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People as Pollinators
By: Joshua O'Shea, Young Adult Librarian Pollinators flit and fly around from flower to flower. They never “stand” still, or sit, or lay, unlike large mammals. It’s where the expression “busy bee” comes from. Sometimes the bee is perfect. In fact, most of the time, bees are perfect. Honey bees have the highest population in the world and lead the charge
Read MoreMy Great Expectations
By: Saaniyah S., High School Blogger When I finished Great Expectations by Charles Dickens for a summer assignment, the reality of Pip (the main character)’s life had me hooked for days. After all he had been through to create a high-end, ideal life, Pip ended up being exactly what he didn’t want to be at first—a laborer. I was not expecting
Read MoreVisit Your Library for Meraki
By: Joshua O'Shea, Young Adult Librarian Back and forth goes the little white dot, bouncing off paddles to score points. Imagine the paddles being work and play. To keep the balance in our lives, we ricochet between work and play. In this metaphor, we score points not by making another player miss the dot, but by keeping the ball moving. Mentally
Read MoreMindfulness
By: Joshua O'Shea, Young Adult Librarian One of the best things in life just happened to me. I was out walking on the Prairie Path, minding my own business, trying not to get run over by a bicyclist and not feel bad about myself for not being a runner, when I heard one of the sounds I love most in life.
Read MorePrograms
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Homework Café
Thursday, October 17, 2019 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
High School RoomHigh school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.
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Homework Café
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
High School RoomHigh school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.
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Homework Café
Thursday, October 24, 2019 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
High School RoomHigh school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.
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Homework Café
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
High School RoomHigh school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.
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Homework Café
Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
High School RoomHigh school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.
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Homework Café
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
High School RoomHigh school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.
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Spark Joy with Cardboard Sculptures
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
High School RoomMake sculptures out of cardboard and duct tape while getting life hacks for dealing with stress and finding joy in our hectic lives. NAMI DuPage will join us while chatting informally about mindfulness, relaxation, and community while sculpting cardboard and eating stuff from 3/7 Pathway Café.
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Homework Café
Thursday, November 7, 2019 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
High School RoomHigh school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.
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High School Leadership Council
Thursday, November 7, 2019 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
High School RoomAre you interested in giving back to the community? Do you want to invent fun things to do, make schedules, and run events? Do you like to talk with people and work with a team? Do you want to discuss important issues and give feedback about the library?
The Glen Ellyn Public Library High School Leadership Council meets between September and May on the second Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm in the High School Room on the 2nd floor. This is chance for you to lead!
To join us, just fill out and submit a High School Volunteer Application.
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Homework Café
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
High School RoomHigh school students can head to the library after school to enjoy hot chocolate, library laptops, and a quiet(ish) place to study.