Glen Ellyn Public Library https://gepl.org/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:17:04 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 It’s the Little Things: Microhistories https://gepl.org/2026/09/11/its-the-little-things-microhistories/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:38 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=65150 First developed by Italian historians in the 1970s, microhistory is a genre of history that focuses on small units of research, such as an event, community, or individual. Commonly associated with social and cultural history, microhistories encourage asking big questions about what we think of as “the little things in life.” Summaries from Goodreads. The […]

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]]> Win a Seed Starting Gift Basket by Saving Seeds for the Seed Library https://gepl.org/2026/09/09/win-a-seed-starting-gift-basket-by-saving-seeds-for-the-seed-library/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:02:01 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=65101 Library visitors can have a chance to win a Seed Starting Gift Basket by saving seeds for the Seed Library! Bring saved seeds to the Adult Desk from September 1–October 31 and fill out a slip to be entered into the drawing. Please donate only open-pollinated and heirloom seeds. Accepted seeds consist of vegetables, fruits, […]

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]]> Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – September 2026 https://gepl.org/2026/09/01/dial-630-534-9700-to-hear-a-story-rhyme-or-joke-read-aloud-at-any-time-september-2026/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:26:45 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=65115 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 The Big One by Dashka Slater. Meredith reads A Crown for Corina by Laekan Zea Kemp. Alexandra reads […]

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]]> Be a Library Star! Get a library card or refer a friend https://gepl.org/2026/08/28/be-a-library-star-get-a-library-card-or-refer-a-friend/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:10:02 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=65108 Help the library add 250 new library cardholders for Library Card Sign-up Month, September 1–30! New cardholders receive a coupon for 10% off at The Cafe, an entry into that week’s prize drawing for new cardholders, and an entry into a Grand Prize Drawing to be announced on October 5. Current and new Glen Ellyn […]

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]]> Small Actions, Massive Impact: Sustainability in Everyday Life https://gepl.org/2026/08/21/small-actions-massive-impact-sustainability-in-everyday-life/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:47:08 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=65090 When we think of sustainability, our minds often drift to massive wind farms, international climate treaties, or corporate green initiatives. While those large-scale actions are important, they represent only half of the equation. The true foundation of environmental preservation lies in the collective power of our everyday choices. Incorporating sustainability into our daily routines is […]

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]]> Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – August 2026 https://gepl.org/2026/08/11/dial-630-534-9700-to-hear-a-story-rhyme-or-joke-read-aloud-at-any-time-august-2026/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:56:18 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=65054 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 Big Kids by K.L. Going. Meredith reads A Crown for Corina by Laekan Zea Kemp. Alexandra readsGoodnight, Veggies […]

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]]> Youth Recommendations: How Does a Garden Grow? https://gepl.org/2026/07/22/youth-recommendations-how-does-a-garden-grow/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:28:46 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64887 Titles with connections to the 2026 Summer Reading theme: Plant A Seed, Read, with descriptions from the publishers. Growing Green: A First Book of Gardening by Daniela Sosa This easy-to-follow gardening book contains 15 simple (and delicious!) projects for budding young gardeners. All About Plants! (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #2) by Andrea Beaty What […]

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]]> Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – July 2026 https://gepl.org/2026/07/02/dial-630-534-9700-to-hear-a-story-rhyme-or-joke-read-aloud-at-any-time-july-2026/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:14:24 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64912 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 There’s a Walrus in My Bed! by Ciara Flood. Meredith reads A Crown for Corina by Laekan Zea […]

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]]> Have you seen the NEW library ads on Metra UP-W line? https://gepl.org/2026/06/18/have-you-seen-the-new-library-ads-on-metra-up-w-line/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:51:26 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64874 If you commute on the Union Pacific – West line, the library has a new set of ads! The public libraries located on the Union Pacific West line have collaborated to produce the next 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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]]> With gratitude for our past partners—and excitement for what’s ahead https://gepl.org/2026/06/17/with-gratitude-for-our-past-partners-and-excitement-for-whats-ahead/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:20:42 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64862 As we launch another season of summer reading at Glen Ellyn Public Library, we want to pause for a moment of sincere thanks. Each summer, the library kicks off summer reading with the Ice Cream Social, gratefully funded by the Friends of the Library. This summer, the Friends will also sponsor the library’s Storytime in […]

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]]> Ideas that Nourish Our Minds https://gepl.org/2026/06/08/ideas-that-nourish-our-minds/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:03:17 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64817 In honor of our Summer Reading theme, explore culture, history, science, health, and human connection through the lens of food. Summaries from Goodreads. Culture | Padma’s All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond by Padma Lakshmi In this very personal book—the result of seven years of traveling and tasting, listening […]

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]]> Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – June 2026 https://gepl.org/2026/06/02/dial-630-534-9700-to-hear-a-story-rhyme-or-joke-read-aloud-at-any-time-june-2026/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:50:33 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64794 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. Karen reads Laugh-Out-Loud: The Joke-a-Day Book by Rob Elliott. […]

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