In conjunction with the Paint Your Story: Summer Reading Challenge for Youth, each week there is an optional Weekly Art Challenge. These challenges use supplies you may have at home and include DIY instructions. Participants can complete the challenge and log the activity in the Beanstack Tracker app or on gepl.beanstack.org to be entered into a drawing!… Read More
¡Disfruta con nosotros mientras participamos con libros divertidos, poemas, canciones, y toques de mano en inglés y español! ¡Cada mes tendrá un tema diferente! Todas las edades son bienvenidas. Enjoy fun books, poems, songs, and fingerplays in both English and Spanish! For kids of all ages and their grownups.… Read More
Learn how to decorate a safety pin with Miss Cathy. Read More
In conjunction with the Paint Your Story: Summer Reading Challenge, Youth can complete Weekly Art Challenges that use supplies you may have at home and include DIY instructions. Log your activities in the Beanstack Tracker app or on gepl.beanstack.org to be entered in a drawing! Help us showcase the ways you Paint Your Story by submitting… Read More
Spread positivity! Use materials you have at home to create and address a postcard to cheer up friends and family anywhere! Supplies needed: paper, card stock or recycled cardboard, crayons or markers, glue, scissors, stamp. Click here to watch a video of author Diane Alber reading her book "A Little Spot of Kindness" and to… Read More
Personalize your own white ceramic mug using our instructions and Sharpie markers. You will need to bake the mug in an oven, so parental supervision is required. Read More
Wiggleworms is a music class that inspires new learning and sets the foundation for a lifelong love of music. If you missed yesterday's virtual session led by teaching artist Nick Davio from The Old Town School of Folk Music, watch it here! Read More
GEPL librarians hosted a third online book chat to share and discuss their recent reads. If you missed it, watch this video for some great recommendations. Read More
Get inspired to go outside and explore. Read More
College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors is a local company that provides ACT, SAT, and AP test prep, in addition to many other services. Learn how high school students can continue preparing for college entrance in these uncertain times. Read More
GRAMMY-nominated artist and Glen Ellyn native Ralph Covert brings his critically-acclaimed, nationally-famous, and family-friendly rock ‘n roll show, Ralph’s World, back to his hometown! Sing along with Ralph’s clever lyrics and catchy tunes from many of his popular albums! Read More
Wear the outfit that you love the most and join us for a spectacular LGBTQ+ Pride storytime and rainbow craft. Read More
