Author: Joey McKenna

When we think of sustainability, our minds often drift to massive wind farms, international climate treaties, or corporate green initiatives. While those large-scale actions are important, they represent only half of the equation. The true foundation of environmental preservation lies in the collective power of our everyday choices. Incorporating sustainability into our daily routines is… Read More about Small Actions, Massive Impact: Sustainability in Everyday Life

As we launch another season of summer reading at Glen Ellyn Public Library, we want to pause for a moment of sincere thanks. Each summer, the library kicks off summer reading with the Ice Cream Social, gratefully funded by the Friends of the Library. This summer, the Friends will also sponsor the library's Storytime in… Read More about With gratitude for our past partners—and excitement for what’s ahead

Visitors looking for a quieter environment at the library may request an enclosed study room or choose seating in the north area of the 2nd floor near the study carrels, which is buffered from sound by the nonfiction collection. Read More about Quieter Areas of the Library

On Monday night, Katie Pielsticker, President of Friends of the Library, presented a check for $84,000 to Board of Trustees President Karen Volk and the library's Executive Director Dawn Bussey. This is the largest donation in Friends of the Library's history and will be used to supplement the library's annual budget for materials, programs, and… Read More about Thank you, Friends of the Library!

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1–10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Meredith reads How to Staycation Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab Katy reads Can You Do This? by Megan Roy… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – May 2026

On Tuesday, March 10, the library celebrated Karen Christiansen, Library Services Assistant Director and Technology Specialist, who was named 2025 Glen Ellyn Community Awards Library Employee of the Year! Hosted by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, the Glen Ellyn Community Awards recognizes who and what makes Glen Ellyn wonderful. Each year, honorees are determined… Read More about Congratulations, Karen Christiansen – 2025 Library Employee of the Year

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1–10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Meredith reads How to Staycation Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab Katy reads Can You Do This? by Megan Roy… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – April 2026

Ready to move on from the Early Reader section but not quite ready for Percy Jackson? We’ve got you covered! Check out the Beginning Chapter Books, perfect for readers who are taking that next step. These books feature shorter chapters, fewer pages, plenty of white space, and often include illustrations to support growing readers. You’ll… Read More about Beginning Chapter Books

If you have been wondering how much heat you're losing through the windows in your home during the winter, you're not alone. Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholder DJ LaChapelle stumbled across the equipment in the Library of Things while browsing the SWAN Libraries + app. Intrigued, he placed a hold for the thermal imaging camera.… Read More about Get Motivated by the Library of Things!

When most people think of their local library, they picture shelves of books, quiet study tables, and perhaps a row of public computers. All of that still exists at Glen Ellyn Public Library—but it is no longer the full story. Tucked amongst the traditional collection is something many people have yet to discover: a Library… Read More about More Than Books: Discover Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Library of Things

The proverb “in like a lion, out like a lamb” is often applied to spring weather (specifically the month of March), meaning that the weather is very harsh and biting (like a lion) at the beginning, but gets warmer and more pleasant at the end (like a lamb) as summer arrives. These books have nothing… Read More about Adult Recommendations: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

¡Comparte libros en más de 100 idiomas con LOTE4Kids! Chia sẻ sách bằng hơn 100 ngôn ngữ với LOTE4Kids! Share books in over 100 languages with LOTE4Kids! !کے ساتھ 100 سے زیادہ زبانوں م ی ں کتاب ی ں شی ئ ر کریں LOTE4Kids Research indicates that listening to a language makes learning easier by… Read More about Reinforce your language learning with LOTE4Kids