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Adult News

More Than Books: Discover Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Library of Things

By: Dawn Bussey, Executive Director

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

Adult Recommendations: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

By: Elaine Waite, Readers’ Advisory and Collection Development Librarian, with summaries from Goodreads

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

Glen Ellyn Community Montage

By: GEPL Staff

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

Library Plans for Carnegie Grant!

By: GEPL Staff

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 Grant!

Now browse the Library of Things and check items out in the lobby

By: GEPL Staff

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

Pave the Way This Holiday Season!

By: GEPL Staf

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!

Go Ahead, Be Nosy: Epistolary Novels

By: Elaine Waite, Readers’ Advisory and Collection Development Librarian, with summaries from Goodreads

Stories told through a series of written documents, such as letters, diary entries, emails, text messages, and newspaper clippings. You don't even have to snoop! A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki In Tokyo, sixteen-year-old Nao has decided there's only one escape from her aching loneliness and her classmates' bullying, but before she… Read More about Go Ahead, Be Nosy: Epistolary Novels

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