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The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 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:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok (@alexisnikole) and Instagram (@blackforager), to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in pl...

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).

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Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok (@alexisnikole) and Instagram (@blackforager), to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight. 

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.

Ukiyo-e Art Lecture with Diana Martinez

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Diana Martinez will share the background of the Japanese art form known as “Ukiyo-e,” or “floating world images,” in which artists depict an idealized world of grandeur, class, wit...

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: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Details:

Diana Martinez will share the background of the Japanese art form known as “Ukiyo-e,” or “floating world images,” in which artists depict an idealized world of grandeur, class, wit, style, and pleasure, created during Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure that 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 "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.

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Program at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult
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:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimagi...

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

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

This event is in the "High School" group.

Paint a Birdhouse

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
High School Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
High School
Details:

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and the end of the school year with a creative art project to take home for your feathered friends. NAMI DuPage will also provide tips for m...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: High School Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and the end of the school year with a creative art project to take home for your feathered friends.

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.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 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:

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the awardwinning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.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

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:

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the awardwinning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

This event is in the "High School" group.

Paint a Birdhouse

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
High School Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
High School
Details:

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and the end of the school year with a creative art project to take home for your feathered friends. NAMI DuPage will also provide tips for m...

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: High School Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and the end of the school year with a creative art project to take home for your feathered friends.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Sticker Club Celebration

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Celebrate your reading with pizza and a sticker swap. Kids in grades k-5 are welcome to join Sticker Club and participate! 

Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Details:

Celebrate your reading with pizza and a sticker swap. Kids in grades k-5 are welcome to join Sticker Club and participate! 

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure that 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.

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.

Ice Cream Social

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Parking Lot at Glen Ellyn Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Details:

Celebrate the beginning of summer reading at the library with an ice cream sundae, ice pop, or fresh fruit. Also, witness the unveiling of artist Richard Lo’s ukiyo-e style depicti...

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

Celebrate the beginning of summer reading at the library with an ice cream sundae, ice pop, or fresh fruit.

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.