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As a programming librarian, I am always looking for variety in the cultural and community programs the library offers. This summer, the library is excited to take advantage of a unique opportunity provided by our humanities grant* to highlight the library’s commitment to represent the Indigenous voices of our community in our programs and materials.… Read More

Apple Wallet is an application included with iPhones and iPod touch devices that run iOS 9 and later that allows users to digitally store items like credit and loyalty cards. Android users can download Pass2U Wallet from the Google Play Store. REQUEST CARD FOR MOBILE WALLET After you request a card for your mobile wallet, if your name and… Read More

Tuesdays, beginning May 24, Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Service (GEYFCS) will be available to provide Counseling and Crisis Intervention and Support in the GEYFCS Community Support and Counseling Room on the 2nd floor of the library. Appointments will be available from 9 am - Noon by calling 630-469-3040, ext. 3045 or by emailing… Read More

Snapshot is the library's year-end summary, and includes interesting facts and figures for 2021. Available now! Read More

June 1 - August 31 This summer, the library and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County are encouraging participants of all ages to read to save Blanding’s turtles! If 1,000 readers register, the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation and Friends of the Library will each donate $1K to Forest Preserve District of DuPage to support… Read More

The library is partnering with SCARCE to collect used crayons and bread tags for recycling. During the month of April, please drop off your used crayons and bread tags in the Adult or Youth Department. SCARCE’s Super Crayon project diverts broken, unusable crayons from going to the landfill. They recycle crayon pieces into “Super Crayons”… Read More

Dawn Bussey, Christina Keasler, Melissa Hilt, Amy Waters, and Tom Malinowski celebrate 2021 Library Employee of the Year Sophie Kenney. Last night, the library celebrated Sophie Kenney, Youth Department Assistant Director, who was named 2021 Glen Ellyn Community Awards Library Employee of the Year! Hosted by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, the Glen Ellyn… Read More

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