Name: World on the Move
Start: 2024-07-28
End: 2024-08-30
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library

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Time	Sun (8/11)	Mon (8/12)	Tue (8/13)	Wed (8/14)	Thu (8/15)	Fri (8/16)	Sat (8/17)
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. World on the Move All Day 7/28 - 8/30 Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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: 2nd Floor Atrium East Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event, World on the Move Details: The traveling exhibition from the American Anthropological Association and the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage comes to Glen Ellyn Public Library for five weeks.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 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: Play and Learn Together Details: Drop in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back-to-school themed crafts and activities. For birth-grade 1 and 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. Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 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: Play and Learn Together Details: Drop in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back-to-school themed crafts and activities. For birth-grade 1 and 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 "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 FoL 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. Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 10:00am - 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: Play and Learn Together Details: Drop in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back-to-school themed crafts and activities. For birth-grade 1 and their grownups.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Passport to Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am 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: Storytime Details: Read books, sing songs, and listen to music inspired by different continents. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Let's Upcycle: Plastic Lanterns 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Required 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, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 14 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.
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1 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. Sample the Foods of Turtle Island 1:00pm - 2:30pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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: Special Event, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 7 Details: Turtle Island is the name for the North American continent in many Indigenous/Native American cultures. A chef from Ketapanen Kitchen will discuss and provide samples of Indigenous foods. For adults and high school students. 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group. Smart Starts: Back to School Edition 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Drop in to sharpen your fine motor skills with back-to-school themed crafts and activities. For birth-grade 1 and 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. Social Hour for Adults 50+ 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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 Social Hour for Adults 50+ Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments 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.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group. The Moon from Dehradun 4:00pm - 4:45pm Youth Required 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, Book Discussion, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 17 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. Books and Cooks Gone Global 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Required 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, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 17 Details: 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. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Tech Learn 'n Play 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Middle School 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, 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.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. WTTW/PBS Presents Visions of America: A Journey to the Freedom Tower - Stories of Cuban Migration to Miami 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult 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: Class, World on the Move Required Seats Remaining: 37 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.
7 pm					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.

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