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Rediscover Your Library: Stronger Than Ever
By: GEPL Staff The Glen Ellyn Public Library continues to provide many resources online, by phone, and from the parking lot! But don’t just take our word for it—listen to a few Glen Ellyn community members share what they love most about their library. Remember this Monday, July 6, we reopen for Grab ‘n Go Library Services from
Read MorePlans to Resume Library Operations
By: 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, please contact the library. Current Hours of Service Service Hours Grab ‘n Go Library Services beginning Monday, July 6 Monday – Saturday | 10 am – 2 pm Talk to a
Read MoreResponse Statement
By: GEPL Staff In light of recent events, the Glen Ellyn Public Library stands with the Black community and all people of color. We support and commend those calling for immediate, collective action to end systemic racism in America. As a vibrant center for accurate information, robust learning, and personal discovery, the Glen Ellyn Public Library has a
Read MoreCOVID-19
By: GEPL Staff The library building is currently closed. News from the Village of Glen Ellyn will be made available on this community alert page. Please check our Plans to Resume Library Operations for up-to-date information about library hours and services. Our digital library has free ebooks, e-audiobooks, movies, TV, and music services that you can use 24/7 with
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Paint Your Story: Summer Reading Challenge
Monday, June 1, 2020 12:00 am to 12:00 am
Virtual Program
The Glen Ellyn Public Library's 10-week Summer Reading Program. Please email summer_reading@gepl.org with any questions. -
Business Roundtable: Dealing with Reopening and the Economic Downturn
Monday, July 6, 2020 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Virtual Program
In collaboration with Innovation DuPage, business owners discuss and learn from their respective challenges. The topic for the July meeting will be Dealing with Reopening and the Economic Downturn. Please... -
Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Virtual Program
Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Members read together, hang out, make friends, enjoy a snack, and have fun. To sign... -
Drones after Dark
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Virtual Program
A drone is a remote-controlled pilotless aircraft or missile. Do drones interest you? Learn the basic components of a drone and how they work, why drones great tools, how drones... -
Planning Your Education to Prepare for Your Career
Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Virtual Program
How do you choose a profession that fits your interests? What types of experiences and education do you need to launch your career? Career Vision of Glen Ellyn will explain how to use... -
Thursday Evening Book Club
Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual Program
Join us for a virtual discussion of The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Please register for the program to receive the Zoom meeting ID and password. Email Brenna Murphy at... -
Ralph's World
Friday, July 10, 2020 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Virtual Program
Find the video on GEPL's Facebook and YouTube pages. -
Flowering Trees Watercolor Painting Workshop
Monday, July 13, 2020 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Virtual Program
Learn to paint these beautiful flowering trees with art teacher Christine Thornton. Christine will teach you some fun, easy watercolor painting techniques. You will use your own painting supplies at... -
Microsoft Excel 201
Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Virtual Program
Zoom Meeting ID: 636-207-473 Attend the webinar. Take your spreadsheet skills to the next level. Learn how to filter, link and format data, and create charts in Excel. -
BYOB Book Chat
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual Program
Grab a drink of your choice and join us for a book chat featuring staff from the Glen Ellyn Public Library and The Bookstore. We'll tell you about some of...