Author: Joey McKenna - Page 8 of 8

While I hope that we are past the worst of the pandemic, it is still a very stressful time for many. It is rare to pass a day without hearing news about a potential recession, a mass shooting, or the ongoing war in Ukraine. Prices are rising and investment portfolios are shrinking. One of the… Read More about Glen Ellyn Public Library Supports the Mental Health of our Community

You may have noticed the Read Diverse Books display in the lobby of the library. Some of these titles are children’s and young adult literature that we chose using a search tool called Children’s Books: Portrayals of People with Disabilities. The tool was curated by the IRIS Center* and contains information about the following types of… Read More about Learning About Diversity: Disabilities

The library in my hometown is one of the few buildings that I can remember clearly – it was a stand-alone building next to the fish 'n' chip shop where we would often get dinner on Friday nights. As a child, I remember it being large, dark, and a little foreboding. I think this was… Read More about Rites of Passage

Alexandra Vazquez (left) and Olivia Terek (right) Summer is the busiest season in the Youth Department; school is out and kids flood the department to participate in Summer Reading, attend programs, or find their next item to check out. Having some new smiling faces bring fresh energy is not only a way to better meet the… Read More about Get to Know the Youth Summer Associates

Pride. Popularity. Poetry? Middle school. Ruby and Mia are total opposites. Ruby is a little awkward, not a “joiner,” and loves to write poetry; while Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class president. They used to be friends, but they have nothing in common anymore--or do they? Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson… Read More about Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson

As someone whose middle school nickname was “Turtle”, I’m very excited to partner with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County for 2022 Summer Reading and commit to help save Blanding’s turtles! It may have been an unfortunate hair style choice that earned me the nickname, but I decided they could call me a lot… Read More about Summer Reading Fun— with Turtles!

Sparta forged her into a deadly weapon. Now the gods need her to save the world! Seventeen-year-old Daphne has spent her entire life honing her body and mind into that of a warrior, hoping to be accepted by the unyielding people of ancient Sparta. But an unexpected encounter with the goddess Artemis—who holds Daphne's brother's… Read More about Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews

As a programming librarian, I am always looking for variety in the cultural and community programs the library offers. This summer, the library is excited to take advantage of a unique opportunity provided by our humanities grant* to highlight the library’s commitment to represent the Indigenous voices of our community in our programs and materials.… Read More about Beyond the Land Acknowledgment

This summer may bring solace after a long winter and a short lived spring, especially as pandemic regulations loosen with the onset of sunshine. As much as it's crucial to enjoy the summertime, it also brings an opportunity for reflection and betterment. Building constructive habits early during summer vacation is the best way to foster… Read More about Five Constructive Habits to Build Over the Summer

Dr. Matt O'Connor, staff veterinarian at Shedd Aquarium, inspects a Blanding's turtle's shell and looks for symptoms of shell rot. If affected, pits in the shell may serve as an entry for bacteria into the body cavity, which makes the animal sick. 2022 Summer Reading at the library will benefit the Forest Preserve District of… Read More about Challenges for Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Efforts

Hello there! I’m Beth Kirchenberg, the new Middle School Librarian. I was born in a small town in Northern Michigan, but have lived in the Chicagoland area for the past ten years. Prior to joining the Glen Ellyn Public Library, I was the Middle School and Teen Librarian at River Forest Public Library for seven… Read More about New Middle School Librarian

Readers up to age 14 who register for 2022 Summer Reading may receive a Sprout pencil. Sprout pencils are just like regular pencils, except that when they get too short to write with, you can plant them! Watch this 45-second video to learn how to grow plants (seed variety is on the pencil label) from… Read More about Using your Sprout pencil