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. Aug 8 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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. Aug 8 2024 Thu Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 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: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 12 2024 Mon The Moon from Dehradun 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 12 2024 Mon The Moon from Dehradun 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Local author Shirin Shamsi will discuss her book The Moon from Dehradun, which is based on her family's migration from India to Pakistan. Share family stories and participate in an activity. For grades 3-5. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 13 2024 Tue Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 13 2024 Tue Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Details: Drop-in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back to school themed crafts and activities. For 1st grade and younger with their grownups. Special Notes 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. Aug 13 2024 Tue Books and Cooks Gone Global 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 13 2024 Tue Books and Cooks Gone Global 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Details: Pair a story with a snack! We’ll read together and make dishes from around the world. For grades 3-5. 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. 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. Aug 14 2024 Wed Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Details: Drop-in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back to school themed crafts and activities. For 1st grade and younger with their grownups. Special Notes 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. Aug 14 2024 Wed Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 2:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Details: Drop-in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back to school themed crafts and activities. For 1st grade and younger with their grownups. Special Notes 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 50+" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 14 2024 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. Aug 14 2024 Wed Tech Learn 'n Play 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Tech Learn 'n Play 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play and Learn Together, STEAM Details: Drop in to explore robotics and coding with technology like Ozobot, Sphero, Snap Circuits and more! Try all of our options or spend extra time with your favorites. For age 3-12. Children under 7, please bring your grownup. 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 "Adult" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed WTTW/PBS Presents Visions of America: A Journey to the Freedom Tower - Stories of Cuban Migration to Miami 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed WTTW/PBS Presents Visions of America: A Journey to the Freedom Tower - Stories of Cuban Migration to Miami 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: PBS Books National Director and local resident Heather-Marie Montilla will talk about the Freedom Tower in Miami, which is considered to be the Ellis Island for Cuban refugees.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Details: Drop-in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back to school themed crafts and activities. For 1st grade and younger with their grownups.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 16 2024 Fri Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 16 2024 Fri Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Each week, read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 17 2024 Sat Let's Upcycle: Plastic Lanterns 10:00am - 11:00am Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 17 2024 Sat Let's Upcycle: Plastic Lanterns 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Details: Turn found objects into something new while learning about the importance of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! 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. 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. Aug 17 2024 Sat Sample the Foods of Turtle Island 1:00pm - 2:30pm Registration 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. Aug 17 2024 Sat Sample the Foods of Turtle Island 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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, World on the Move Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Turtle Island is the name for the North American continent in many Indigenous / Native American cultures. Learn about and taste different Indigenous foods with a chef from the Ketapanen Kitchen. 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 "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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. Aug 19 2024 Mon Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue 3D Printing 3:00pm - 4:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue 3D Printing 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 3D Printing Create a custom design using Tinkercad and 3D print the item you design to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. Details: June: Keychain July: Whistle August: Pencil Holder 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. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue 3D Printing 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue 3D Printing 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 3D Printing Create a custom design using Tinkercad and 3D print the item you design to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. Details: June: Keychain July: Whistle August: Pencil Holder 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 "Adult 50+" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 21 2024 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. Aug 21 2024 Wed 3D Printing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed 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 Details: Create your design in Tinkercad and printed it with the 3D printer. 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. 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 "Middle School" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Global Taste Test 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Middle School" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Global Taste Test 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Social Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Each month, taste and rate snacks provided by Universal Yums from countries around the world! For grades 6-8. 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. 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 23 2024 Fri Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Youth" group. Aug 23 2024 Fri Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Each week, read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. 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.
This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon High School Room Open House 3:00pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon High School Room Open House 3:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Details: Come and see the new space on the 2nd floor just for high school students! Hang out, browse books, play video and tabletop games, enjoy refreshments, and enter to win prizes! Arrive any time during the open house.