Update 7/21: Our pre-COVID19 pages of GEPL.org now reflect our current operations.
The Glen Ellyn Public Library is currently working to resume as many of our services as are safely possible. If you have any questions, please contact the library.
Current Hours of Service
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| Library Building and Drive-Up Window | Monday – Thursday | 9 am – 8 pm Friday | 9 am – 6 pm Saturday | 9 am – 5 pm Sunday | 1 – 5 pm |
| The Cafe | The Cafe and Cafe Curbside Service close 30 minutes prior to library closing. Curbside Service | Call 630-790-6772 |
| Virtual Meeting Room | Monday – Thursday | 9 am – 9 pm Friday | 9 am – 6 pm Saturday | 9 am – 2 pm |
| Passport Services | By appointment only. Please call 630-790-6630 for more information, or to schedule an appointment. |
| Book Donations | By appointment only. Please call Building Engineer Dennis McCarthy at 630-790-6765. |
| Conversion Cases, Equipment Express, and Flight Simulator and Google Earth Experiences | By appointment only. Please contact Joe Halter. |
While in the library, persons who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are over the age of two (2) must wear a secured face covering (mask) over their nose and mouth and must keep a six-foot distance from all other persons when practicable.
You can view the current library occupancy online any time.
Drive-Up Window
The drive-up window is open for members who have been notified that their items are ready to be picked up and for returns at the book drop. If you prefer to pick up held items at the drive-up window, please choose the new Glen Ellyn Public Library Drive-up Window option when you place new holds.
Free Wi-Fi Available
Free Wi-Fi is available in the library parking lot daily from 6:30 am – 9 pm.
Virtual Meeting Rooms
GEPL cardholders who need to gather a group that can’t meet in person are invited to use our Virtual Meeting Rooms. Virtual Meeting Rooms are provided through Zoom and allow groups of up to 100 people to see and hear each other on a computer or mobile device.
Virtual Meeting Room users must agree to our Virtual Meeting Rooms policy. Virtual meetings include a GEPL Concierge who will start and sit in on the meeting, provide technical assistance, facilitate screen sharing, monitor for Zoom-bombing, mute and unmute participants, and end the meeting. Please call 630-469-0879 or email reference@gepl.org if you have questions about this new service.
Shakespeare Room
The Shakespeare room is not currently available.
Placing Holds
Borrowing Materials
When an item placed on hold becomes available, we will use the email or phone number on your account to notify you when the requested items are ready to be picked up. Items will be held for seven days, and if they are not picked up, they will be returned to circulation. To ensure that you receive notifications, please verify the email address on your account . You may also place holds by contacting the library.
Returns
During library hours, if there is a line at the drive up window, please use the freestanding book drop in the parking lot for returns. If the freestanding book drop in the parking lot is full or locked, please return your items at the returns book drop at the drive up window or inside the library.
Book Donations
Book donations may be made to the Friends of the Library by appointment only. Please call Building Engineer Dennis McCarthy at 630-790-6765 to make an appointment.
Due Dates
Items checked out after May 19 have a loan period of four weeks, regardless of material type, and may renew up to five times.