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The Glen Ellyn Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association (ALA)! ALA is providing $2 million for humanities funding to libraries nationwide, part of a grantmaking program to deliver relief to libraries recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. “Strong public libraries are at the heart of healthy communities,” said NEH… Read More

Celebrate the contributions Black Americans have made to U.S. History and Culture with Glen Ellyn Public Library Adult and Young Adult book displays on the 2nd floor of the library featuring poetry, biographies, and amazing facts. And don't miss author Julie Lythcott-Haims at the Glenbard Parent Series virtual program Real American: A Memoir – Dignity… Read More

Welcome to the Glen Ellyn Public Library. How can I help? ¿Cómo puedo ayudar? میں کس طرح مدد کر سکتا ہوں؟ كيف يمكنني أن أقدم المساعدة؟ kayf yumkinuni 'ana 'uqdim almusaeadati? When you visit the library, you may hear staff ask this question. If English is a new language for you, the library has a… Read More

My name is Tyler Hicks and I’m one of the newest librarians at the Glen Ellyn Public Library. I also served in the Marine Corps for five years from 2014 to 2019. My fellow Marines always gave me confused looks when I told them I wanted to be a librarian after I finished my contract… Read More

Glen Ellyn Public Library has received an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) American Rescue Plan Grant to purchase a Wi-Fi-enabled outreach vehicle. "As pillars of our communities, libraries and museums bring people together by providing important programs, services, and collections. These institutions are trusted spaces where people can learn, explore and grow,” said… Read More

The online catalog has a new look! The new interface groups search results, provides book lists, and allows library staff to provide more services for cardholders’ accounts. Read More

September 15 - October 15, 2021 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. The library will recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have influenced and enriched our nation with Hispanic Heritage Storytime for ages 4+ Poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca Hispanic Heritage Month book recommendations in English and in Spanish… Read More

Marley Dias, author, executive producer, and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, is joining the American Library Association and libraries nationwide in promoting the power of a library card this September. Learn about Library Card Sign-up Month. If you don't already have one, sign up for a library card!… Read More

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the Ad Council have some short videos regarding COVID-19 that we are sharing below. If you find inspiration in these stories, the library would like to capture and share your personal COVID-19 Story of Impact with the community. We welcome stories of hope, love, fear, inspiration,… Read More

When the program ended on Friday, August 6, the 1,248 readers who participated in 2021 Summer Reading exceeded our combined reading goal of 40,000 points with a total of 41,328 points! Thank you to all of the readers who made it possible for us to donate $2,000 to World Relief. Thank you also to the… Read More

When the program ended on Friday, August 6, the 1,248 readers who participated in 2021 Summer Reading exceeded our combined reading goal of 40,000 points with a total of 41,328 points! Thank you to all of the readers who made it possible for us to donate $2,000 to World Relief. Thank you also to the… Read More

Congratulations to the following high school students whose names were selected in the 2021 High School Art Contest! The students won gift certificates from Blick Art Supplies. Digital or Film Photography or Graphic Art Jacque Benson and Dean Carroll Ceramic or Sculpture Dean Carroll and Lilly Carroll Painting or Drawing Matthew Sioson and Nabiha Suleman… Read More