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Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 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. Sophie reads The North Wind and the Sun by Philip Stead Payton reads The Story of… Read More

Veterans Day recognizes and honors all veterans from every generation who have served in the Armed Forces. The theme for Veterans Day 2023 is “Service.” Veterans are proud of their military service in defending our Nation. Honor reflects the military value and tradition of answering the call to duty. There is distinct honor in serving… Read More

Long before I worked at a library or was a librarian, I was creating programs. My background is in theater, and creating shows that travel is something very common for theater folks! Throughout Chicagoland, there are many open mics and performance spaces, but they often have a specific focus like music, poetry, comedy, dance, or… Read More

Glen Ellyn Public Library recognizes that the community is being deeply impacted by the Israel-Hamas War. Learn more about the history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Access materials in the Let's Talk: War playpack to help facilitate conversations with children. Recommendations for Talking to Children About War, Violence, and the Refugee Crisis… Read More

Why and when did you choose to become a librarian? I learned about makerspaces when I was living in Cincinnati, Ohio. I saw an article about what was offered in the downtown branch and couldn’t believe what I was reading. Before I knew it, I was walking into the makerspace asking one of the specialists… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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