Glen Ellyn Public Library

Glen Ellyn Public Library

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Youth

Ages 0 - 10 Years

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Ages 11 - 14 Years

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Ages 14 - 18 Years

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Pumpkin Fun

October 27, 2020 By: Alexa Moffat, Youth Associate

Pumpkin season is here! If you prefer not to carve pumpkins, as I do (yuck – those slimy guts get me every time!), here...

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Download the Kindness Club: eCookbook!

October 19, 2020By: Kelli Rolston, Youth Associate

“Food is the common denominator that brings people together.” – James Beard When I think about all the cookbooks I own, the one I...

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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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Can you guess which literary characters inspired t

Can you guess which literary characters inspired these painted pumpkins by Portia, age 8? (Hint: This “larger than life” novel by Roald Dahl was adapted into a movie directed by Steven Spielberg in 2016.)

A slice of this fresh frittata could be yours! Jus

A slice of this fresh frittata could be yours! Just out of the oven - and baked with orange bell peppers, caramelized red onions, Roma tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and thyme - it's sure to brighten up a dreary day. Call ahead to order and pay ahead at 630-790-6772 or stop in to the library. We're open! #brunch #cafe #coffeeshop #frittata #foodies #igfood #iglibraries

Get your #PSL on at The Cafe! That’s right, we’ve got pumpkin spice lattes to make it feel like fall again, despite what the weather might say! Buy a 12 oz for $2.55 or a 16 oz for $3.50 and pair it with a freshly baked treat, such as this week’s Stephanie Izard-inspired special, the Basil Brownie with Lemon Caramel. #bakery #brownie #cafe #coffee #coffeeshop #foodies #foodstagram #igcafes #igfood #iglibraries #librarycafe #midweekmotivation #pumpkinspicelatte

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is proud to partner

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is proud to partner with @case_dupage, specifically the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative, to offer programming for families in our community. Since many scheduled programs have been suspended due to COVID-19, one mom and her son began missing the library so much that they decided to recreate the magnet wall in the library’s play area using objects from around the home. Great job, mom!
#earlyeducation #earlylearning #earlyyears #finemotorskills #handsonlearning #learningathome #learningthroughplay #magnetwall #momsdoitbest #momlife #parentsasteachers #playmatters #playtime

Thank you, Juliana, for sharing your Hello Kitty p

Thank you, Juliana, for sharing your Hello Kitty pumpkin with us! Email a photo of your painted pumpkin to reference@gepl.org and we might share it on social media. Extra credit for book character pumpkins! #artsandcrafts #diy #happyhalloween #hellokitty #libraries #kids #paintedpumpkin

It was quite a treat to see so many new and famili

It was quite a treat to see so many new and familiar faces at Saturday's socially distant Halloween Drive-Thru event! Thanks to those who came in costume, and congratulations to our Youth Associate Jacquei on creating the winning pumpkin - Forky! Happy Halloween from GEPL. #drivethru #familyactivity #familyfun #halloween #happyhalloween #libraries #librariesofig #socialdistancingfriendly #trickortreat

There’s a new StoryWalk surprise in Prairie Path

There’s a new StoryWalk surprise in Prairie Path Park! Let us know what you think of this wordless picture book—how will you tell the story? 📚🍂
#books #earlyliteracy #familyactivity #familyfun #nature #naturewalk #libraries #librariesofig #reading #socialdistancingfriendly #storywalk #wordlesspicturebook

Celebrate celebrity chef Stephanie Izard this week

Celebrate celebrity chef Stephanie Izard this week at The Cafe! Izard is Executive Chef and Owner of four Chicago restaurants. She was awarded the title “Iron Chef” after winning season 1 of Food Network’s “Iron Chef Gauntlet” and was also the first woman to win Bravo’s “Top Chef” (Season 4/2008).
We’re featuring the following Izard-inspired items today through Friday, Oct. 30:
- Pork Shoulder Chili ($5.25/cup)
- Brown Butter Pumpkin Soup ($4.25/cup)
- Frittata, with rotating ingredients throughout the week ($2.50/slice; starting on Tuesday)
- Basil Brownies with Lemon Caramel ($2.00/each)
- Cranberry Pepita Scone ($2.50/each)
- Yogurt Scone, with rotating flavors throughout the week ($2.50/each)
- Apple Cider Muffin ($2.50/each)
- Blueberry-Lavender Graham ($2.50/slice)
Give us a call (630-790-6772) for curbside service or visit in person to carry out! Indulge your senses with a special treat while supporting the Glen Ellyn Public Library. 🍴

Dozens of Glen Ellyn community members and library

Dozens of Glen Ellyn community members and library supporters turned out for Drive-In BINGO on Saturday, Oct. 24! Attendees celebrated Halloween by “tricking out” their vehicles and wearing festive costumes. Congratulations to our three decorating contest winners:
1. Marcinkus Family (pirate ship)
2. Fenny Family (puppy)
3. Simpson Family (haunted signs)
A big thank-you to our BINGO caller and professional wrestling announcer, Sandy Stevens, and event photographer, Paul J. Keenon of Covenant Eyes Photography, for generously donating their time and talent. Visit Paul’s website at pauljkeenon.zenfolio.com.
Monetary donations received at Drive-In BINGO will benefit the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation. Thanks to those of you who contributed. Gifts of any size are welcome year-round! Please consider giving what you can at gepl.org/foundation.

It was a TREAT to see so many new and familiar fac

It was a TREAT to see so many new and familiar faces at our Halloween Drive-Thru! And thanks to all who supported the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation at Drive-In BINGO this morning, too. Lots of photos from both events will be coming soon! 🎃 #diy #drivethru #halloweendrivethru #halloween #libraries #librarylife #librarylove #spookyseason #trickortreat

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