The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event

Illinois Libraries Present

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok (@alexisnikole) and Instagram (@blackforager), to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight. 

Thursday Evening Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Toni Morrison
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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 Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle & Flying Club by Helen Simonson

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Ukiyo-e Art Lecture with Diana Martinez

7:00pm - 8:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Required
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: 27
Details:

Diana Martinez will share the background of the Japanese art form known as “Ukiyo-e,” or “floating world images,” in which artists depict an idealized world of grandeur, class, wit, style, and pleasure, created during Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.