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. Dec 27 2024 Fri Winter Movie Fridays 2:00pm - 4:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Dec 27 2024 Fri Winter Movie Fridays 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 A Christmas Carol. Light refreshments provided.
Dec 31 2024 Tue Library Closed for New Year's Eve 1:00pm - 9:00pm Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing Library Closed for New Year's Eve 1:00pm - 9:00pm Branches: Glen Ellyn Public Library Description: The library building (including the drive-up window and The Cafe) will close early at 1 pm to celebrate the New Year's Eve holiday.
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. Jan 1 2025 Wed Write to Your Favorite Author All Day Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult 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. Jan 1 2025 Wed Write to Your Favorite Author All Day Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Volunteer Details: Letters about Literature: How did an author’s work change your view of the world or yourself? Begins Sunday, December 1 State Contest Submission Deadline: December 15 Library Drawing Entry Deadline: February 28
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Toddler Artists 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Toddler Artists 10:30am - 11:00am 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. For ages birth-3 and their grownups.
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. Jan 3 2025 Fri Winter Movie Fridays 2:00pm - 4:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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. Jan 3 2025 Fri Winter Movie Fridays 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Some Like It Hot. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Book Babies 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Book Babies 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Dementia Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Dementia Support Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, will lead an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Read to Rover 4:00pm - 4:15pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Read to Rover 4:00pm - 4:15pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-5. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Read to Rover 4:15pm - 4:30pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Read to Rover 4:15pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-5. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Read to Rover 4:30pm - 4:45pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Read to Rover 4:30pm - 4:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-5. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Read to Rover 4:45pm - 5:00pm Youth Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Read to Rover 4:45pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-5. 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.
This event is in the "High School" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Reality Illinois: The Teen Advisory Panel to the DuPage County Health Department 5:30pm - 7:30pm High School Registration This event is in the "High School" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Reality Illinois: The Teen Advisory Panel to the DuPage County Health Department 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: High School Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: What is your story? Discovering our connections together. Join other students from DuPage high schools, including public and private schools, to strengthen leadership and advocacy skills and make a positive impact in the community. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Together Time 9:30am - 10:00am 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Together Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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.
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. Jan 8 2025 Wed Just Write 1:00pm - 2:30pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration 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. Jan 8 2025 Wed Just Write 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, putting pen to paper on a regular basis can fuel self-awareness, creativity, enjoyment, and build community. 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.
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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 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. Jan 8 2025 Wed Beginner 3D Printing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Middle School Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Beginner 3D Printing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 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 January: Car February: Coin Bank 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.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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Intermediate 3D Printing 5:30pm - 6:30pm Youth, Middle School Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Intermediate 3D Printing 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 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.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.
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. Jan 8 2025 Wed Self-Publishing with Pressbooks 7:00pm - 8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Virtual Event 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. Jan 8 2025 Wed Self-Publishing with Pressbooks 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Details: Librarian and Author J9 Vaughn will share how they self-published their memoir, My Swan Song for Joy: a Sister Memoir using Pressbooks. Special Notes Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
Jan 9 2025 Thu Meeting Room Reservations Open for March, April, May All Day Jan 9 2025 Thu Meeting Room Reservations Open for March, April, May All Day Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Details: Reservations for the North and South Meeting Rooms and the Shakespeare Room on the 2nd floor open the second Thursday of January for reservations in March, April, and May.