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Axis 360 and eReadIllinois users may notice some changes when they access the Axis 360 app or link to eReadIllinois on their device. Both platforms are now available through a service called Boundless. Boundless makes it easy for the whole family to get involved in reading. When you download the app or use the web… Read More about Boundless replaces Axis 360 and eReadIllinois

The Short Story Dispenser is on tour! Its first stop is Forest Glen Elementary, where students can print Humor, Poetry, or Fantasy short stories while in the school library. The dispenser was a gift to the library from the Foundation in 2019 and was upgraded by the Foundation in 2020 to include touchless controls. Glen… Read More about Short Story Dispenser On Tour

2,170 readers participated in 2023 Summer Reading! Katy Schaper, Katie Scherer, Laura Glaza, Joli Murphy, Dawn Bussey Because of you, the Friends and the Foundation donated $2,000 to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry to help provide essential groceries and support to neighbors at risk of hunger. Thank you! The library also collected 468 pounds of… Read More about Thank you, 2023 summer readers!

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-12 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a Glen Ellyn Public Library staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Katy reads Lena's Shoes are Nervous: A First Day-of-School Dilemma by Keith Calabrese Alexandra reads I'm… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – August 2023

2023 Summer Reading: A Summer of Pop Art to benefit Glen Ellyn Food pantry ends Friday, August 4! Log your reading today, and come in to the library to enter the final prize drawings. Final Youth prize drawing is Monday, August 7. Final High school and Adult prize drawing for Warhol tickets is Tuesday, August… Read More about 2023 Summer Reading ends Friday, August 4

Did you know that you can get help locating child care, training, food assistance, housing, medical care, legal advice, and specialized support for all ages and languages at the library? Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Services (GEYFCS) Outreach Program Coordinator Jessica Gul is available on the 2nd floor to provide referrals for housing and… Read More about Tuesday – Friday get help locating free and low-cost services

In October 2021, the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation held a Fall Fun Fest to launch an Outreach Van Campaign to raise $80,000 for a van to serve the community beyond the library building. Shortly after Fall Fun Fest, the library received an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) American Rescue Plan Grant that provided… Read More about Glen Ellyn Public Library – Anywhere

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-12 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a Glen Ellyn Public Library staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Payton reads July from When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems For All Seasons by Julie Fogliano Alexandra… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – July 2023

2023 Summer Reading began Monday, June 5, and today the library met its goal of 1,500 registrants! Now, the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation and Friends of the Library will each donate $1,000 to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry to help provide essential groceries and support to neighbors at risk of hunger! Thank you to all… Read More about 1,500+ Summer Readers help library meet goal of $2,000 for Glen Ellyn Food Pantry!

School Liaison Amy Waters retired on March 31, after nearly 22 years at Glen Ellyn Public Library! Amy’s professional accomplishments included strong relationships with Glen Ellyn’s schools and community organizations summer outreach programs, including Bus to Books and Summer Meals dedicated service to teachers and students in grades k-5 Amy received the Library Employee of… Read More about Thank you for 22 years of service, Amy Waters!

Hand-painted letters by Mexican artist and muralist Juan Chawuk are on display on the 2nd Floor of the library through the end of July! This traveling art installation is sponsored by College of DuPage and the JCS Fund of the DuPage Foundation to initiate public art events and art installations throughout DuPage County. Read More about Glen Ellyn Letters Now at the Library!

Snapshot is an annual summary of interesting library facts and figures. Snapshot 2022 is available now! Read More about 2022 Snapshot