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This event is in the "Youth" group.
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.
Youth,
Middle School,
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
This event is in the "Youth" group.
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.
Sep-Oct
2023
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School,
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Special Event
Details:
Informational exhibit titled “Wonder About Your Water?” made possible by SCARCE. The exhibit combines facts, pictures, and flyers about protecting our water and waterways.
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Oct
9
2023
Mon
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Details:
Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
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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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Oct
12
2023
Thu
Meeting Room Reservations Open for December, January, February
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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 October for reservations in December, January, and February.
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Oct
13
2023
Fri
Closing
Library Closed for Staff In-Service 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.
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Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "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.
Oct
12
2023
Thu
Friends Annual Community Mailing
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:
Volunteer
Details:
Volunteer to help the Friends of the Library (FoL) send their annual mailing to community households and businesses asking for voluntary contributions, which help fund the library’s collections and typically raise more than $15,000 for the library
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
10
2023
Tue
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.
Details:
Guest storyteller: Go Green Glen Ellyn
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 "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.
Oct
11
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:
College and Young Adult,
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
11
2023
Wed
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.
Details:
Guest storyteller: Go Green Glen Ellyn
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 "Adult 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Oct
12
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Donuts and BINGO
Visit with friends over coffee and donuts while playing everyone’s favorite game. BINGO is free to play, with games starting at 10:30 am. One BINGO card per participant. Coffee, donuts, and BINGO cards provided, and prizes awarded to winners.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
14
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:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Details:
On October 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. This eclipse will be visible for millions of people in the Western Hemisphere, with an estimated 50% coverage visible in Glen Ellyn.
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
10
2023
Tue
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:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Bluestem Book Club
Discuss a Bluestem book each month while eating pizza supplied by the library. Copies of the monthly title will be available to check out at the Youth Desk. Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. Best for grades 3-5.
Details:
The Great Stink by Colleen Paeff
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
9
2023
Mon
Universal Classic Monsters Film Series
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:
Special Event
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 "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.
Oct
11
2023
Wed
Digital Literacy Workshop
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
Details:
Learn basic technology skills, including
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.
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.
Oct
11
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 "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.
Oct
14
2023
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group:
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Details:
Drop in with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone.
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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.
Oct
8
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:
7
Details:
Discuss things on your mind and heart, participate in a guided visualization, then journal. There will be prompts, snacks, 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
8
2023
Sun
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
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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.
Oct
11
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.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Oct
11
2023
Wed
Social Hour for Adults 50+
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 50+
Program Type:
Social
Social Hour for Adults 50+
Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
11
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:
Computers & Technology,
Games & Video Gaming,
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Details:
Use Tinkercad, a 3D design program, to create a 3D design for a tea light lantern and then print the design on the 3D printer to keep. For grades 3-5.
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This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Oct
12
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
The Middle
Age Group:
Middle School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Details:
Try a new craft each month.
Creepy Bouquet
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
10
2023
Tue
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:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Bluestem Book Club
Discuss a Bluestem book each month while eating pizza supplied by the library. Copies of the monthly title will be available to check out at the Youth Desk. Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. Best for grades 3-5.
Details:
The Great Stink by Colleen Paeff
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
11
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
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.
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.
Oct
11
2023
Wed
Friends Annual Community Mailing
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:
Volunteer
Details:
Volunteer to help the Friends of the Library (FoL) send their annual mailing to community households and businesses asking for voluntary contributions, which help fund the library’s collections and typically raise more than $15,000 for the library
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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.
Oct
9
2023
Mon
First Encounter: A Documentary Film in Honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day
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:
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
46
Details:
Monday, October 9 is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Watch the 2014 documentary First Encounter, which explores the actions taken by Chickasaws in 1540 during their first contact with Europeans.
Special Notes
Explore and Support Diversity
Learn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and hate, in favor of peace and understanding.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
12
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
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
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 Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
12
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Social
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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