Day of the Dead - Dia De Los Muertos

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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. 

Day of the Dead - Dia De Los Muertos is celebrated in North and South America, originating in Latinx cultures. Living people honor deceased relatives by creating ofrendas (alters or shrines) decorated with candle

Create a Paper Circuit with a Light to Celebrate Diwali

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEAM
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Diwali is a special Indian holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights. Use paper, conductive tape, battery, and a lightbulb to create a keepsake to celebrate Diwali. For grades 3-5.

Come Write In!

5:00pm–9:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult
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Virtual Event
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Social
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Come Write In with NaNoWriMo

Challenge yourself to write a 50,000-word novel during National Novel Writing month in November. Visit naperwrimo.org for details.

This program provides dedicated writing time along with fun challenges and word sprint competitions to boost your writing output. Create a NaNoWriMo profile.*

Special Notes

Journey/NaperWriMo

This workshop is provided by NaperWriMo (Naperville Writing Month), a region of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), which takes place each November. NaperWriMo has a year-round a la carte writing group called the Journey, that sponsors free writing-related events and activities, called paths.

Zoom with Registration

We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.