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The library is looking for volunteers to share their experiences of prejudice and/or discrimination based on race, religion, sexual preference, class, gender identity, disability, or another aspect of their lives. On Saturday, May 6 from Noon to 4 pm, the library will host A Human Library. Participants will be able to register for hour-long sessions… Read More about A Human Library: Volunteers Needed

How can the library better serve you? Glen Ellyn Public Library is creating a new strategic plan that will help us focus our efforts over the next three years. This short anonymous survey will help the library understand what programs, materials, and services you use - and what we may be missing. Please take 5-10… Read More about Tell us how the library can better serve you!

Happy New Year! Here are some Fun Library Facts from 2022: 483,520 Glen Ellyn Public Library items were checked out or renewed between January and November 2022 158,537 people visited Glen Ellyn Public Library between January and November 2022 The books from the series Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey were the most checked-out… Read More about Best of 2022

In the current issue of L2B, the library's eNewsletter for small businesses, the magazine of the month is Entrepreneur, and the recommended article is "How to Afford Top Talent." There are several ways to read the article, including coming in to the library and reading the print magazine. If you would like to read the… Read More about Magazines in the Digital Library – Browsing and finding articles

In honor of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, Glen Ellyn Public Library has remastered three interviews conducted by the library as part of the 2008 Veterans History Project and will release them weekly beginning Friday, October 28. Week 1: Virginia Molinelli, Pharmacist's Mate Third Class, Navy Nurse Corps Veteran World War II, 1939-1945 - San… Read More about Veterans History Project

Hoopla’s frequently asked questions topics include information about using hoopla on your computer, on your TV, and in your car! Use the category buttons at the top of the webpage to access information. On your computer or mobile device   Android (Where can I find the hoopla mobile app? Where is the download button located… Read More about Where can you use hoopla?

National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated September 15-October 15 each year, recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success (from hispanicheritagemonth.gov/). Hispanic Heritage Month reading recommendations for Youth Hispanic Heritage Month reading recommendations for Adults… Read More about Hispanic Heritage Month

While I hope that we are past the worst of the pandemic, it is still a very stressful time for many. It is rare to pass a day without hearing news about a potential recession, a mass shooting, or the ongoing war in Ukraine. Prices are rising and investment portfolios are shrinking. One of the… Read More about Glen Ellyn Public Library Supports the Mental Health of our Community

Libby users, your Libby Timeline tracks your reading history in Libby by default. On your timeline, you'll see a list of titles you've borrowed, placed on hold, renewed, and returned from all your libraries. Your timeline is specific to the device you're on. If you don't want Libby to keep a Timeline, you can opt… Read More about Libby Timeline information for Libby Users

The Instant Language Assistant (ILA) devices at each of the three public service desks allow staff to speak, spell out loud, or type conversations that are immediately translated into over 120 languages and dialects. Los dispositivos Instant Language Assistant (ILA) en cada uno de los tres mostradores de servicio público permiten al personal hablar, deletrear en voz alta o escribir… Read More about Instant Language Assistants

The library's Compassion Fund makes it possible to offer some unique community services like vouchers distributed by Glen Ellyn Walk-In Ministry for use at The Cafe. Now, the fund also helps support a Community Cupboard. The Community Cupboard at the Glen Ellyn Public Library is a door-less cabinet in the lobby near the Library Services… Read More about Community Cupboard now available in the lobby

The library in my hometown is one of the few buildings that I can remember clearly – it was a stand-alone building next to the fish 'n' chip shop where we would often get dinner on Friday nights. As a child, I remember it being large, dark, and a little foreboding. I think this was… Read More about Rites of Passage