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Tech Help Drop-In

6:00pm–7:30pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology

Tech Help Drop-In

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

Friends Book Sort

10:00am–12:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Friends Book Sort

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library.

If you are interested in helping out, please email friends@gepl.org to schedule an orientation session.

Thursday Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Details:

Thursday Evening Book Club

Copies of book discussion titles are available at the Adult Desk, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the Adult Desk at 630-790-6630 or emailing reference@gepl.org. 

 Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li

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.

Equipment Basics: Cricut

10:00am–11:30am
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Workshop
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required

Equipment Basics

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

Special Notes

Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects

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

  • Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste 

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

  • Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files 

  • Knowledge of how to use a flash drive 

  • Patience using a computer for up to an hour 

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

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.

To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Tech Help Drop-In

1:00pm–3:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology

Tech Help Drop-In

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

Make and Take: Laser-Etched Drinking Glass

2:00pm–4:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Workshop
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Details:

Make and Take

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

Use the laser etch a design on a drinking glass. 

Special Notes

Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects

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

  • Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste 

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

  • Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files 

  • Knowledge of how to use a flash drive 

  • Patience using a computer for up to an hour 

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

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.

To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Make and Take: Laser-Etched Drinking Glass

4:30pm–6:30pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Workshop
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Details:

Make and Take

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

Use the laser to etch a design on a drinking glass. 

Special Notes

Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects

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

  • Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste 

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

  • Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files 

  • Knowledge of how to use a flash drive 

  • Patience using a computer for up to an hour 

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

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.

To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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.

Study Haven

9:00am–9:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

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.

Mental Health 101: Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health Journey in High School, College, and Beyond

7:00pm–8:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Class
Details:

Glenbard Parent Series (GPS)

Join other parents, high school and middle school students, and professionals to learn about issues facing today’s youth. The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents, and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Programs are free and open to the public.

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Study Haven

9:00am–9:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

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.

Friends Book Sort

10:00am–12:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Friends Book Sort

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library.

If you are interested in helping out, please email friends@gepl.org to schedule an orientation session.

Study Haven

9:00am–9:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

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.

Craft Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Craft Group

Work on your current project with other crafters or start a new project! Guest facilitators will provide a limited number of craft starter-kits. Light refreshments provided.

Make air-dry clay book page-holders with staff.

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.

New Year, New Chapter: Family Vision Boards

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
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, Play and Learn Together
Registration Required
Details:

Kick off the year with creativity and connection as you reflect, dream, and set intentions for the new year with your people!  After guided activities to get the conversation going, participants will make a vision board to take home and set t

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.

Artist Reception

5:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social, Special Event

Artist Reception

Stop by the library for a meet-and-greet honoring the month’s Gallery Wall artist.

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.

Thursday Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Details:

Thursday Evening Book Club

Copies of book discussion titles are available at the Adult Desk, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the Adult Desk at 630-790-6630 or emailing reference@gepl.org. 

Dracula by Bram Stoker

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.

Equipment Basics: 3D Printer

10:00am–11:30am
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: The Workshop
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required

Equipment Basics

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

Special Notes

Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects

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

  • Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste 

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

  • Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files 

  • Knowledge of how to use a flash drive 

  • Patience using a computer for up to an hour 

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

Maker Program

Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event.

To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.

What is AI?

1:00pm–2:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Using AI engines and prompts. 

Part of the What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and How Can I Use It? series. Learn how you can use tools online to complete tasks for you. No prior knowledge necessary. 

 

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.

Tech Help Drop-In

1:00pm–3:00pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology

Tech Help Drop-In

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

Memory Cafe

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
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: Dementia Friendly, Health & Wellness, Social
Registration Required

Memory Cafe

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

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.

Tech Help Drop-In

6:00pm–7:30pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Computers & Technology

Tech Help Drop-In

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

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

7:00pm–8:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

Illinois Libraries Present

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

This event is made possible by ILA-ILP and its member libraries, and in part funded by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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Lighthouse Parenting: Guiding Teens to Develop Independence and Coping Skills to Navigate Their Own Journey

7:00pm–8:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Class
Details:

Glenbard Parent Series (GPS)

Join other parents, high school and middle school students, and professionals to learn about issues facing today’s youth. The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents, and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Programs are free and open to the public.

Read More