Glen Ellyn Public Library https://gepl.org/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:21:53 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Congratulations, Karen Christiansen – 2025 Library Employee of the Year https://gepl.org/2026/04/06/congratulations-karen-christiansen-2025-library-employee-of-the-year/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:18:56 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64366 On Tuesday, March 10, the library celebrated Karen Christiansen, Library Services Assistant Director and Technology Specialist, who was named 2025 Glen Ellyn Community Awards Library Employee of the Year! Hosted by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, the Glen Ellyn Community Awards recognizes who and what makes Glen Ellyn wonderful. Each year, honorees are determined […]

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]]> Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – April 2026 https://gepl.org/2026/04/02/dial-630-534-9700-to-hear-a-story-rhyme-or-joke-read-aloud-at-any-time-april-2026/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:08:03 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64356 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 How to Staycation Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab Katy reads Can You Do This? by Megan Roy […]

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]]> Beginning Chapter Books https://gepl.org/2026/03/30/beginning-chapter-books/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:25:56 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64345 Ready to move on from the Early Reader section but not quite ready for Percy Jackson? We’ve got you covered! Check out the Beginning Chapter Books, perfect for readers who are taking that next step. These books feature shorter chapters, fewer pages, plenty of white space, and often include illustrations to support growing readers. You’ll […]

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]]> Get Motivated by the Library of Things! https://gepl.org/2026/03/26/get-motivated-by-the-library-of-things/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:35:42 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64310 If you have been wondering how much heat you’re losing through the windows in your home during the winter, you’re not alone. Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholder DJ LaChapelle stumbled across the equipment in the Library of Things while browsing the SWAN Libraries + app. Intrigued, he placed a hold for the thermal imaging camera. […]

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]]> Have you seen the library ads on Metra UP-W line? https://gepl.org/2026/03/12/have-you-seen-the-library-ads-on-metra-up-w-line/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:32:53 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64277 If you commute on the Union Pacific – West line, you may have seen library ads on the train! The public libraries located on the Union Pacific West line have collaborated to produce a series of ads on Metra train cars on the Union Pacific West line to encourage riders to make their next stop […]

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]]> 2025 Snapshot https://gepl.org/2026/03/10/2025-snapshot/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:57:57 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64261 Snapshot is an annual summary of interesting library facts and figures. 2025 Snapshot is available now!

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]]> 2026 Summer Reading https://gepl.org/2026/03/05/2026-summer-reading/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:34:02 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64165 Plant a Seed, Read June 1 – July 31 Like a farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology.

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]]> More Than Books: Discover Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Library of Things https://gepl.org/2026/03/02/more-than-books-discover-glen-ellyn-public-librarys-library-of-things/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:33:04 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64152 When most people think of their local library, they picture shelves of books, quiet study tables, and perhaps a row of public computers. All of that still exists at Glen Ellyn Public Library—but it is no longer the full story. Tucked amongst the traditional collection is something many people have yet to discover: a Library […]

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]]> Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – March 2026 https://gepl.org/2026/02/27/dial-630-534-9700-to-hear-a-story-rhyme-or-joke-read-aloud-at-any-time-march-2026/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:51:42 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64135 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. Karen reads Be Quiet! by Ryan T Higgins. Marii reads chapter two of A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. […]

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]]> Adult Recommendations: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb https://gepl.org/2026/02/25/adult-recommendations-in-like-a-lion-out-like-a-lamb/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:30:46 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64123 The proverb “in like a lion, out like a lamb” is often applied to spring weather (specifically the month of March), meaning that the weather is very harsh and biting (like a lion) at the beginning, but gets warmer and more pleasant at the end (like a lamb) as summer arrives. These books have nothing […]

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]]> Glen Ellyn Community Montage https://gepl.org/2026/02/16/glen-ellyn-community-montage/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:04:45 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64055 Readers of the spring issue of The Guide may have noticed the Glen Ellyn Community montage on its cover. Page 2 of The Guide mentions that “A 16″×20″ limited-run archival print is available for sale, with 20% of the print price going to one of five Glen Ellyn community organization options of your choice.” We […]

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]]> Library Plans for Carnegie Gift! https://gepl.org/2026/02/09/library-plans-for-carnegie-grant/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:13:40 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=63937 In October 2025, the library learned that we had received a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York! Carnegie encouraged libraries to use the gift to “celebrate the 250th anniversary, further their mission, and benefit their community.” The library will use the $10,000 we received in four areas that align with our Strategic Plan. […]

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