This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Laser Engraved Wood Cover Notebook Monday, January 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Use the laser to engrave a design on wood and cut holes for a comb binding. Use the comb binder to perforate paper pages and bind the wood cover to make a notebook! Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Laser Engraved Wood Cover Notebook 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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: 10 Details: Use the laser to engrave a design on wood and cut holes for a comb binding. Use the comb binder to perforate paper pages and bind the wood cover to make a notebook! 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. Laser Engraved Wood Cover Notebook Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: High School Details: Use the laser to engrave a design on wood and cut holes for a comb binding. Use the comb binder to perforate paper pages and bind the wood cover to make a notebook! Required This event is in the "High School" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Laser Engraved Wood Cover Notebook 4:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: High School Program Type: Maker Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Use the laser to engrave a design on wood and cut holes for a comb binding. Use the comb binder to perforate paper pages and bind the wood cover to make a notebook! 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Drivers and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) at the Library Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Access Illinois Secretary of State Drivers and Motor Vehicle Services at the library! Driver’s License Renewal Standard REAL ID State ID Cards Standard REAL... Cancelled This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Cancelled Drivers and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) at the Library 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Details: Access Illinois Secretary of State Drivers and Motor Vehicle Services at the library! Driver’s License Renewal Standard REAL ID State ID Cards 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Friends Used Book Sale Saturday, January 18, 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). This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Friends Used Book Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm 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).
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Draw Yourself as a Superhero Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Details: Art is a tool that changes how children see themselves. Gene Ha, whose art appears in DC Comics publications, will ask participants to describe a problem. Based on suggestions, Ha ... Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Draw Yourself as a Superhero 2:00pm - 2:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Art is a tool that changes how children see themselves. Gene Ha, whose art appears in DC Comics publications, will ask participants to describe a problem. 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. For Adults and Kids of All Ages Please register all attendees, adults and children, for this event. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Family Volunteering: Make a Fleece Blanket Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Volunteer Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Celebrate the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr and this National Day of Service by creating fleece blankets which will be donated to various organizations in our community. For adul... Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Family Volunteering: Make a Fleece Blanket 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Volunteer Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Celebrate the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr and this National Day of Service by creating fleece blankets which will be donated to various organizations in our community. For adults and kids of all ages. 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. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Memoir-Writing Workshop Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Class Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, 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: Join author Tom Montgomery Fate for a workshop that will explore some inspiring writing models and revision strategies to help craft your life stories. These methods and models wil... Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Memoir-Writing Workshop 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 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: Join author Tom Montgomery Fate for a workshop that will explore some inspiring writing models and revision strategies to help craft your life stories. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau Thursday, January 23, 2025 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: 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 Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.Reserve your Spot Virtual Event This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: 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 Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.Reserve your Spot
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Emerging Author Expo Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Throughout the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Special Event 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: Meet local authors whose books are part of the library’s Emerging Author Collection and the collection at large. Books will be available for purchase and signing! From 1:30-3:30, a... This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Emerging Author Expo 1:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Throughout the Library Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event 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: Meet local authors whose books are part of the library’s Emerging Author Collection and the collection at large. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. African Folk Tales Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: African music helps to set the stage for characters performing energetic stories that celebrate the culture and folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa. For adults and kids... Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 26 2025 Sun African Folk Tales 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 75 Details: African music helps to set the stage for characters performing energetic stories that celebrate the culture and folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa. For adults and kids of all ages. 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. For Adults and Kids of All Ages Please register all attendees, adults and children, for this event. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Laser Engraved Wood Cover Notebook Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Use the laser to engrave a design on wood and cut holes for a comb binding. Use the comb binder to perforate paper pages and bind the wood cover to make a notebook! Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Laser Engraved Wood Cover Notebook 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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: 10 Details: Use the laser to engrave a design on wood and cut holes for a comb binding. Use the comb binder to perforate paper pages and bind the wood cover to make a notebook! 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Free for All: The Public Library Documentary Screening Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Class Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Free for All: The Public Library: Free for All: The Public Library is a PBS Independent Lens documentary about "America’s beloved public institution—the library—through the dramatic human stories unfolding within i... Details: Get an exclusive look at the PBS/WTTW documentary Free for All: The Public Library that premieres February 3. For adults and high school students. Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Free for All: The Public Library Documentary Screening 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: 50 Free for All: The Public Library Free for All: The Public Library is a PBS Independent Lens documentary about "America’s beloved public institution—the library—through the dramatic human stories unfolding within it." Details: Get an exclusive look at the PBS/WTTW documentary Free for All: The Public Library that premieres February 3. For adults and high school students. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30am - 9:00pm 2nd Floor Round Window Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers: Local creative types gather to discuss creative things. Share your works-in-progress or finished endeavors at an open mic! Use your 10 minutes to sing, dance, read, recite—whatever... Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers 6:30am - 9:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 25 No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers Local creative types gather to discuss creative things. Share your works-in-progress or finished endeavors at an open mic! Use your 10 minutes to sing, dance, read, recite—whatever you choose. Spectators are welcome and appreciated. Light refreshments will be provided. For adults and high school students. 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.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Write to Your Favorite Author Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm High School Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Volunteer Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult Details: Letters about Literature: How did an author’s work change your view of the world or yourself? Begins Sunday, December 1 State Contest Submission Deadline: December 15 Libr... This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat Write to Your Favorite Author 9:00am - 1:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Volunteer Details: Letters about Literature: How did an author’s work change your view of the world or yourself? Begins Sunday, December 1 State Contest Submission Deadline: December 15 Library Drawing Entry Deadline: February 28
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Candy Heart Stickers Monday, February 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Make custom vinyl stickers! Design stickers so that they can be printed on vinyl and cut out by the large format printer. Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Candy Heart Stickers 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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: 10 Details: Make custom vinyl stickers! Design stickers so that they can be printed on vinyl and cut out by the large format printer. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. Candy Heart Stickers Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: High School Details: Make custom vinyl stickers! Design stickers so that they can be printed on vinyl and cut out by the large format printer. Required This event is in the "High School" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Candy Heart Stickers 4:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: High School Program Type: Maker Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Make custom vinyl stickers! Design stickers so that they can be printed on vinyl and cut out by the large format printer. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. An Evening with James McBride Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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: 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 an evening with James McBride, American musician and author of New York Times bestselling memoir The Color of Water, and novels Deacon King Kon... Virtual Event This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue An Evening with James McBride 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: 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 an evening with James McBride, American musician and author of New York Times bestselling memoir The Color of Water, and novels Deacon King Kong, The Good Lord Bird and The
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Journaling for Mental Health Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Journaling for Mental Health: Discuss things on your mind and heart, participate in a guided visualization, then journal. There will be prompts and a chance to share your words, if you feel so moved. You do not... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 9 2025 Sun Journaling for Mental Health 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Journaling for Mental Health Discuss things on your mind and heart, participate in a guided visualization, then journal. There will be prompts and a chance to share your words, if you feel so moved. You do not have to be a writer to participate, just willing to journal. While this experience may be therapeutic, the facilitators are not licensed therapists. For adults and high school students. Special Notes Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Candy Heart Stickers Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm The Workshop at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Details: Make custom vinyl stickers! Design stickers so that they can be printed on vinyl and cut out by the large format printer. Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon Candy Heart Stickers 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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: 10 Details: Make custom vinyl stickers! Design stickers so that they can be printed on vinyl and cut out by the large format printer. 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.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Videography Workshop Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library Program Type: Class, Computers & Technology Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult Free for All: The Public Library: Free for All: The Public Library is a PBS Independent Lens documentary about "America’s beloved public institution—the library—through the dramatic human stories unfolding within i... Details: Learn tips and tricks for capturing video footage for short films or social media posts and how to stay safe online. Also, record personal responses to the question “Why do public ... Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Videography Workshop 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Class, Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 24 Free for All: The Public Library Free for All: The Public Library is a PBS Independent Lens documentary about "America’s beloved public institution—the library—through the dramatic human stories unfolding within it." Details: Learn tips and tricks for capturing video footage for short films or social media posts and how to stay safe online. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. 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 This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Backyard Birds of DuPage County 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: 30 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. 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 This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed SLowing Down with Amy Tan 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. 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 This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu An Unfinished Journey: African American Music in Its Pivotal Decades 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: 40 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. 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... Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat A Picture Book’s Journey: From Inspiration to Publication 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: 40 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.
