades 3-5.
5 pm		This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Come Write In! 5:00pm - 9:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Social Registration Required Details: Come Write In with NaNoWriMo Challenge yourself to write a 50,000-word novel during National Novel Writing month in November. Visit naperwrimo.org for details. This program provides dedicated writing time along with fun challenges and word sprint competitions to boost your writing output. Create a NaNoWriMo profile.* 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. Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
6 pm				Foundation Meeting 6:30pm - 9:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Program Type: Volunteer Foundation Meeting The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation meets quarterly.	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. Preparación para la universidad: consejos para el éxito y una experiencia Latinx. College Prep Tips for Everyone and The Latinx College Experience 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Class Details: Prepárese para una experiencia satisfactoria y productiva antes y durante sus años universitarios.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Details: Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans, will discuss her New York Times bestseller.