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 (10/09)	Mon (10/10)	Tue (10/11)	Wed (10/12)	Thu (10/13)	Fri (10/14)	Sat (10/15)
All Day		Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day Details: Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.	National Coming Out Day All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: National Coming Out Day Details: Whether you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, be proud of who you are and your support for LGBTQ+ equality this Coming Out Day! Special Notes 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.			Closing Library Closed for Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will be closed to allow library staff to participate in training and professional development activities.
		World Mental Health Day All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: World Mental Health Day Details: The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Special Notes 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.
9 am					This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group FoL Community Mailing 9:00am–12:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult 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: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Event, Volunteer Friends Community Mailing Help the Friends of the Library prepare their annual mailing. The voluntary contributions generated by the mailing help fund the library's collections and typically raise more than $15,000 for the library. Fold the solicitation letter, stuff envelopes, and affix pre-printed mailing labels. Enjoy coffee and friendly conversations.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime in the Park 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Danby 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 the library's 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 FoL Book Sort 10:00am–12:00pm Adult 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: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Volunteer Friends 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 Storytime in the Park 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Village Green 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 the library's 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 Cancelled Microsoft Excel Intermediate 10:00am–11:00am Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class, Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Learn skills like inserting images, basic formulas, and using page breaks in this small, hands-on class. Content will be tailored to participants’ questions and interests. Bring your own laptop. This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime with Friends 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Danby Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Special Event, Storytime Details: Friend will be Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Service (GEYFCS). This event is in the "Adult" group Donuts & BINGO 10:30am–11:30am Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Social, Special Event Details: Visit with friends over coffee and donuts while playing everyone’s favorite game. Bingo will be free to play, and games will start at 10:30 am. One bingo card per participant.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Tech Help One-on-One 1:30pm–2:15pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled 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 Lucy Prado.			This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group Dungeons & Dragons Gaming 1:00pm–4:00pm High School, College and Young Adult Registration Required This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Class, Play and Learn Together Registration Required Details: Participate in Dungeons & Dragons gameplay with new players and gaming veterans. Learn essentials of character building and strategy. Free bag of dice for all attendees. For ages 13+.
2 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group OneInMath 2:30pm–3:30pm Youth 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: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth Program Type: Class, STEAM Details: Run by high school volunteers, OneInMath helps each student learn at their own pace and build self confidence. For grades k-3. Student Registration			This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Tech Help One-on-One 2:15pm–3:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled 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 Lucy Prado.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Haunt These Houses 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle School, High School Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group 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: Middle School, High School Registration Required Details: Transform toy houses into a creepy Halloween scene to display at the Haunted Library on Friday, October 21. Use the provided materials and your imagination to craft a haunting display. Snacks will be provided. For grades 6-12.	This event is in the "Youth" group Build a Bristlebot 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Computers & Technology, STEAM Registration Required Details: Bristlebots are simple robots that can move, spin, and buzz. Using a toothbrush head, a coin cell battery, wires, and decorations, we'll engineer these easy-to-build fun robots you can keep! For grades k-2.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Technology Learn and Play 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Middle School 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: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play and Learn Together, STEAM Details: Drop in to explore robotics and coding with technology like Ozobot, Sphero, Snap Circuits, Kano Star Wars Coding Kit, Botley, littleBits, Specdrums, Quiver Masks, Code-a-pillar, and LEGO®Robotics.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group Read to Rover 6:00pm–6:15pm 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: Play and Learn Together Registration Required 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 "Adult" group Cancelled Microsoft Word Intermediate 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class, Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Learn skills like inserting images, basic formulas, and using page breaks in this small, hands-on class. Content will be tailored to participants’ questions and interests. Bring your own laptop. This event is in the "Youth" group Read to Rover 6:15pm–6:30pm 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: Play and Learn Together Registration Required 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 Read to Rover 6:30pm–6:45pm 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: Play and Learn Together Registration Required 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 Read to Rover 6:45pm–7:00pm 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: Play and Learn Together Registration Required 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 "College and Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group FoL Community Mailing 6:00pm–9:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult 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: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Event, Volunteer Friends Community Mailing Help the Friends of the Library prepare their annual mailing. The voluntary contributions generated by the mailing help fund the library's collections and typically raise more than $15,000 for the library. Fold the solicitation letter, stuff envelopes, and affix pre-printed mailing labels. Enjoy coffee and friendly conversations.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group FoL Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult 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: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Volunteer Friends Board Meeting Friends of the Library 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 Cancelled A Conversation with Novelist Jesmyn Ward 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled 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: Jesmyn Ward will be unable to appear on October 12, but this event will be re-scheduled. Jesmyn Ward is a two-time National Book Award winner and youngest person to receive the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.	This event is in the "Adult" group Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Details: 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. Overground Railroad by Candacy Taylor