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Tech Help One-on-One

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
JRR Tolkien at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help One-on-One:

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: JRR Tolkien
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.

Tech Help One-on-One

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
JRR Tolkien at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help One-on-One:

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: JRR Tolkien
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.

High School Hangout

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
High School Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming, Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Details:

Play video games, create art, and build community with other high school students. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: High School Room
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social
Details:
Play video games, create art, and build community with other high school students. Light refreshments will be provided.  ...

Special Notes

Food allergies

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

Apple Products: Tips from a Genius

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn from an Apple Genius how services like Apple Pay and iCloud can make your life healthier, easier, and more connected. 

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
Learn from an Apple Genius how services like Apple Pay and iCloud can make your life healthier, easier, and more connected.  ...

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 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.

Meet-a-Truck Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Listen to a story about a truck and then visit the library parking lot to see the type of truck featured in the story! Twenty name tags (children only).* For kids of all ages and t

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Details:
Listen to a story about a truck and then visit the library parking lot to see the type of truck featured in the story! Twenty name tags (children only).* For kids of all ages and their grownups. ...

Special Notes

Name tags

Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

STEAM Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Solve problems and work through challenges with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities based on the story of the month.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play and Learn Together, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
Solve problems and work through challenges with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities based on the story of the month. ...

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.

Study Haven

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Atrium East at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Study Haven:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Social

Study Haven

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

Special Notes

Food allergies

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

Foundation Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Adult
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

FoL Book Sort

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 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.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult 50+
Social Hour for Adults 50+:

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments will be provided.  

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

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments will be 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.

Study Haven

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Study Haven:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Social

Study Haven

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

Special Notes

Food allergies

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

Study Haven

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult
Study Haven:

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Social

Study Haven

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area’s high school finals week.

Special Notes

Food allergies

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

Tech Help One-on-One

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Tech Help One-on-One:

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.

Tech Help One-on-One

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Pearl Buck at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Tech Help One-on-One:

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Tech Help One-on-One

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.

Time to Thread with Lucy Dallman

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Shakespeare Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Gather with others to work on your own knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts projects.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Gather with others to work on your own knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts projects. ...

D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too Documentary Showing

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

View a 60-minute documentary produced by Trickster Cultural Center titled D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too. Seventy-five years after D-Day, on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France,

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: Social, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:
View a 60-minute documentary produced by Trickster Cultural Center titled D-Day Warriors: It Was Our War Too. Seventy-five years after D-Day, on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, one of the last surviving Native American D-Day veterans remembers hi...

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.

Explore and Support Diversity

Learn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and hate, in favor of peace and understanding.

Live Only

This event will not be recorded for later viewing.

Diversity of Faith and Culture: A Community Discussion

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Social
Age Group:
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Participate in a discussion led by a panel of speakers from faith-based and cultural organizations. Inspired by We Need to Build by Eboo Patel, the discussion will focus on creatin

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, Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:
Participate in a discussion led by a panel of speakers from faith-based and cultural organizations. Inspired by We Need to Build by Eboo Patel, the discussion will focus on creating hopeful and positive developments in society. Presentations will be ...

Special Notes

Explore and Support Diversity

Learn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and hate, in favor of peace and understanding.

Food allergies

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

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Glen Ellyn Public Library

The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will be closed to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday. In 1868, Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Ar

Closing
Branches:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Description:
The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will be closed to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday. In 1868, Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic issued General Order Number 11 designating May...

Meet-a-Truck Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Listen to a story about a truck and then visit the library parking lot to see the type of truck featured in the story! Twenty name tags (children only).* For kids of all ages and t

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Details:
Listen to a story about a truck and then visit the library parking lot to see the type of truck featured in the story! Twenty name tags (children only).* For kids of all ages and their grownups. ...

Special Notes

Name tags

Name tags will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. Children with their grownups can pick up name tags on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Fun with STEM: Learn and Create:

Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. Please register for each month separately.

Details:

Polymers: Learn what polymers are, where they are used, and how they affect the environment. Create a bouncy ball to take home.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Class, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. Please register for each month separately. For grades 2-5.

Details:
Polymers: Learn what polymers are, where they are used, and how they affect the environment. Create a bouncy ball to take home. ...

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.

FoL Book Sort

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 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.

Seed Library: Butterfly Garden

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Learn how wildflowers help butterflies and bees, participate in a craft, and take home wildflower seeds from the Seed Library! 

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Learn how wildflowers help butterflies and bees, participate in a craft, and take home wildflower seeds from the Seed Library!  ...

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.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult 50+
Social Hour for Adults 50+:

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments will be provided.  

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

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments will be 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.