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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
Sep
9
2024
Mon
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:
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 that 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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Board Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Volunteer
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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
Middle School,
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
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
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Basement - Friends Area
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Used Book Sale,
Volunteer
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Lake Foxcroft Park
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Storytime in the Park
Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups.
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.
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.
Weather Permitting
Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates.
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Babcock Grove Park
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Storytime in the Park
Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups.
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.
Weather Permitting
Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates.
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
Sep
12
2024
Thu
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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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
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
Sep
13
2024
Fri
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
This event is in the "Youth" group
Sep
13
2024
Fri
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:
Enjoy fun books, songs, and a craft in both English and Portuguese! For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Special Notes
Explore and Support Diversity
Learn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and hate, in favor of peace and understanding.
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Cancelled
Tech Help Drop-In
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Details:
Drop in with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
Sep
8
2024
Sun
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:
Youth
Program Type:
Class,
STEAM
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This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Social Hour for Adults 50+
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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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
Sep
10
2024
Tue
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:
Computers & Technology,
STEAM
Details:
Participate in activities using different robots. Prior month’s attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-5.
September 10: Cubelets
October 8: Sphero SPRK+
November 19: Osmos
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.
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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This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Middle School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Create eraser prints. For grades 6-8.
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.
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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
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
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Sublimation Printer & Heat Press: Sublimate a Passport Cover
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
The Workshop
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Maker
Special Notes
Maker Program
Supplies provided. Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. Maker program registration begins 30 days prior to the event. To use The Workshop, visitors must complete, sign, and date the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability. Visitors under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the agreement on their behalf.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
Sep
10
2024
Tue
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
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" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
Sep
10
2024
Tue
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
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Milk and Cookie Storytime
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,
Storytime
Details:
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only).
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.
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.
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
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Make the Most of a Google Small Business Profile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Business/Financial
Details:
Christian Lamar from Naper Design will demonstrate how to use Google local business listings and citations to make it easier for customers to find your small business. &nbs
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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
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult
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
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Step Into the World of Gods of Jade and Shadow
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
Program Type:
Book Discussion,
Class,
World on the Move
Details:
College of DuPage (CoD) history professor John Paris will explore the cultural setting of Silva Moreno-Garcia's novel Gods of Jade and Shadow
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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
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult
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
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Major Changes in College Search 2024
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North Meeting Room
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Business/Financial,
Class
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
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
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Thursday Evening Book Club
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
South Meeting Room
Age Group:
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Book Discussion
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
Sep
12
2024
Thu
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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