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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
May
16
2026
Sat
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Basement - Friends Area
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
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 "Adult 50+" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Location:
Main Street Recreation Center
Age Group:
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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
May
15
2026
Fri
Storytime at Sensory Garden Playground
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Adaptive,
Storytime
Details:
Come out to Sensory Garden Playground 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.
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This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
This event is in the "Adult 50+" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Social Hour for Adults 50+
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.
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This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
May
13
2026
Wed
High School Snack Challenge
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
High School Room
Age Group:
High School
Program Type:
Social
Details:
Face the Young Adult Librarian in this month’s challenge to get a free snack.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Sublimate your own magnets
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
The Workshop
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School
Program Type:
Maker
Details:
Create designs to use on magnets, use the sublimation printer to print the designs, and use the heat press to transfer them onto magnets.
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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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
May
12
2026
Tue
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group:
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Dementia Friendly
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them. A Memory Cafe is a place to have fun together, talk with others who understand what you’re going through, and try something new!
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Sublimate your own magnets
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
The Workshop
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School
Program Type:
Maker
Details:
Create designs to use on magnets, use the sublimation printer to print the designs, and use the heat press to transfer them onto magnets.
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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This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
The Middle
Age Group:
Middle School
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Details:
No assigned reading. No stress. Just books you enjoy and people who love talking about them. Bring any book you’re currently enjoying and share it with other readers while snacking. 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.
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
Middle School,
High School
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Let's Play Dungeons and Dragons
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Shakespeare Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Class,
Social
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Drop in to create a masterpiece together as a family. For adults and kids of all ages.
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 "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
May
12
2026
Tue
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
2nd Floor of the Library
Age Group:
High School,
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Tech Help Drop-In
Stop by 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 "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
May
14
2026
Thu
Thursday Evening Book Club
Location:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room:
Shakespeare Room
Age Group:
College and Young Adult,
Adult,
Adult 50+
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Details:
Thursday Evening Book Club
Copies of book discussion titles are available at the Adult Desk, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the Adult Desk at 630-790-6630 or emailing reference@gepl.org.
The Devil in the White City By Erik Larson
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