FoL Book Sort

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

FoL 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.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult 50+
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.

Beginner 3D Printing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Middle School
Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Beginner 3D Printing

Learn how to use Tinkercad to design the project of the month and 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. 

Details:

December: Snowman

Special Notes

Accessibility

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

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. To help ensure that maker programs are available to everyone, Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders will be eligible to register for one maker program per person per month. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.

To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Promotion

Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.

Intermediate 3D Printing

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth, Middle School
Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Intermediate 3D Printing

Kids who are familiar with Tinkercad, use Tinkercad to create your own design and 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8.

Special Notes

Accessibility

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

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. To help ensure that maker programs are available to everyone, Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders will be eligible to register for one maker program per person per month. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.

To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Promotion

Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.

Guitar for Beginners

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Guitar for Beginners

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in an eight-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance after the session ends. For age 16 and up.