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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month/Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana

September 22, 2020 By: Heather McCammond-Watts, Youth Department Director

Want to raise your kids to be kind and respectful global citizens? Start this school year off by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs...

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Plans to Resume Library Operations

September 21, 2020By: GEPL Staff

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is currently working to resume as many of our services as are safely possible. If you have any questions,...

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The Librarian Recommends: Fall Picks 2020

September 4, 2020 By: Brenna Murphy, Readers' Advisory Librarian

Here are some recent and captivating reads you’ll definitely want to pick up before the end of the year! Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia...

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“This gothic suspense novel set in Mexico is one

“This gothic suspense novel set in Mexico is one of the spookiest genre-bending reads of the year. When Noemi receives a troubling letter from her cousin Catalina, she travels to her isolated country estate to check on her. Ever since Catalina’s marriage to an enigmatic Englishman, she has not been the same. ‘Mexican Gothic’ is a combination of horror and suspense, with eerie characters and a creepy setting. Everyone is keeping secrets and nothing is as it seems—this book is a wild ride that is not for the faint of heart!” – Brenna Murphy, Readers’ Advisory Librarian (If you liked: ‘Rebecca’ by Daphne Du Maurier or ‘The Thirteenth Tale’ by Diane Setterfield)
#bookstagram #bookswerecommend #fallpicks #featuredbook #libraries #librariesofig #mexicangothic #silviamorenogarcia #stafffavorites #staffpicks #readersadvisory #readingcommunity #readersofig

The Glen Ellyn Public Library has a variety of boo

The Glen Ellyn Public Library has a variety of books, movies, and music that honor the legacy of Chadwick Boseman (1976-2020). The late actor played strong characters, among them Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and T’Challa, the Black Panther from the Marvel Universe. Boseman was known for his determination, particularly when portraying such powerful icons in history as Robinson and Brown. If you’re ready to read, watch, or listen to some inspirational stories, look no further than your local library. Here are a few of Tom’s top picks! #chadwickboseman #ripchadwickboseman #jackierobinson #jamesbrown #blackpanther #libraries #librariesofig #recommendedbooks #recommendedmovies

Happy Batman Day! This celebration of the World’

Happy Batman Day! This celebration of the World’s Greatest Detective first took place in 2014, on the 75th anniversary of Batman’s first appearance. Since then, Batman Day has been on the third Saturday in September each year.
We have lots of books and movies about The Dark Knight, geared toward all ages. Batman’s prized sleuthing skills, wide variety of knowledge, and logical mind make him one of our favorite superheroes at the library! Also, we just love seeing him thwarting the bad guys like Joker, Riddler, and Poison Ivy. Most importantly, Batman believes that a hero can be anyone! 🦇💛 #batmanday #dccomics #libraries #librariesofig

Today's #bookstagram guest-stars a Banana Blondie

Today's #bookstagram guest-stars a Banana Blondie from The Cafe! (Don't forget that on Fridays and Saturdays, select bakery items are BOGO!)
"In this eloquent novel, 'Transcendent Kingdom,' a family of Ghanaian immigrants struggle with addiction, mental illness, and spirituality. Gifty is a neuroscience Ph.D. student who is trying to understand the heartbreak in her own family through her research. Raised in the evangelical church, she begins to question her faith after losing her brother to opioid addiction. For fans of stunning prose, immigrant narratives, and heartbreaking storytelling." - Brenna Murphy, Readers' Advisory Librarian
#bookswerecommend #bananablondie #bakery #cafe #librarycafe #igbooks #igreads #igreaders #newbooks #stafffavorites #staffpicks #transcendentkingdom #yaagyasi

Next week, Sept. 21-27, is Glen Ellyn Restaurant W

Next week, Sept. 21-27, is Glen Ellyn Restaurant Week and Lobster-A-Thon at The Cafe at the Glen Ellyn Public Library! All items are made from scratch in The Cafe's kitchen and all revenue supports GEPL.
Here's what's planned:
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: Lobster Quiche ($4.50/slice)
MONDAY: Lobster Bisque, made with stock, heavy cream, real butter, fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, and sweet Maine lobster meat, served with oyster crackers or warm bread ($5.50/cup; $11.50/quart)
WEDNESDAY: Lobster Roll, served on toasted brioche bread, garnished with arugula and served with an Asian coleslaw ($7.25)
FRIDAY: Lobster Chowder, made with chunks of fresh Maine lobster, whole milk, real butter, potatoes, onion, red bell peppers, corn, cumin, coriander and cayenne, garnished with paprika and parsley ($6.25/cup; $12.95 quart)
See you soon!

"We are Water Protectors," written by Carole Linds

"We are Water Protectors," written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade, is a beautiful new picture book (just released in June 2020!) inspired by many Indigenous peoples across North America and their movements to protect the earth. This bold and lyrical story issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the earth's water from harm and corruption. Themes for a preschool classroom or at-home learning: water, earth care, Indigenous peoples. Place a hold today at gepl.org! 🌊🍃 #bookstagram #indigenousstories #nativeamericanheritage #newbooks #newpicturebooks #picturebooks #preschoolpicks #stafffavorites #staffpicks #wearewaterprotectors #youthlit

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is more than books,

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is more than books, and we’re here to support families throughout e-learning in any way we can! Pick up some e-learning lunches for the kids today and tomorrow at The Cafe! They’re ready-to-eat for only $6.99 each.
Meals include:
- Grilled Cheddar Cheese, Ham and Cheddar Cheese, or Ham and Swiss Cheese Sandwich on choice of bread (including gluten-free)
- Bag of Lay’s Original Potato Chips
- Dill Pickle
- Chocolate Chip Cookie (or gluten-free cookie)
Plus, stop by the Friends’ Used Book Nook and find your next read! Purchases from both The Cafe and Used Book Nook support your library! 🥪📚
#books #cafe #elearning #elearninglunches #elearningspecial #foodies #igfood #iglibraries #librarycafe #usedbooknook

STEAM Club starts next Thursday, Sept. 24 at 4 pm!

STEAM Club starts next Thursday, Sept. 24 at 4 pm! Videos will be available on Facebook (Glen Ellyn Public Library or @GlenEllynPL) and YouTube (GlenEllynLibrary). Kids in grades k-2 can try simple kitchen science experiments using supplies you may already have at home, OR you can pick up one of these STEAM Club kits in the Youth Department! #experiments #kids #kitchenscience #learning #steam #steamclub #virtualprogram

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is more than books,

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is more than books, and we’re here to support families throughout e-learning in any way we can! Pick up some e-learning lunches for the kids today (Wednesday), Thursday, and Friday at The Cafe! They’re ready-to-eat for only $6.99 each.
Meals include:
- Grilled Cheddar Cheese, Ham and Cheddar, or Ham and Swiss Cheese Sandwich on choice of bread (including gluten-free)
- Bag of Lay’s Original Potato Chips
- Dill Pickle
- Chocolate Chip Cookie (or gluten-free cookie)
#cafe #elearninglunch #elearningfood #elearningspecial #grabngolunches #igcafes #igfood #kidslunch #lunchspecial #librarycafe #sandwiches #sweettreats

TRY SOMETHING NEW AND TAG US! There are so many wa

TRY SOMETHING NEW AND TAG US! There are so many ways to make your library card work for you. Have fun with this BINGO game from @americanlibraryassociation and when you get a "BINGO," share it on social media using the hashtag #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! 📚

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