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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
May
15
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Pearl Buck
Age Group:
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
May
15
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Pearl Buck
Age Group:
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
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 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
May
17
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Basement - Friends Area
Age Group:
Adult,
Adult 50+
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.
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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.
May
20
2023
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Special Event
Details:
Giddy up for the Bike Rodeo! This free event demonstrates bicycle safety skills through fun drills and activities. Learn important bicycle rules of the road and test your ability at multiple bike rodeo stations.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
May
20
2023
Sat
The Village Dog: Author Reading
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:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
28
Details:
P.J. HarteNaus, author and retired Glen Ellyn elementary educator will read her book, The Village Dog, which is set in Glen Ellyn. Copies of The Village Dog will be available for purchase.
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May
17
2023
Wed
Foundation Marketing Meeting
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Board Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
May
17
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Pearl Buck
Age Group:
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
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 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
May
17
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Pearl Buck
Age Group:
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
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 "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
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.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
May
20
2023
Sat
My Sister Liv: Private Screening and Discussion
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,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Details:
My Sister Liv is a powerful, feature-length documentary exploring love, connection, grief, and the mental health epidemic.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
May
16
2023
Tue
Chromatography: Discover the Rainbow
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:
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Details:
Learn about color and light and how to use a process for separating the components of a mixture (chromatography). Use this knowledge in a simple separation experiment of inks producing a kaleidoscope of beautiful butterflies.
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This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
Middle School,
High School
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
May
17
2023
Wed
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
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Details:
Learn about pop art* and paint mini canvases to take home. Supplies provided. High school students may use 8.5x11” canvases and enter a drawing to have their art displayed in the High School room. For grades 6-12.
Special Notes
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
May
18
2023
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:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Details:
Zines are self-made mini magazines about something that the creator is interested in or about which they are passionate. Learn about the history of zines while making your own to share.
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May
15
2023
Mon
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Board Room
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.
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This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
May
17
2023
Wed
On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi
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,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Special Event
Details:
Queer Eye and Getting Curious star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up!
Special Notes
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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.
May
18
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
College and Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Social,
Special Event
Trivia Night
Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are encouraged.
Details:
Theme: Pop Music Through the Decades
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