Disability Independence Day

All Day
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Location: Disability Independence Day

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. 

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.

Storytime

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

Songs, rhymes, and stories! Twenty-five name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Cancelled

Storytime in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Youth
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Location: Village Green Park
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime in the Park

Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Special Notes

Weather Permitting

Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates.

Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Youth
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories! Twenty-five name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Shining Star Theaters: Steal the Show Rehearsal

2:00pm–4:00pm
Middle School
Registration Required
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Performance, Social, Special Event
Registration Required
Details:

Join Shining Star Theaters, a new middle school theater group, and perform in their inaugural show on Thursday, August 3. Become a new Shining Star!

Senior Social Hour

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult, Adult 50+
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card 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.

The STEAM Team

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth
Registration Required
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Work with new friends and put your teamwork to the test to solve challenges like Stack-A-Cup and Paper Chain Race. For grades 3-5.