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Young Adult Fiction in Braille
By: GEPL Staff Young adult fiction is available in a new format – Braille! There are 36 new titles in Braille and each title has one to six volumes. Titles include The Golden Compass, The Hunger Games, and Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The Young Adult Braille collection is located on the 2nd floor. You can search the catalog
Read MoreMary and the Witch’s Flower
By: Kevin R I’m a big fan of Studio Ghibli films, and an even bigger fan of Miyazaki’s works. However, I couldn’t seem to find time to watch this movie, even with it coming out in 2017. However, I’m now able to watch it. “Mary And The Witch’s Flower” is a 2017 film released by Studio Ponoc based
Read MoreHigh School Art Contest
By: GEPL Staff Submission Dates March 1-May 31 Winners selected by Wednesday, June 30 Artists between the ages of 14-18 who attend high school or live in Glen Ellyn, share your masterpiece(s) for the chance to win a gift certificate from Blick Art Supplies! Categories Digital/Film Photography or Graphic Art Ceramics and Sculpture Painting or Drawing Assembly, Collage,
Read MoreEveryone Counts! Understanding the Census
By: Joshua O'Shea, Young Adult Librarian The 2020 Census helps us understand our nation and the people who live in it. If young people or new citizens don’t take part in the census, their values and concerns are less likely to be addressed in laws and policies. For me, Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” conveys the sentiment that everyone
Read MorePrograms
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High School Art Contest: Submissions
Monday, March 1, 2021 12:00 am to 12:00 am
Virtual Program
Artists between the ages of 14-18 who attend high school or live in Glen Ellyn, share your masterpiece(s) for the chance to win a gift certificate from Blick Art Supplies!... -
Virtual Volunteering
Monday, March 1, 2021 12:00 am to 12:00 am
Virtual Program
Review books, TV, music, movies, comics, video games, and your favorite businesses, parks, and events around Glen Ellyn and earn a raffle entry for prizes, including three $50 Amazon gift... -
Friends Used Book Sale
Saturday, May 15, 2021 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Basement - Friends Area
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). Limited Admission: 20 people at a time. Attendees may line up in the lobby and can be... -
Paint Like Frida
Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual Program
Christine Thornton of Hello Art Studio will guide you through a creative project and provide tips to help you paint like Frida Kahlo! An activity kit is available for pickup at the... -
Fix-A-Flat and Basic Maintenance Bicycle Clinic
Saturday, June 5, 2021 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Library Parking Lot
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2021 Summer Reading
Monday, June 7, 2021 12:00 am to 12:00 am
Virtual Program
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The Queerios Roundtable
Friday, June 11, 2021 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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Stories & Songs of African People with Shanta Nurullah
Monday, June 14, 2021 12:00 am to 12:00 am
Virtual Program
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Frozen Custard (Safely) Social
Monday, June 14, 2021 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Library Parking Lot
The library will celebrate its 15th Annual Frozen Custard Social by distributing coupons for a free frozen custard treat from Andy's Frozen Custard in the library parking lot while supplies last.... -
GEPL Get Together: Cook with Chef Diana Dávila
Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual Program