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Mar
31
2024
Sun
Closing
Library Closed for Easter
Branches:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Description:
The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will be closed for Easter.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/08/2024 @ 12:00pm
Youth,
Middle School
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Equipped For The Eclipse Kit
04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/08/2024 @ 12:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Pick up your kit at the Youth Desk beginning Monday, April 1. Kits not picked up by Noon on Monday, April 8 will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Kit Only
Pick up your kit for this do-it-yourself activity on the event date!
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 "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.
04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
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.
Crayon and Bread Tag Recycling
04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
No Space
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School,
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
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 lobby near the cafe.
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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.
03/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 03/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
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.
Rock Your Socks: Sock Collection
03/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 03/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
No Space
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School,
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Social,
Special Event
Details:
Donate pairs of new socks to be given to the People’s Resource Center. A container is available in the Youth Department.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
1
2024
Mon
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:
Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.
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.
Name tags
Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
2
2024
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:
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.
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.
Name tags
Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
3
2024
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.
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.
Name tags
Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
4
2024
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,
Adult
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Details:
Bring baby for rhymes and playtime and discuss Let's Pretend it Never Happened by Jenny Lawson. Copies of Let's Pretend it Never Happened will be available at the Youth Desk beginning Thursday, March 7.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
2
2024
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:
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.
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.
Name tags
Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
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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.
Apr
3
2024
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.
Apr
3
2024
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.
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.
Name tags
Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
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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.
Apr
4
2024
Thu
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.
Apr
5
2024
Fri
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.
Apr
4
2024
Thu
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.
Apr
5
2024
Fri
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.
High School,
College and Young Adult
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
Apr
1
2024
Mon
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:
Games & Video Gaming,
Social
Details:
Play video games, create art, and build community with other high school students. 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 "Adult 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Apr
3
2024
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
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
2
2024
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:
Play and Learn Together
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.
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.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
2
2024
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:
Play and Learn Together
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.
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.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
2
2024
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:
Play and Learn Together
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.
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.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
2
2024
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:
Play and Learn Together
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.
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.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
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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.
Apr
3
2024
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,
Middle School
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Games & Video Gaming,
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
3D Printing
Learn how to use Tinkercad to design the project of the month and 3D print
the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month’s
attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8.
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.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
4
2024
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:
Play and Learn Together,
Storytime
Details:
Ramadan Mubarak! Celebrate the month of fasting, prayer, and charity with stories and a craft in English and Urdu. Twenty name tags (children only).
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.
Name tags
Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Apr
5
2024
Fri
Everyone's An Artist - Let's Doodle
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:
1
Details:
Use letters, numbers, and shapes as a starting point to draw and create! For grades k-5.
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.
Promotion
Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.
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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.
Apr
1
2024
Mon
Skills for Positive Mental Health
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,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Class,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Details:
Social Media Wisdom facilitated by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).
Learn how to
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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.
Apr
3
2024
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:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Class
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Guitar for Beginners
Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in an eight-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance after the session ends. For age 16 and up.
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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.
Apr
4
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
The Beer Cellar
Age Group:
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
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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