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The library building, including the drive-up window, The Cafe, and The Workshop, will be closed all day Monday, May 25 to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday.

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

Tuesday, May 26, 2026  |  9 am – 9 pm

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

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Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – June 2025

By: GEPL Staff

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 Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun! by Valerie Bolling. Alexandra reads Me Gusta by Angela Dominguez. Payton reads… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – June 2025

Thank you, Friends of the Library!

By: GEPL Staff

A huge thank you to the Friends of the Library for your generous donation of $70,000 to Glen Ellyn Public Library last night at the May Board meeting! Executive Director Dawn Bussey, Library Board President Karen Volk, Friends of the Library President Katie Scherer, and Library Board Member Andrew Savikas Friends of the Library (FoL)… Read More about Thank you, Friends of the Library!

Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – May 2025

By: GEPL Staff

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 Your Mama by NoNieqa Ramos. Alexandra reads Loteria: First Words = Primeras Palabras: A Bilingual Picture Book by… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – May 2025

Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – April 2025

By: GEPL Staff

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. Payton reads Mr. Lepron's Mystery Soup by Giovanna Zoboli. Meredith reads chapter one of A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – April 2025

SWAN Libraries + app updates

By: GEPL Staff

The SWAN Libraries + app has been updated, and users need to update the app in order for it to work properly. To update the app manually, please follow the instructions below. iOS users Go to the App Store app  on your iPhone. Tap or your picture or initials at the top right. Scroll down,… Read More about SWAN Libraries + app updates

MakerFest is this weekend!

By: GEPL Staff

Work with experienced makers to solder an electronic circuit or create items like a micro mosaic, a self-published booklet, origami, or a greeting card made out of recycled materials. See equipment like the laser cutter, Cricut, and sublimation printer, and use a heat press to decorate a tote bag in The Workshop! There will be… Read More about MakerFest is this weekend!

Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – March 2025

By: GEPL Staff

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. Kate reads All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell. Alexandra reads Soñadores by Yuyi Morales. Ellie reads Saving… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – March 2025

The Workshop: Facilitating Creativity and Digital Literacy

By: Dawn Bussey, Executive Director

Digital literacy—the ability to effectively use digital tools, technologies, and platforms—has become a cornerstone of employability in today’s workforce. As industries increasingly adopt digital technologies, proficiency in these skills is no longer optional but essential. The Workshop is a place to create, discover, and learn. When people identify something they want to create, the project… Read More about The Workshop: Facilitating Creativity and Digital Literacy

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