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.

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All Day					Meeting Room Reservations Open for March, April, May All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 January for reservations in March, April, and May.
9 am		This event is in the "Youth" group Book Babies 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Together Time 9:30am–10:00am 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: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). 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. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Together Time 9:30am–10:00am 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: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). 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. 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.			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 Passport Acceptance Fair 9:30am–4:00pm 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: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Special Event Details: Glen Ellyn Public Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility. During this event, four passport agents will accept, on behalf of the U.S. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Youth" group Book Babies 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: 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Together Time 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: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). 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. 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.	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 FoL Book Sort 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: High School, 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 Together Time 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: Storytime Together Time Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). 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. 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.	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.		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 Self-Marketing on a Shoestring 10:30am–11:30am 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: Emerging Authors An emerging author is a writer who has some professional experience and recognition but has not yet reached an established level. The term is often used to describe early-career writers who may need support. The library’s Emerging Author Collection offers local authors the opportunity to have their books on shelves and in circulation, receive wider exposure, and reach an audience they might not otherwise influence. Learn more about the Emerging Author Collection, including how to submit your work. This winter, the library is also supporting early-career writers with programs, tools, and encouragement! Marketing yourself can be daunting. From setting up social media profiles to evaluating marketing campaigns, learn from indie author and marketer Gwen Tolios how to promote yourself and/or your book. 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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1 pm				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 Just Write 1:00pm–2:30pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required 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: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Registration Required Details: Emerging Authors An emerging author is a writer who has some professional experience and recognition but has not yet reached an established level. The term is often used to describe early-career writers who may need support. The library’s Emerging Author Collection offers local authors the opportunity to have their books on shelves and in circulation, receive wider exposure, and reach an audience they might not otherwise influence. Learn more about the Emerging Author Collection, including how to submit your work. This winter, the library is also supporting early-career writers with programs, tools, and encouragement! Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, putting pen to paper on a regular basis can fuel self-awareness, creativity, enjoyment, and build community. 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.			This event is in the "Adult" group Tech Help Drop-In 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult 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: 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. 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.
2 pm				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.		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 Winter Movie Friday 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: Watch Singin' In the Rain. Light refreshments provided. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Dementia Support Group 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Dementia Support Group LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment. Sponsored by Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care Glen Ellyn.
4 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group Read to Rover 4:00pm–4:15pm Youth Registration 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 Registration Required Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-5. 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. This event is in the "Youth" group Read to Rover 4:15pm–4:30pm Youth Registration 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 Registration Required Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-5. 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. This event is in the "Youth" group Read to Rover 4:30pm–4:45pm Youth Registration 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 Registration Required Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-5. 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. This event is in the "Youth" group Read to Rover 4:45pm–5:00pm Youth Registration 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 Registration Required Details: Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Furry friends provide a low-stress environment to practice and gain reading confidence. For grades k-5. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Beginner 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, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM Registration Required Details: Beginner 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. January: Car 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. 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. 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 Versus: Video Game Tournament 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle School Registration Required 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: The Middle Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Games & Video Gaming, Social Registration Required Details: Play Nintendo Switch Just Dance and compete for a prize. For grades 6-8.
5 pm			This event is in the "High School" group Reality DuPage 5:30pm–7:30pm High School Registration Required 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: High School Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness Registration Required Details: With students from DuPage high schools, strengthen your leadership and advocacy skills and make a positive impact in the community. Volunteer hours are awarded for participation. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Intermediate 3D Printing 5:30pm–6:30pm 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, Games & Video Gaming, Maker, STEAM Registration Required Intermediate 3D Printing If you have already attended Beginner 3D Printing and are confident using Tinkercad, create your own design and then 3D print the item to keep! 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 that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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. 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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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 Cancelled Self-Publish with Pressbooks 7:00pm–8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required Virtual Event 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class Registration Required Details: Emerging Authors An emerging author is a writer who has some professional experience and recognition but has not yet reached an established level. The term is often used to describe early-career writers who may need support. The library’s Emerging Author Collection offers local authors the opportunity to have their books on shelves and in circulation, receive wider exposure, and reach an audience they might not otherwise influence. Learn more about the Emerging Author Collection, including how to submit your work. This winter, the library is also supporting early-career writers with programs, tools, and encouragement! Librarian and author J9 Vaughn will share how they self-published their memoir, My Swan Song for Joy: a Sister Memoir using Pressbooks. Special Notes Zoom with Registration We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.	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 Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky 7:00pm–8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Virtual Event 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: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: 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). Join us in conversation with Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. 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 Thursday Evening Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required 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: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ 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 Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak 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.