World Hijab Day

All Day
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Location: World Hijab Day
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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. 

Together Time

9:30am–10:00am
Youth
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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.

FoL Book Sort

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Adult 50+
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Friends 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.

Together Time

10:30am–11:00am
Youth
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

Digital Skills for Seniors

10:30am–11:30am
Adult, Adult 50+
Offsite Event
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Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Social
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History and Cultural Significance of the Hijab

6:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Atrium South
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

World Hijab Day is February 1, 2023. Juveriya Mir will discuss the history and cultural significance of wearing a hijab and discuss famous women who wear them. Everyone who attends will have a chance to try on a hijab.

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. 

Cancelled

Together Time

7:00pm–7:30pm
Youth
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