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Crayon and Bread Tag Recycling
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Details:
The library is partnering with SCARCE (scarce.org) to collect used crayons and bread tags for recycling. During the month of April, please drop off your used crayons and bread tags in the Adult or Youth Department.
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Basement - Friends Area
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Lake Ellyn 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
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
27
2022
Wed
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:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
49
Special Notes
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
28
2022
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
30
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-2.
Apr
30
2022
Sat
Rescue Pet Meet and Greet
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North and South Meeting Rooms
Program Type:
Adaptive,
Arts & Crafts,
Social,
Special Event
Details:
Meet small animals, cats, and dogs in the North and South Meeting Rooms. Meet and K9 officer Madden and his handler, officer Tony Terranova from 2-3 pm and attend Storytime in the Youth Program Room.
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.
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 "Youth" group.
Apr
30
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Details:
Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-2.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
30
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Details:
Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-2.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
30
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-2.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
30
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-2.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
30
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-2.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
30
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-2.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
30
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-2.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
28
2022
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Details:
Listen to a story and participate in a related reuse and recycling STEAM activity from 4-4:30 pm or take a STEAM kit home with you anytime. A new STEAM Club kit will be available every Thursday. For grades k-2.
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This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Middle School
Program Type:
Social,
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Details:
Get inspired to take action for positive change by upcycling a discarded book to create a planter. Bring a small trinket to add as a decoration. For grades 6-8.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
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
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
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
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.
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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.
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult
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.
Apr
28
2022
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Adaptive,
Performance,
Social
Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Details:
Listen to performances by local creative types and share your own works-in-progress or newly finished endeavors at this monthly open mic night. Each person will have 15 minutes to sing, dance, read, recite—whatever you choose.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
27
2022
Wed
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:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
47
Details:
Join us in your jammies as we snuggle up for stories and songs.
Special Notes
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 "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
College and Young Adult,
Adult
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
27
2022
Wed
Illinois Libraries Present: Nick Offerman and Jeff Tweedy
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:
Special Event
Details:
Join us for an evening with actor, humorist, and woodworker, Nick Offerman.
Special Notes
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