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Tech Help Drop In

6:00pm–7:30pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group: High School, 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. 

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. 

The Devil in the White City By Erik Larson

Friends Used Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Friends Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. 

For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

Plant Exchange and Soil Demonstration

2:00pm–4:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Picnic Tables near the Library Parking Lot
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Class, Social
Details:

Jump start your garden! Trade small seedlings, garden veggies, flowers, and houseplants for other plants. A member from Sustain DuPage will do a soil demonstration showing what ingredients go into a peat-free seed mix. 

Special Notes

Weather Permitting

Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates.

Metropolitan Family Services

2:00pm–3:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration 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: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Details:

Learn about local community services. A new resource center will be highlighted each month. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

7:00pm–8:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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
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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Craft Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor West Window
Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, 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.

This month's craft: Glass terrariums

Digital E-Resources

1:00pm–2:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration 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, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to enjoy thousands of free digital books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, and documentaries with your library card! 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Friends Used Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Friends Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. 

For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Friends Used Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Friends Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. 

For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

Friends Used Book Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer
Details:

Friends Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. 

For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

$10 per bag of most items

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Friends Used Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Friends Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. 

For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Friends Used Book Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Basement - Friends Area
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Volunteer

Friends Used Book Sale

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. 

For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Volunteer

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.