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Beginner 3D Printing

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Beginner 3D Printing:

Learn how to use Tinkercad to design the project of the month and 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. F...

Details:

December: Snowman

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Beginner 3D Printing

Learn how to use Tinkercad to design the project of the month and 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. 

Details:

December: Snowman

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.

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.

Intermediate 3D Printing

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Intermediate 3D Printing:

Kids who are familiar with Tinkercad, use Tinkercad to create your own design and 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is ...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Intermediate 3D Printing

Kids who are familiar with Tinkercad, use Tinkercad to create your own design and 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8.

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.

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.

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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: 3

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.  

Toddler Artists

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Listen to a story and create seasonal art. Twenty name tags (children only). For birth-3 years and their grownups.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Listen to a story and create seasonal art. Twenty name tags (children only). For birth-3 years 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.

Tech Help One-on-One

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pearl Buck 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: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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, December 5, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Pearl Buck 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: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
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.

Trivia Night

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Beer Cellar
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Trivia Night:

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are enco...

Location: The Beer Cellar
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Trivia Night

Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are encouraged.

Tech Help One-on-One

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pearl Buck 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: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Pearl Buck 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: Pearl Buck
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
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.

Winter Movie Fridays

Friday, December 6, 2024 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 Miracle on 34th Street. 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 Miracle on 34th Street. 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.

Together Time

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Together Time:

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and the...

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

Together Time

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

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.

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.

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.

Puzzle Exchange

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Trade your puzzles for others, drink hot chocolate, and eat cookies! For adults and kids of all ages.

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: Social
Details:

Trade your puzzles for others, drink hot chocolate, and eat cookies! 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.

Food allergies

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

Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room 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:

Glowing Reactions - Chemiluminescence and how temperature affects the movement of molecules. 

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Class, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 22

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:

Glowing Reactions - Chemiluminescence and how temperature affects the movement of molecules. 

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.

Sublimated Metal Ornaments

Monday, December 9, 2024 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:

Create an ornament for the holidays! Print a design on sublimation paper and use the heat press to apply the design to a piece of metal.

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: 0
Details:

Create an ornament for the holidays! Print a design on sublimation paper and use the heat press to apply the design to a piece of metal.

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.

Brick Builders

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Details:

Put your building skills to the test with different LEGOⓡ challenges each month. For grades 3-8.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Put your building skills to the test with different LEGOⓡ challenges each month. For grades 3-8.

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.

A Day that will Live in Infamy: The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

The shocking attack and major defeat at Pearl Harbor lead was the catalyst for the emergence of a new and determined naval fleet. This presentation will examine events leading up t...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Details:

The shocking attack and major defeat at Pearl Harbor lead was the catalyst for the emergence of a new and determined naval fleet.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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:

Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated fo...

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:

Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers.

FoL Book Sort

Wednesday, December 11, 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, December 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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 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 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.

It's Elementary

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Play and Learn Together
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Put your super-sleuth skills to the test to solve a different mystery each month. For grades k-2. 

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play and Learn Together
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Put your super-sleuth skills to the test to solve a different mystery each month. For grades k-2. 

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.

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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: 3

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.  

Donuts and BINGO

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Street Recreation Center
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult, Adult 50+
Donuts and BINGO:

Visit with friends over coffee and donuts while playing everyone’s favorite game. BINGO is free to play, with games starting at 10:30 am. One BINGO card per participant. Coffee, do...

Location: Main Street Recreation Center
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social

Donuts and BINGO

Visit with friends over coffee and donuts while playing everyone’s favorite game. BINGO is free to play, with games starting at 10:30 am. One BINGO card per participant. Coffee, donuts, and BINGO cards provided, and prizes awarded to winners.

Versus: Video Game Tournament

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Middle at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Video Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Middle School
Details:

Play Nintendo Switch Mario Kart and compete for a prize. For grades 6-8.

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Middle
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Play Nintendo Switch Mario Kart and compete for a prize. For grades 6-8.

Thursday Evening Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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:

One Day in December by Josie Silva 

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: 13

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:

One Day in December by Josie Silva 

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.