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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!

Everyone is welcome at the library, and now visitors can see a heartfelt greeting in 15 languages at the front entry! The languages were chosen based on languages commonly spoken by families in the Glen Ellyn school districts. The welcome wall is gratefully funded by the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation. Thank you for helping the… Read More about Thank you, Glen Ellyn Library Foundation!

Libraries want to make sure that no one misses out on the benefits of having a library card! Register for a library card now to borrow items, book maker equipment, place holds, and register for maker programs. During September, register for a library card and receive a coffee mug, string bag, or carabiner wallet and… Read More about Sign up for a Library Card in September!

Looking for an environment conducive to recording podcasts, vocals, voice-overs, webinars, or Zoom presentations or producing music? Thanks to the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation and Glen Ellyn Rotary, The Studio (formerly known as the Media Lab) at the library is the perfect place to record high-quality audio! Recent updates include New tables and chairs Furniture… Read More about Record podcasts, vocals, voice-overs, webinars, and Zoom presentations or produce music in The Studio!

The library’s goal of 2,000 registrants for Summer Reading was met; the final number of sign-ups was 2,452! As a result, the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation and Friends of the Glen Ellyn Public Library have each donated $1,000 to Western DuPage Special Recreation Association to support social and recreational programs for individuals of all ages… Read More about 2,000+ Summer Readers help library meet goal of $2,000 for WDSRA!

What drew you to work in libraries? Ironically, working in libraries was going to be my “temporary job” until I decided what I wanted to be when I grew up. My first job out of college was with the Clermont County Public Library (CCPL) in Ohio and this “temporary job “turned into a 37-year adventure.… Read More about Welcome Leslie Jacobs! Adult Department Director

Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues like The Morton Arboretum! Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date… Read More about Free Admission to The Morton Arboretum through Explore More Illinois

Does the competition of family game night sometimes lead to fighting at your house? It can be hard to get through a marathon Monopoly game only to be disappointed when you lose! Younger players who are still struggling to figure out the rules may prefer games where the players work together toward a common goal.… Read More about Cooperative Board Games

2025 Summer Reading began Sunday, June 1, and the library has met its goal of 2,000 registrants! Now, the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation and Friends of the Library will each donate $1,000 to Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) to support social and recreational programs for individuals of all ages with special needs! If you… Read More about 2,000+ Summer Readers help library meet goal of $2,000 for WDSRA!

2025 Summer Reading: Level Up at Your Library is based around puzzles and games. The titles below embrace competitive spirit. The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change… Read More about Adult Recommendations: Level Up at Your Library