Join Summer Reading and Earn Rewards! June 2 - August 16
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Did You Know...?
We have a new scanner on the second floor that can send a document to your email and can save a document to a USB drive. There is no cost for sending a document with the scanner. You can also make a regular photocopy with the scanner by sending a print job to the printer and releasing the job with your library card. Photocopy prints are 10 cents each for black and white and 50 cents for color copies. Come try out the new machine!
Did You Know Archive.
Safety Village Library Replica
A replica of the Library was recently built to be part of the Glen Ellyn Safety Village currently under development near Holes and Knolls. Thank you to the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library for making the Safety Village Library Building possible! The replica was finished in time to be in the 4th of July parade. View photos of the parade on Flickr. View some drawings of the Safety Village plans.
Book Buddies
Thursdays through August 12. Youth ages 4 - Grade 5 will be paired with a Middle School or High School "Book Buddy". Contact the Youth Services Department at 630-790-6620 for more information.
Drop-in Game Days
Fridays through August 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m. For all ages in the Youth Program Room. Play a variety of Nintendo Wii games, Guitar Hero, board games, chess or puzzles!
Drop-In Recycled Crafts
Tuesdays through August 10, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Drop-in to the Youth Services Program Room to make crafts which will include altered books, sock puppets, and other crafts using recycled items. Younger children will need to have an adult with them.
Downtown Glen Ellyn Scavenger Hunt
June 14-July 31. Searching the Story. Pick up a Guide Book at the Library or The Bookstore (475 N. Main Street) and then begin your Scavenger Hunt by searching for items representing a variety of children's books at participating downtown Glen Ellyn businesses. All correctly completed Guide Books will be entered into a raffle to win a Grand Prize of a $100 shopping spree in downtown Glen Ellyn or a variety of other prizes. Sponsored by The Glen Ellyn Public Library, Downtown Glen Ellyn Alliance and Glen Ellyn Style. Visit the Glen Ellyn Style website.
List of book titles, stores A through G.
List of book titles, stores H through V.
Children's Theatre Summer Camp
Monday - Friday, August 2- 6 , 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. AND Saturday, August 7, Rehearsal from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with a 1:00 p.m. Performance. Children’s Theatre Summer Camp for students entering grades 4 – 6. Join us for a week of theatre games and activities. Improve your on-stage skills, and prepare to dazzle your family and friends in our grand finale performance. Skit and musical number ideas are welcome. Bring your lunch, and munch with the creative bunch. Must be able to attend all days. Register to attend.
Children's Theater Performance
Saturday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. Treat yourself to Chocolate Charmers. This magnificent production is presented by the Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Children’s Theatre Troupe. Our highly talented fourth, fifth, and sixth graders are some of Glen Ellyn’s finest actors. This premiere summer event includes adaptations of Helen Lester’s Tacky the Penguin and Susan Blackaby’s version of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Princess and the Pea, from Plays Magazine Seňor Coyote and Mamá Rabbit, from pbskids.org/zoom The Red Bench, and some additional entertaining surprises. Join us for an afternoon of fun and laughter. Register to attend beginning July 24.
Middle School Book Talk
Wednesday, August 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Come share your favorite books with other readers. Videotape your reviews and see yourself on our website! Pizza will be served. No registration required.
High School Summer Reading Review
Thursday, August 19, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Teen Scene. Come discuss Summer Reading books. Find our what other students read over the summer and share ideas for class assignments. Pizza will be served.
Sleight Edge: Gaining an Advantage for Life, What They Don't Teach You at School
Thursday, August 19, 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Teen Scene. This free workshop for Middle School students will cover personal development and making decisions to give you an advantage in life. Pizza will be served. Register to attend.
New Hot Picks Collection
Did you just hear about a popular book? Do you wish the item you have on reserve would come faster? You may find these items in our new Hot Picks collection on the second floor of the library. Additional copies of popular books and dvds are available for Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders. Glen Ellyn residents may check out 2 items at a time. Sorry, no renewals, and no reserves may be placed on these items. Stop on the second floor to browse our new collection.
Library Building Repairs and Maintenance
The library held public meetings in October 2009 to address funding for library building repairs and maintenance. The work to make the repairs is proceeding in 2010. Get information about what repairs are needed.
Follow the work as it progresses: