Author: Rachael Flewelling

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

The library has devices like Wi-Fi hotspots, equipment like sewing machines, games, instruments, and American Girl dolls that you can borrow with your library card. You can browse these items in the library catalog along with other library materials or in the library lobby near the returns. Libraries often refer to items that you may… Read More about Now browse the Library of Things and check items out in the lobby

Short Édition, the provider of the content for the Short Story Dispenser in the library lobby, now offers a QR code so that people who are blind or have low vision can listen to a selection of 70–80 works, with more titles to come. If you read Short Story Dispenser content online, stories that have… Read More about Short Story Dispenser now includes option to listen to stories

Users can now access Glen Ellyn Public Library in The Palace Project app! Palace replaces Boundless for access to eBooks and audiobooks. If you have previously downloaded The Palace Project, you may have to delete the app and reinstall it to see Glen Ellyn Public Library as a library choice.… Read More about Palace app now available to replace Boundless!

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. Marii reads chapters 21-23 of Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Alexandra reads The Mexican Dreidel by Linda Marshall. Meredith… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – December 2025

The Library of Things contains equipment you can use to create, promote, assess, and document aspects of your business. Think speakers, cameras, Wi-Fi hotspots, and slide projectors you can borrow to complete projects. Read More about Using the Library of Things for your business, nonprofit, or civic entity

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

The Workshop is a makerspace – a place to create, discover, and learn. Got an idea for a project, or looking for inspiration? Staff in The Workshop can help you get started! Equipment use is free for Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders and library cardholders who have reciprocal borrowing privileges at Glen Ellyn Public Library,… Read More about Using The Workshop to promote your business, nonprofit, or civic entity

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation invites you to honor someone special, celebrate an occasion, or leave a lasting legacy with a personalized engraved brick. Your brick includes up to three lines of custom text an optional gift acknowledgement placement as part of the library’s landscape For just $250, your… Read More about Pave the Way This Holiday Season!

Baker & Taylor, the organization that provides the Boundless app is closing. In the coming weeks, the eRead Illinois collection will be migrated from Boundless to The Palace Project app. Key Dates Effective Immediately: Users are no longer able to place new holds on the Boundless app. Effective Immediately: Existing holds and checkout history in… Read More about Boundless app discontinued after Monday, November 17

Construction continues in the Youth department, library lobby, and North and South Meeting Rooms. The carpet in the lobby will be replaced this week, but all services should be accessible! The Youth Desk is temporarily relocated near the entrance to Youth. Access to some areas of the department may be limited, and some items will… Read More about 1st Floor Refresh Update

The library, including The Cafe and The Workshop, will close at 2 pm on Friday, October 17. At 6 pm, the newly Haunted Library will host family-friendly frights on the first floor and scary scenes recommended for age 13 and older on the 2nd floor! Please note, on Friday, October 17 The drive-up window will… Read More about Halloween fun at the library on Friday, October 17!