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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

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!

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!

Beginning Sunday, April 20, you may notice some changes to the online form used to register for library events. Our vendor is changing the registration process slightly. If events require registration, you will see a Register button near the Event Details. The registration process will be broken down into a few steps that require you… Read More about New Online Program Registration Form

The SWAN Libraries + app has been updated, and users need to update the app in order for it to work properly. To update the app manually, please follow the instructions below. iOS users Go to the App Store app  on your iPhone. Tap or your picture or initials at the top right. Scroll down,… Read More about SWAN Libraries + app updates

It's really frustrating to click on a news article and be met with a paywall. Whether it is a sports update on your favorite team or a local development update, important information is often restricted to paid subscribers. Fortunately, the library has a solution! The library's digital newspaper resources give cardholders access to publications like… Read More about Access News for Free with Your Library Card

Are you gearing up to take a vacation abroad? If you have never traveled outside of the United States, or if it has been a while since your last trip, you may not be aware of changes to the passport application process or requirements. September is Passport Awareness month, when the U.S. Department of State… Read More about September is Passport Awareness Month

Did you know that when you reserve a meeting room, you can see openings by room or by time? If you know when you need a room and don't have a preference for a specific room, choose Reserve by Time on the Meeting Rooms page and enter the date, time, and duration of your meeting… Read More about Room Reservations