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On Tuesday, March 10, the library celebrated Karen Christiansen, Library Services Assistant Director and Technology Specialist, who was named 2025 Glen Ellyn Community Awards Library Employee of the Year! Hosted by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, the Glen Ellyn Community Awards recognizes who and what makes Glen Ellyn wonderful. Each year, honorees are determined… Read More about Congratulations, Karen Christiansen – 2025 Library Employee of the Year

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. Meredith reads How to Staycation Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab Katy reads Can You Do This? by Megan Roy… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – April 2026

If you have been wondering how much heat you're losing through the windows in your home during the winter, you're not alone. Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholder DJ LaChapelle stumbled across the equipment in the Library of Things while browsing the SWAN Libraries + app. Intrigued, he placed a hold for the thermal imaging camera.… Read More about Get Motivated by the Library of Things!

If you commute on the Union Pacific - West line, you may have seen library ads on the train! The public libraries located on the Union Pacific West line have collaborated to produce a series of ads on Metra train cars on the Union Pacific West line to encourage riders to make their next stop… Read More about Have you seen the library ads on Metra UP-W line?

Snapshot is an annual summary of interesting library facts and figures. 2025 Snapshot is available now! Read More about 2025 Snapshot

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

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. Karen reads Be Quiet! by Ryan T Higgins. Marii reads chapter two of A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – March 2026

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

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 Gift!

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. Katy reads M is for Mango by Atinuke. Alexandra reads ¡1, 2, 3 Cumbia!: English-Spanish Manners Book by Delia Ruiz.… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – February 2026

Rewind and revisit the top checkouts by Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders in 2025! Top Things Circulating library book bags and backpacks Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots American Girl Bitty Baby Doll Top Books The Women by Kristin Hannah James: A Novel by Percival Everett The God of the Woods by Liz Moore The Frozen River: A… Read More about The library’s most checked out of 2025

¡Comparte libros en más de 100 idiomas con LOTE4Kids! Chia sẻ sách bằng hơn 100 ngôn ngữ với LOTE4Kids! Share books in over 100 languages with LOTE4Kids! !کے ساتھ 100 سے زیادہ زبانوں م ی ں کتاب ی ں شی ئ ر کریں LOTE4Kids Research indicates that listening to a language makes learning easier by… Read More about Reinforce your language learning with LOTE4Kids