GEPL News
3/7 Pathway Café Now Open!
By: GEPL Staff
Stop by for fresh coffee, sandwiches, soups, sweet treats, and more, prepared in-house by proprietors Brian and Danny. They update their menu regularly, so visit often! Hours Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Phone (630) 790-6772 A formal ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on
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Watch Videos On Demand with Infobase
By: GEPL Staff
Are you a history buff, music fan, or educator? Maybe you’re just a curious person, looking to learn something new. Either way, the Glen Ellyn Public Library is excited to offer a great resource for documentaries, independent films, news reels, self-improvement guides, and special television features. Infobase provides it all. Children can visit the Just
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It’s That Time of Year Again
By: GEPL Staff
Wondering how to kick off the holiday season? Come celebrate at the library on Friday, Nov. 23 from 1-4:30 pm before heading to downtown Glen Ellyn for the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 pm. Story-performer Chris Fascione will return to share his juggling act, followed by One Voice Choir, Vivaldi Strings, and Glenbard South
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Get to Thirty Million Words
By: Katy Almendinger, Early Literacy Librarian
Do you find the human brain fascinating? Are you a parent, grandparent, or caregiver? Are you an educator or are you interested in education? Are you a speech therapist? Do you love the power of language? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to read Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s
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New Nature-Themed PlayPacks Available at the Library
By: GEPL Staff
Play is an essential literacy skill and an important part of how children learn. With the library’s new PlayPacks, kids can check out toys to take home, just like they do a book. Libraries across the country are starting to circulate items besides books and audiovisual items. “We’ve seen significant research that says how much
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Celebrate Healthy Aging Week With Fun and Educational Programs
By: GEPL Staff
Healthy Aging Week Runs September 2-8 The Glen Ellyn Public Library promotes health, mobility, and safety for older adults during Healthy Aging Week. Healthy Aging Week does more than offer lecture, screening, and exercise classes. “Libraries and librarians strive to connect people with quality information and resources – whether it’s other people, technology, organizations, or
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The Glen Ellyn Public Library Holds Baby and Toddler Clothing Swap Saturday, August 18
By: Katy Almendinger, Early Literacy Librarian
Babies enter this world in all shapes and sizes. Maybe your child entered this world too big for newborn clothes. Maybe you found a great sale and bought more clothing than your child could wear. Maybe your child is allergic to metal snaps or finds clothing to be itchy. The reality is that babies and
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Glen Ellyn Public Library Members Can Now Access More Than 30,000 Films for Free with Kanopy
By: GEPL Staff
Kanopy, a popular-on-demand film streaming service, is now available for free to Glen Ellyn Public Library members. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly by visiting https://glenellyn.kanopy.com/. Films can be streamed from any computer, TV, mobile device, or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV,
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Underused Services at the Library
By: Katy Almendinger, Early Literacy Librarian, and Caitlyn Reick, Marketing and Graphics Intern
Public spaces can be difficult for many children. Unpredictable noises, crowds of people, smells, sudden transitions, and having to share a space with strangers can be hard. This can be true for even traditionally quiet spaces like the library. Navigating a public space can be even more challenging for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder,
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Glen Ellyn Public Library Partners with SCARCE for Summer Reading
By: GEPL Staff
GEPL Reads for SCARCE Runs Now Through September 2, 2018 For the past five years, the Glen Ellyn Public Library has tied the Summer Reading program to a philanthropic cause – embracing the volunteer spirit of the community – and challenging members to not just read, but to read for a benevolent purpose. And this summer
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