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Gratitude: 2020 Style

November 24, 2020 By: Melissa Hilt, Community Engagement Librarian

The holidays are quickly approaching, and this year is probably going to look a lot different for most of us. Your family might be...

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Plans to Resume Library Operations

November 24, 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: Winter Picks 2020-21

November 27, 2020 By: Brenna Murphy, Readers' Advisory Librarian

These winter reads will take you back in time, immerse you in mystery, and pull you into adventure! Place a hold today. Leave the...

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According to the U.S. Department of Education, mas

According to the U.S. Department of Education, mastering writing at an early age is associated with higher outcomes on standardized testing and performance in school. Writing letters to Santa is a creative way to encourage children's imagination and cognitive growth! Look for the “Letters to Santa” mailbox at the corner of Main and Crescent. 📬🎅 @glenellynchamber #happyholidays #letterstosanta

As you shop online this holiday season, be sure to

As you shop online this holiday season, be sure to update your AmazonSmile settings to benefit the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases! Visit smile.amazon.com. 📦 #amazon #amazonsmile #dogood #donate #give #libraryfoundation #supportyourlibrary

The Cafe at the Glen Ellyn Public Library is curre

The Cafe at the Glen Ellyn Public Library is currently closed and will re-open on Monday, December 14. Thank you for your patience and continued support.

Shop local and support your library when you purch

Shop local and support your library when you purchase holiday gifts from the Friends' Used Book Nook! Most adult items are $2.00 and most children's items are $1.00.
The Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds to supplement the library’s annual budget for materials, programs, and literacy initiatives. #friends #friendsofthelibrary #holidaybooks #holidaygifts #shoplocal #supportyourlibrary #usedbooknook

On or before Giving Tuesday, December 1, please co

On or before Giving Tuesday, December 1, please consider donating to Glen Ellyn Library Foundation in support of GEPL’s Compassion Fund! The Compassion Fund provides meal vouchers for The Cafe, distributed by Glen Ellyn Walk-In Ministry to our neighbors in need. This year, the first $1,000 in donations made through December 1 will be matched by generous gifts from Glen Ellyn Bank & Trust and an anonymous donor.
Give by December 1 and you’ll be entered to win a $200 Chamber of Commerce gift certificate so you can also support our local businesses during the holiday shopping season! Donate and learn more at gepl.org/foundation. ❤️
#compassionfund #dogood #donate #give #givingback #givingtuesday #givingtuesday2020 #glenellyn #libraryfoundation

While we can’t gather in person to see the tree

While we can’t gather in person to see the tree lighting ceremony in downtown Glen Ellyn, the tradition will live on with a virtual tree lighting! A YouTube link will be provided by the Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Glen Ellyn, and the Glen Ellyn Public Library. Look for it on our social media channels tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 27, at 6 pm! 🎄🎅 #glenellyn #happyholidays #holidaytradition #treelighting #visitfromsanta

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is closed for Thanks

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is closed for Thanksgiving. No Grab 'n Go, drive-up window, or phone services will be available until Friday, Nov. 27 at 10 am. Please remember to check the Digital Library on gepl.org for 24/7 access to books, movies, music, and more! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍂

Need inspiration for holiday baking? Chef Rob from

Need inspiration for holiday baking? Chef Rob from The Cafe will teach you and your kids how to bake and decorate delicious cake pops together on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 7-7:30 pm! Look for the video on GEPL’s Facebook and YouTube pages. #bakingworkshop #cafe #cakedecorating #cakepops #familyfun #foodstagram #happyholidays #librarycafe #sweettreats

The Cafe at the Glen Ellyn Public Library is offer

The Cafe at the Glen Ellyn Public Library is offering a limited-time Holiday Peppermint Hot Chocolate through December (2020) and January (2021). This holly jolly drink includes Ghirardelli chocolate mix, Ghirardelli chocolate syrup, peppermint extract, and steamed milk, topped with freshly-made whipped cream, Andes creme de menthe chips, and a Maraschino cherry.
(12 oz. $3.05; 16 oz. $3.95)
Call ahead to place your family’s order for curbside pickup or carryout at 630-790-6772. Walk-ins are also welcome during GEPL’s open hours. Happy Holidays! ☕️ #cafe #librarycafe #foodies #holidaybeverage #holidaydrink #hotchocolate #pepperminthotchocolate #sweettreats #tistheseason

Support the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation TONIGHT

Support the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation TONIGHT when you buy dinner at Chipotle between 4-8 pm! Please be sure to show this flyer or mention the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation. If you’re ordering online for pick up, use code AVW8VKK to make your purchase count! Donations to the Foundation are deposited in the endowment fund and interest earned is used to help fund special library projects. Learn more at gepl.org/foundation. 🌯
#dogood #donation #glenellyn #libraryfoundation #chipotlefundraiser #chipotlemexicangrill

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