Smart Starts

10:00am–11:00am
Youth
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play and Learn Together

Smart Starts

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Special Notes

Accessibility

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

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.

Bring your grownup

This program is designed for children and their grownups. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not allowed.

Donuts and Bingo

10:30am–11:30am
Adult 50+
Location: Main Street Recreation Center
Age Group: Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Donuts and Bingo

Enjoy bingo, coffee, and donuts. One bingo card per participant. Coffee, donuts, and bingo cards are provided, and prizes will be awarded to the winners. This free drop-in activity is offered in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District.

Bring Your Own Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Middle
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Details:

No assigned reading. No stress. Just books you enjoy and people who love talking about them. Bring any book you’re currently enjoying and share it with other readers while snacking. Grades 6-8. 

Special Notes

Accessibility

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

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.

LEGO Lab

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Discover more ways to play and learn with LEGO!
 

March – Build It! LEGO Challenge 
April – Make prints with LEGOs 
May – Write code with LEGO Spike 

Special Notes

Accessibility

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

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.

Let's Play Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Class, Social
Registration Required

Thursday Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Details:

Thursday Evening Book Club

Copies of book discussion titles are available at the Adult Desk, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the Adult Desk at 630-790-6630 or emailing reference@gepl.org. 

The Nickel Boys By Colson Whitehead