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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Library Board of Trustees Meeting:

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Backyard Birds of DuPage County

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Details:

DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will explain how to identify winter birds, prepare for spring avian arrivals, and build enviro...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will explain how to identify winter birds, prepare for spring avian arrivals, and build environments that support wildlife locally and across the continent.

FoL Book Sort

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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 she...

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.

Just Write

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shakespeare Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, putting pen to paper on a regular basis can fuel self-awareness, creativity, enjoyment, and build community. In this six-week program,...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, putting pen to paper on a regular basis can fuel self-awareness, creativity, enjoyment, and build community.

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.

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Illinois Libraries Present:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is committed to...

Details:

Join us for a conversation with Amy Tan,  an American author best known for her novels about Chinese American women and the immigrant experience.Reser...

Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event

Illinois Libraries Present

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Details:

Join us for a conversation with Amy Tan,  an American author best known for her novels about Chinese American women and the immigrant experience.

An Unfinished Journey: African American Music in Its Pivotal Decades

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Performance
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Details:

400 years. Slavery. Jim Crow. The Civil Rights Movement. And beyond. Where and when did the collective African American voice truly begin to resound? And how? Clarence Goodman will...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Class, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Details:

400 years. Slavery. Jim Crow. The Civil Rights Movement. And beyond. Where and when did the collective African American voice truly begin to resound? And how?

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.

Winter Movie Friday

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Watch An Affair to Remember. Light refreshments provided.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Watch An Affair to Remember. Light refreshments provided.

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.

Food allergies

The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

A Picture Book’s Journey: From Inspiration to Publication

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Emerging Authors:

An emerging author is a writer who has some professional experience and recognition but has not yet reached an established level. The term is often used to describe early-career wr...

Details:

Most people think that creating picture books for children is easy. But that is a myth. With succinct text, a balance between words and illustrations, and several more elements tha...

Cancelled
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

Emerging Authors

An emerging author is a writer who has some professional experience and recognition but has not yet reached an established level. The term is often used to describe early-career writers who may need support. The library’s Emerging Author Collection offers local authors the opportunity to have their books on shelves and in circulation, receive wider exposure, and reach an audience they might not otherwise influence. Learn more about the Emerging Author Collection, including how to submit your work. This winter, the library is also supporting early-career writers with programs, tools, and encouragement!

Details:

Most people think that creating picture books for children is easy. But that is a myth.

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.

FoL Book Sort

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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 she...

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.

Winter Movie Friday

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Watch Breakfast at Tiffany's. Light refreshments provided.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Details:

Watch Breakfast at Tiffany's. Light refreshments provided.

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.

Food allergies

The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Strategies for Finding Right-Fit Colleges and Careers

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Details:

With rising costs and shifting trends in higher education, it is important to create college search strategies, target appropriate scholarships, and leverage aptitude-based career ...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

With rising costs and shifting trends in higher education, it is important to create college search strategies, target appropriate scholarships, and leverage aptitude-based career planning.

Special Notes

Live Only

This event will not be recorded for later viewing.

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Illinois Libraries Present:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is committed to...

Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam.Reserve your Spot

Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event

Illinois Libraries Present

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam.

Reserve your Spot

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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 ...

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: 20

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.  

Better Days: Supporting Kids' Mental Wellness When Things Aren’t OK

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Glenbard Parent Series (GPS):

Join other parents, high school and middle school students, and professionals to learn about issues facing today’s youth. The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents, a...

Details:

Take a mind-body-social approach to discussing troubles and joys with teens openly to overcome feelings of isolation, pressures to be excellent, and fears of being perceived as wea...

Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class

Glenbard Parent Series (GPS)

Join other parents, high school and middle school students, and professionals to learn about issues facing today’s youth. The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents, and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Programs are free and open to the public.

Details:

Take a mind-body-social approach to discussing troubles and joys with teens openly to overcome feelings of isolation, pressures to be excellent, and fears of being perceived as weak, to better envision a positive future.   

Maker Fest

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Throughout the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, Performance, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Work with experienced makers to solder an electronic circuit or create items like a micro mosaic, a self-published booklet, origami, or a greeting card made out of recycled materia...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Throughout the Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, Performance, Social, Special Event
Details:

Work with experienced makers to solder an electronic circuit or create items like a micro mosaic, a self-published booklet, origami, or a greeting card made out of recycled materials.

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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 ...

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: 20

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.  

Thursday Evening Book Club

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Book Discussion:

Copies of book discussion titles are available on the 2nd floor near the study rooms, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the 2nd Floor Informat...

Details:

The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Book Discussion

Copies of book discussion titles are available on the 2nd floor near the study rooms, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the 2nd Floor Information Desk at 630-790-6630 or emailing reference@gepl.org.

Details:

The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller

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.

Friends Used Book Sale

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
FoL Used Book Sale:

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

FoL Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).

Muscogee (Mvskoke) Assemblages Workshop

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn how to build new art with discarded items and items from nature. Inspired by Durango Mendoza's art and led by Will Lafontaine, member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklaho...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Workshop
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Learn how to build new art with discarded items and items from nature. Inspired by Durango Mendoza's art and led by Will Lafontaine, member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma and Durango's grandson.

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.

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. 

Friends Used Book Sale

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
FoL Used Book Sale:

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).

Details:

$10 per bag of most items

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

FoL Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).

Details:

$10 per bag of most items

Laser-Engraved Garden Markers

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn basic laser engraving techniques to create custom garden markers, preparing your garden for spring with personalized designs.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Workshop
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Learn basic laser engraving techniques to create custom garden markers, preparing your garden for spring with personalized designs.

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Library Board of Trustees Meeting:

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Backyard Birds of DuPage County

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn how to identify winter birds, prepare for spring avian arrivals, and build environments that support wildlife locally and across the continent. Attendees will be entered into...

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: 30
Details:

Learn how to identify winter birds, prepare for spring avian arrivals, and build environments that support wildlife locally and across the continent. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for birding equipment.

From Struggles to Success: Foster Goal Setting, Responsibility and Compromise

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Help all students to reach their potential by learning strategies for overcoming adversity, fostering social skills, instilling responsibility, understanding trauma history, and se...

Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class
Details:

Help all students to reach their potential by learning strategies for overcoming adversity, fostering social skills, instilling responsibility, understanding trauma history, and setting goals.