FoL Book Sort

10:00am–12:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: College and Young Adult, 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 in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Youth
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Location: Glen Oak Park
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

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.

Guest storyteller: Go Green Glen Ellyn

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.

Digital Literacy Workshop

1:30pm–2:15pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class
Details:

Learn basic technology skills, including

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.

Tech Help One-on-One

1:30pm–2:15pm
Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Lucy Prado.

Tech Help One-on-One

2:15pm–3:00pm
Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Lucy Prado.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult 50+
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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 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.

3D Print Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Registration Required
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Use Tinkercad, a 3D design program, to create a 3D design for a tea light lantern and then print the design on the 3D printer to keep. For grades 3-5.

Together Time

6:00pm–6:30pm
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.

Friends Annual Community Mailing

6:00pm–9:00pm
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: Volunteer
Details:

Volunteer to help the Friends of the Library (FoL) send their annual mailing to community households and businesses asking for voluntary contributions, which help fund the library’s collections and typically raise more than $15,000 for the library