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Copy of Microwave Chef

3:30pm–6:15pm
High School
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Details:

Learn to make tasty meals using only your microwave! Recipes will be posted with each event. Please email szagotta@gepl.org for additional information. 

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.

Food allergies

The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adult 50+
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 playing card and board games. Light refreshments provided.  

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: Upcycled Trinket Magnets

Ethics of AI

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Class, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Details:

Reflect on topics like bias, the environment, and copyright and how they interact with Artificial Intelligence. 

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.

Vitalant Blood Drive

2:00pm–6:30pm
Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Vitalant Blood Drive

Schedule your donation appointment at vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.

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. 

Online Privacy

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

Learn how to increase your privacy online and reduce your digital footprint. 

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.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adult 50+
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 playing card and board games. Light refreshments provided.  

Copy of Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Shakespeare Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Class, Social
Registration Required

Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons

For beginner and seasoned adventurers who are middle or high school students.

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.

DuPage Architects

7:00pm–8:00pm
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: America 250, Class
Registration Required
Details:

The rich architectural history in DuPage could not have been achieved without the talent and skill of some truly amazing men. Explore the individuals behind the designs with the DuPage County Historical Museum. 

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.

America250

America250 is the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's an opportunity to reflect on how the past 250 years, guided by the belief that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” have made the United States of America what it is today.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adult 50+
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 playing card and board games. Light refreshments provided.  

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Description:

The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed to celebrate Labor Day.

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, Used Book Sale

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, Used Book Sale
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 Closed for Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Description:

The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed to allow library staff to participate in training and professional development activities.

Meeting Room Reservations Open for December, January, February

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 October for reservations in December, January, and February.

Library Closing Early to Prepare for Haunted Library Event

2:00pm–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Description:

The library will close early at 2 pm to prepare for the Haunted Library event from 6-8 pm.

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, Used Book Sale

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 Closed for Thanksgiving

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Description:

The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will close early at 5 pm to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States.

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Description:

The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States.

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, Used Book Sale

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.