Author: Rachael Flewelling

The library would like to thank community partner Go Green Glen Ellyn for its recent donation of an induction cooktop to the Library of Things! Go Green Glen Ellyn Co-Founder and President Jacqueline Casazza and Director of Operations Angela Powell stopped by the library with the gift and presented it to Executive Director Dawn Bussey.… Read More about Thank you, Go Green Glen Ellyn, for the newest addition to the Library of Things!

Each year, committees of Illinois teachers and librarians select the nominees for the following year’s Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill Award lists. Preparation for the meetings begins months in advance, with committee members responsible for reading 50 titles that will be winnowed down to the final lists of 20 nominees. Illinois students vote on their favorites… Read More about New Award Books have arrived in the Youth department!

If you commute on the Union Pacific - West line, you may have seen library ads on the train! The public libraries located on the Union Pacific West line have collaborated to produce a series of ads on Metra train cars on the Union Pacific West line to encourage riders to make their next stop… Read More about Have you seen the library ads on Metra UP-W line?

Snapshot is an annual summary of interesting library facts and figures. 2025 Snapshot is available now! Read More about 2025 Snapshot

Plant a Seed, Read June 1 - July 31 Plant a Seed, Read is rooted in the concept of farm to table. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. Read, be read to,… Read More about 2026 Summer Reading

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. Karen reads Be Quiet! by Ryan T Higgins. Marii reads chapter two of A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – March 2026

Readers of the spring issue of The Guide may have noticed the Glen Ellyn Community montage on its cover. Page 2 of The Guide mentions that "A 16"×20" limited-run archival print is available for sale, with 20% of the print price going to one of five Glen Ellyn community organization options of your choice." We… Read More about Glen Ellyn Community Montage

In October 2025, the library learned that we had received a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York! Carnegie encouraged libraries to use the gift to "celebrate the 250th anniversary, further their mission, and benefit their community." The library will use the $10,000 we received in four areas that align with our Strategic Plan.… Read More about Library Plans for Carnegie Gift!

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. Katy reads M is for Mango by Atinuke. Alexandra reads ¡1, 2, 3 Cumbia!: English-Spanish Manners Book by Delia Ruiz.… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – February 2026

In The Studio, adults and high school students can record voice-overs, podcasts, vocals, webinars, and Zoom presentations or produce music. The room has high-quality stereo speakers and wall panel sound diffusers. Use the Mac provided or bring your own device. The Studio is located on the 2nd floor near The Workshop.… Read More about The Studio has all you need to podcast and promote your business, nonprofit, or civic entity

Rewind and revisit the top checkouts by Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders in 2025! Top Things Circulating library book bags and backpacks Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots American Girl Bitty Baby Doll Top Books The Women by Kristin Hannah James: A Novel by Percival Everett The God of the Woods by Liz Moore The Frozen River: A… Read More about The library’s most checked out of 2025

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. Payton reads Evergreen by Matthew Cordell. Alexandra reads We Laugh Alike: A Story that's Part English, Part Spanish, and a… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – January 2026