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Jul
13
2023
Thu
Meeting Room Reservations Open for September, October, November
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Details:
Reservations for the North and South Meeting Rooms and the Shakespeare Room on the 2nd floor open the second Thursday of July for reservations in September, October, and November.
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This event is in the "Middle School" group.
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.
Middle School,
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
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.
Jul
15
2023
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Basement - Friends Area
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Used Book Sale,
Volunteer
FoL Used Book Sale
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jul
11
2023
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jul
12
2023
Wed
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
Details:
Songs, rhymes, and stories! Twenty-five name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jul
12
2023
Wed
Cancelled
Storytime in the Park
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 our social media for weather-related updates.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jul
13
2023
Thu
Get Up 'n Groove in the Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Play and Learn Together,
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.
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.
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.
Jul
13
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Social
Details:
Visit with friends over coffee and donuts while playing everyone’s favorite game. BINGO is free to play, and games start at 10:30 am. One BINGO card per participant.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jul
15
2023
Sat
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
Together Time
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). 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.
Jul
12
2023
Wed
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
Details:
Songs, rhymes, and stories! Twenty-five name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
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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.
Jul
12
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: 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.
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.
Jul
15
2023
Sat
Dungeons & Dragons Gaming
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Shakespeare Room
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Details:
Play Dungeons & Dragons with the final four adventures of the Tenets of Bane series. All levels of experience with table-top roleplaying games are welcome! For age 13 and up.
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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.
Jul
9
2023
Sun
Journaling for Mental Health
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Shakespeare Room
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Details:
Discuss things on your mind and heart, participate in a guided visualization, then journal. There will be prompts, snacks to share, and a chance to share your words, if you feel so moved.
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 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Jul
12
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: 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 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Jul
12
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:
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Social
Details:
Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments will be provided.
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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This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
High School,
College and Young Adult
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
Jul
14
2023
Fri
Celebrate the LGBTQI+ Community
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
High School Room
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Details:
Turn old books into pop art* and get reading recommendations about rainbow characters and authors. Supplies provided, or bring your own. Art can optionally be included in the Pop Art* Display through August 26.
Special Notes
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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.
Jul
13
2023
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:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Bring your own or use a library-provided old picture canvas and add your own elements.
Part of the Art Techniques series.
Special Notes
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Details:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-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.
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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.
Jul
12
2023
Wed
A Celebration of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
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,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Class,
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Required
Seats Remaining:
36
Details:
In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked the Sgt.
Special Notes
Zoom with Registration
We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jul
12
2023
Wed
Cancelled
Together Time in the Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jul
13
2023
Thu
Thursday Evening Book Club
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North and South Meeting Rooms
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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:
The Arsonists' City by Hala Alyan
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jul
13
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming
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.
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