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NAMI DuPage

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

NAMI DuPage will discuss caregiver burnout and give a a brief overview of their services.

Registration 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: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Details:

NAMI DuPage will discuss caregiver burnout and give a a brief overview of their services.

Teen Relationship Skills in the Social Media Era

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Glenbard Parent Series (GPS):

Books related to this event are available at the Adult Desk. World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based teaching to empower and strengthen families...

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

Glenbard Parent Series (GPS)

Books related to this event are available at the Adult Desk. 

World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based teaching to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive. GPS is *free* and open to all. No registration, no subscription! CPDUs are available to school staff, and clinicians in Illinois can pre-register to obtain CEUs.

Friends Book Sort

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 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+
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 she...

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.

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session. For ages 16 and up.

Registration 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: Arts & Crafts, Class, Social
Registration Required
Details:

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session. For ages 16 and up.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Meeting Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Dementia Friendly
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Dementia Caregiver Support Group:

LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impai...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Dementia Friendly

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment. Sponsored by Arden Courts Memory Care Glen Ellyn.

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session. For ages 16 and up.

Registration 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: Arts & Crafts, Class, Social
Registration Required
Details:

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session. For ages 16 and up.

Artist Reception

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Artist Reception:

Meet-and-greet honoring the month’s Gallery Wall artist.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social

Artist Reception

Meet-and-greet honoring the month’s Gallery Wall artist.

Friends Used Book Sale

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Basement - Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer, Used Book Sale
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Friends Used Book Sale:

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator t...

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

Friends Used Book Sale

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

For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

Equipment Basics: Sublimation Printer and Heat Press

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Equipment Basics:

Staff-led program to learn basic skills using a piece of equipment by working on a beginner-level project. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

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

Equipment Basics

Staff-led program to learn basic skills using a piece of equipment by working on a beginner-level project. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

Special Notes

Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects

Most maker projects require a design file that is uploaded to the software that runs the equipment. For this reason, the following skills are very helpful. 

  • Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste 

  • Ability to use a mouse to double-click and left-click, click-and-drag and highlight text, and scroll 

  • Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files 

  • Knowledge of how to use a flash drive 

  • Patience using a computer for up to an hour 

DigitalLearn.org is a great resource for anyone who would like to enhance their computer skills. The library's goal is for programs to be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please call 630-469-0879 or email reference@gepl.org. 

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. 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 age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Tech Help Drop-In

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Tech Help Drop-In:

Stop by with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology

Tech Help Drop-In

Stop by with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

Memory Cafe

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Dementia Friendly
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Memory Cafe:

Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them. A Memory Cafe is a place to have fun to...

Cancelled
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Dementia Friendly
Registration Required

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them. A Memory Cafe is a place to have fun together, talk with others who understand what you’re going through, and try something new! 

Tech Help Drop-In

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor of the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Tech Help Drop-In:

Stop by with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology

Tech Help Drop-In

Stop by with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session. For ages 16 and up.

Registration 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: Arts & Crafts, Class, Social
Registration Required
Details:

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session. For ages 16 and up.

Open Mic Night with The Awakenings Project

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Atrium East at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Performance
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

This program was rescheduled from Thursday, April 9.

Writers and musicians from The Awakenings Project will share original pieces. Members of the public are also invited to share original works. 

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, Performance
Registration Required
Details:

This program was rescheduled from Thursday, April 9.

Writers and musicians from The Awakenings Project will share original pieces. Members of the public are also invited to share original works. 

Thursday Evening Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Shakespeare Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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...

The Devil in the White City By Erik Larson

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 Devil in the White City By Erik Larson

Plant Exchange and Soil Demonstration

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picnic Tables near the Library Parking Lot at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Jump start your garden! Trade small seedlings, garden veggies, flowers, and houseplants for other plants. A member from Sustain DuPage will explain the components of a peat-free seed mix. 

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Picnic Tables near the Library Parking Lot
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class, Social
Details:

Jump start your garden! Trade small seedlings, garden veggies, flowers, and houseplants for other plants. A member from Sustain DuPage will explain the components of a peat-free seed mix. 

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.

Glen Ellyn Senior Center

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Learn about local community services. Overview of services for people over 65.

Registration 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: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Details:

Learn about local community services. Overview of services for people over 65.

3D printed green leaf with a small glass vase attached and a plant stem in it; 3D printed pink star with a glass vase attached and a plant stem in it

Make and Take: 3D-Printed Propagation Vase

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Make and Take:

Staff-led program to use makerspace equipment to make a specific item to take home. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

Use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to design a vase that hangs on your fridge to cultivate plant specimens.

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

Make and Take

Staff-led program to use makerspace equipment to make a specific item to take home. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

Use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to design a vase that hangs on your fridge to cultivate plant specimens.

Special Notes

Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects

Most maker projects require a design file that is uploaded to the software that runs the equipment. For this reason, the following skills are very helpful. 

  • Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste 

  • Ability to use a mouse to double-click and left-click, click-and-drag and highlight text, and scroll 

  • Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files 

  • Knowledge of how to use a flash drive 

  • Patience using a computer for up to an hour 

DigitalLearn.org is a great resource for anyone who would like to enhance their computer skills. The library's goal is for programs to be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please call 630-469-0879 or email reference@gepl.org. 

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. 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 age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

3D printed green leaf with a small glass vase attached and a plant stem in it; 3D printed pink star with a glass vase attached and a plant stem in it

Make and Take: 3D-Printed Propagation Vase

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Make and Take:

Staff-led program to use makerspace equipment to make a specific item to take home. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

Use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to design a vase that hangs on your fridge to cultivate plant specimens.

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

Make and Take

Staff-led program to use makerspace equipment to make a specific item to take home. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

Use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to design a vase that hangs on your fridge to cultivate plant specimens.

Special Notes

Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects

Most maker projects require a design file that is uploaded to the software that runs the equipment. For this reason, the following skills are very helpful. 

  • Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste 

  • Ability to use a mouse to double-click and left-click, click-and-drag and highlight text, and scroll 

  • Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files 

  • Knowledge of how to use a flash drive 

  • Patience using a computer for up to an hour 

DigitalLearn.org is a great resource for anyone who would like to enhance their computer skills. The library's goal is for programs to be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please call 630-469-0879 or email reference@gepl.org. 

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. 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 age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Adult
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: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Nourish and Thrive: Five Keys to Eating Well After Breast Cancer

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Join registered dietitian and breast cancer survivor Cathy Leman as she shares five key principles for putting the power of good nutrition to work after breast cancer treatment ends.

Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Details:

Join registered dietitian and breast cancer survivor Cathy Leman as she shares five key principles for putting the power of good nutrition to work after breast cancer treatment ends.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Due to a schedule conflict, this event was rescheduled to Wednesday, May 20. 

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

Due to a schedule conflict, this event was rescheduled to Wednesday, May 20. 

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Illinois Libraries Present:

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) Season 5 is an initiative of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) and a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.&n...

Due to a schedule conflict, this event was rescheduled from Tuesday, May 19. 

Reserve Your Spot

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

Illinois Libraries Present

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) Season 5 is an initiative of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) and a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. 

This event is made possible by ILA-ILP and its member libraries, and in part funded by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of 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).

Due to a schedule conflict, this event was rescheduled from Tuesday, May 19. 

Reserve Your Spot

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session. For ages 16 and up.

Registration 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: Arts & Crafts, Class, Social
Registration Required
Details:

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session. For ages 16 and up.