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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
14
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
15
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
16
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
15
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
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.
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.
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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
16
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.
Oct
16
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.
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.
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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
18
2024
Fri
ChatGPT: Your Virtual Job Search Companion
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North Meeting Room
Age Group:
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Business/Financial,
Class
Required
Seats Remaining:
27
Details:
A representative from People’s Resource Center will discuss how to use ChatGPT, an internet virtual assistant, to find employment and get hired.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
18
2024
Fri
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:
Enjoy fun books, songs, and a craft in both English and Portuguese! Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
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.
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.
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.
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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
15
2024
Tue
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:
Volunteer
FoL Community Mailing
Help the Friends of the Library (FoL) 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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
13
2024
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 50+" group.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group.
Oct
16
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
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.
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.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
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,
Middle School,
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Performance
Required
Seats Remaining:
39
Details:
Bats are all around us, found on every continent except Antarctica. Incredible Bats will introduce different species of bats and discuss their diets and habitats and how they make the world a better place.
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 "Middle School" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Middle School Volunteering
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Middle School
Program Type:
Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Details:
With other middle schoolers, help library staff complete a variety
of projects. Volunteer hours can be used to fulfill service commit-
ments at school, church, or other organizations. For grades 6-8.
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.
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This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Oct
17
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:
Middle School
Program Type:
Social
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Details:
Challenge your taste buds with a blind taste test of fizzy beverages. For grades 6-8.
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
14
2024
Mon
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:
Volunteer
FoL Community Mailing
Help the Friends of the Library (FoL) 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.
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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
14
2024
Mon
Indigenous Peoples' Day: Muscogee (Mvskoke) Assemblages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
2nd Floor West Window
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Class,
Maker
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Details:
Learn how to build new art with discarded items and items from nature. Inspired by Durango Mendoza's art and led by Will Lafontaine, member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma and Durango's grandson.
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Oct
15
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:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Details:
Preview Not If I Can Help It by Carolyn Mackler while eating pizza supplied by the library. Listen to the first chapter of the book and then participate in a fun activity. Please register for each month separately.
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.
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 "High School" group.
This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult
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.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
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
Program Type:
Class,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Special Notes
Live Only
This event will not be recorded for later viewing.
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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
16
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North Meeting Room
Age Group:
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Class,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
26
Details:
Learn how to administer Narcan, a medication used to treat opioid overdose in an emergency situation. DuPage Narcan Program staff will discuss opioid usage in DuPage County and how to identify signs of an overdose.
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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
17
2024
Thu
CPR, AED, and Narcan Training
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North Meeting Room
Age Group:
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Details:
Learn how to and practice administering CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), AED (automated external defibrillator), and Narcan (a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses) to respond to cardiac and overdose emergencies.
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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.
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult
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.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Dr. John Duffy: In Person
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
2nd Floor Round Window Area
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Class,
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
33
Special Notes
Zoom with Registration
We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
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
17
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
The Beer Cellar
Age Group:
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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