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						This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Wizard of Oz Interactive Family Movie Kit All Day Youth, Middle School This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Department Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Social Details: Make watching The Wizard of Oz a new experience for the whole family! The kit includes treats, props, and cues to make this film classic even more fun! One per family while supplies last. For kids of all ages. Special Notes Kit Only Pick up your kit for this do-it-yourself activity on the event date!
9 am			This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group Study Haven 9:00am–9:00pm High School, College and Young Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Special Event Details: Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week. 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 "High School" group This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group Study Haven 9:00am–9:00pm High School, College and Young Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Special Event Details: Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week. 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 "High School" group This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group Study Haven 9:00am–9:00pm High School, College and Young Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult Program Type: Special Event Details: Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week. 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 "Youth" group Gingerbread Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Details: Listen to How to Catch a Gingerbread Man and then craft a fun gingerbread person to take home. Twenty name tags (children only). For pre-k 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group Preschool Dance Party 10:30am–11:15am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Special Event Details: Move and groove to songs on the ukulele and familiar hits at this interactive dance party with bubbles, scarves, and shakers! Fro pre-k 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.	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 Friends 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 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 Gingerbread Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Details: Listen to How to Catch a Gingerbread Man and then craft a fun gingerbread person to take home. Twenty name tags (children only). For pre-k 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.
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12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Internet for Beginners 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Adult 50+" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Class, Computers & Technology Registration Required Details: Gain confidence by learning the basics of navigating the online world.
2 pm	This event is in the "High School" group Drop-In Volunteer Hours 2:00pm–4:00pm High School This event is in the "High School" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Volunteer Drop-In Volunteer Hours Write letters for the month’s featured partner. Students completing at least one acceptable letter can receive verified volunteer hours. Supplies 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.	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 Make and Take: Laser-Etched Drinking Glass 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 Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Maker Registration Required Details: Make and Take Staff-led program to use makerspace equipment to make a specific item to take home. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects. Use the laser etch a design on a drinking glass. Special Notes Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects Most maker projects require a design file that is uploaded to the software that runs the equipment. For this reason, the following skills are very helpful. Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste Ability to use a mouse to double-click and left-click, click-and-drag and highlight text, and scroll Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files Knowledge of how to use a flash drive Patience using a computer for up to an hour DigitalLearn.org is a great resource for anyone who would like to enhance their computer skills. The library's goal is for programs to be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please call 630-469-0879 or email reference@gepl.org. 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.		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 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.
3 pm
4 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 Make and Take: Laser-Etched Drinking Glass 4:30pm–6:30pm 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 Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: The Workshop Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Maker Registration Required Details: Make and Take Staff-led program to use makerspace equipment to make a specific item to take home. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects. Use the laser to etch a design on a drinking glass. Special Notes Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects Most maker projects require a design file that is uploaded to the software that runs the equipment. For this reason, the following skills are very helpful. Ability to use a keyboard to copy and paste Ability to use a mouse to double-click and left-click, click-and-drag and highlight text, and scroll Ability to navigate file directories, open and rename files Knowledge of how to use a flash drive Patience using a computer for up to an hour DigitalLearn.org is a great resource for anyone who would like to enhance their computer skills. The library's goal is for programs to be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please call 630-469-0879 or email reference@gepl.org. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Books and Cooks Winter Showdown 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together Registration Required Details: Read together and work with a teammate to complete a cooking challenge. For grades 3-5. 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. 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 High School Craft Series 4:00pm–5:00pm High School This event is in the "High School" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: High School Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Participate in a craft after school.		This event is in the "Middle School" group Eww, Gross! 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle School Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Social Registration Required Details: We're serving up candy canes that might taste...questionable. Do you have the guts to try them all? 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. 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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6 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 Craft Group 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: 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. Make air-dry clay book page-holders with staff. 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.
7 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 Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm 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 Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer Library Board of Trustees Meeting The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.	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 Mental Health 101: Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health Journey in High School, College, and Beyond 7:00pm–8:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult 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 Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Class Details: Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) Join other parents, high school and middle school students, and professionals to learn about issues facing today’s youth. The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents, and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Programs are free and open to the public. Read More