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Name: Thank You, Veterans! Honor a Veteran Kit
Start: 2024-10-01
End: 2024-10-25
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library

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All Day	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. Thank You, Veterans! Honor a Veteran Kit All Day 10/1 - 10/25 Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Required 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. 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, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 26 Details: Honor a veteran you know on the bulletin board in the Youth Department in November! Use this kit in October to capture a veteran’s service details and create a thank you card.
9 am		This event is in the "Youth" group. Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. 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.	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. FoL Book Sort 10:00am - 12:00pm 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. 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. Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. 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.		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. ChatGPT: Your Virtual Job Search Companion 10:00am - 11:00am College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Required 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. 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. Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. 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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1 pm			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. FoL Community Mailing 1:30pm - 4:00pm 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. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group. OneInMath 2:30pm - 3:30pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. 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 OneInMath OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.			This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. 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 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.			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. Bats Around the World 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Required 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. 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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4 pm				This event is in the "Middle School" group. Middle School Volunteering 4:00pm - 5:30pm Middle School Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. 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.	This event is in the "Middle School" group. Taste Test Challenge 4:00pm - 5:00pm Middle School Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. 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.
5 pm		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. FoL Community Mailing 5:00pm - 9:00pm 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. 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.
6 pm		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. Indigenous Peoples' Day: Muscogee (Mvskoke) Assemblages 6:00pm - 8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Required 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. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Bluestem Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. 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. Gardening and Wellness 6:00pm - 7:30pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Required 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. 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 Details: The Conservation Foundation will provide tips on how to put the yard to bed. Caring for plants supports mental well being. Special Notes Live Only This event will not be recorded for later viewing.	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. Narcan Training 6:30pm - 7:30pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Required 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. 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.	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. CPR, AED, and Narcan Training 6:00pm - 8:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Required 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. 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.
7 pm					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. Dr. John Duffy: In Person 7:00pm - 8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Required 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. 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 Details: Dr. 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. Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. 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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