Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/10)	Mon (12/11)	Tue (12/12)	Wed (12/13)	Thu (12/14)	Fri (12/15)	Sat (12/16)
All Day							This event is in the "Youth" group 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 This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group The Royal Ballet performance of The Nutcracker All Day Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group 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 This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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). Get in the spirit of the season by watching a recorded performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker performed by The Royal Ballet. The ballet, a holiday staple for all ages, can be viewed Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group Snow Storytime and Craft 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Details: Listen to Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak and create a snow-scene craft. Twenty name tags (children only). For age 2-6 and their grownups. Special Notes 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 "College and Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group FoL Book Sort 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Youth" group Snow Storytime and Craft 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Details: Listen to Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak and create a snow-scene craft. Twenty name tags (children only). For age 2-6 and their grownups. Special Notes 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 Snow Storytime and Craft 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Details: Listen to Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak and create a snow-scene craft. Twenty name tags (children only). For age 2-6 and their grownups. Special Notes 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Donuts and BINGO 10:30am–11:30am Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Main Street Recreation Center Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Donuts and Bingo Enjoy bingo, coffee, and donuts. One bingo card per participant. Coffee, donuts, and bingo cards are provided, and prizes will be awarded to the winners. This free drop-in activity is offered in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Tech Help One-on-One 1:30pm–2:15pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Tech Help One-on-One Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Lucy Prado.
2 pm	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 Journaling for Mental Health 2:00pm–4:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Details: Discuss things on your mind and heart, participate in a guided visualization, then journal. There will be prompts, snacks to share for in-person attendees, and a chance to share your words, if you feel so moved. Special Notes Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register. 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 "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 Holiday Movie Mondays 2:30pm–4:30pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Details: Scrooged (1988) PG-13, 1h 41m Light refreshments will be provided.		This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Tech Help One-on-One 2:15pm–3:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Tech Help One-on-One Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Lucy Prado. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Senior Social Hour 2:30pm–3:45pm Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments will be provided. For adults 50+. 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.
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4 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group 3D Printing 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Middle School Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: 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. Snowflake Special Notes 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 Game-Play Thursday 4:00pm–5:30pm Middle School, High School Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Games & Video Gaming Registration Required Details: Experts from Dungeon Cat Gaming will provide tabletop games like The Quacks of Quedlinburg, Codenames, and Flamecraft and facilitate game play. For grades 6-12. Special Notes 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Hanukkah Hangout 5:00pm–6:00pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Details: Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a story from 5-5:30 pm. Then, learn how to play the classic Hanukkah game of dreidel. Twenty name tags (children only). For grades 3-5. Special Notes 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.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Tech Help One-on-One 6:00pm–6:45pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Tech Help One-on-One Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Lucy Prado.
7 pm				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 Guitar for Beginners 7:00pm–8:30pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Registration Required Details: Guitar for Beginners Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in an eight-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance after the session ends. For age 16 and up. The final meeting on December 20 will be a performance.	This event is in the "Adult" group Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Details: 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. The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Trivia Night 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.