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Middle School comes with new responsibilities, and sometimes that can feel like a lot to handle. 100 Books before High School helps you manage middle school stressors by reminding you to take some time for yourself and read books that you enjoy. There are no assigned books and no reports to write—read whatever you want,… Read More

Glen Ellyn Public Library is challenging families to read 1,000 books with their children before kindergarten! Reading aloud to your child is one of the best things you can do to help prepare them for kindergarten. It’s an activity known to develop essential pre-reading skills. Most importantly, reading aloud can raise a lifelong reader! Reading… Read More

Model Prusa MK4 filament 3D printer, 250×210×220 mm with PrusaSlicer slicing software Use Create plastic 3D objects using thin layers of PLA filament First Project Idea Design and print a keychain tag Digital Resources Tinkercad: Modeling Custom Designs for 3D Printing (27m) Learning 3D Printing (1h 17m) Designing a Replacement Part using 3D printing (55m)… Read More

Glen Ellyn Public Library offers 24/7 locker hold pick up at 65 S Park Boulevard, inside the Glen Ellyn Police Department.* A library book drop is located outside at the east end of the Glen Ellyn Police Department parking lot near Panfish Park! To use the lockers at 65 S Park Boulevard, Choose Glen Ellyn… Read More

Bundles are sets of ten book-club friendly titles owned by the Glen Ellyn Public Library and made available exclusively to Glen Ellyn book clubs. View Book Bundle Titles… Read More

If we don’t already have a bundle for your title, we can gather books for your book club. Please fill out the form below and email our Readers' Advisory Librarian with questions. Please allow four to six weeks to receive your books. Read More

With a week’s notice the Adult Department can produce a guide that contains biographical materials, reviews, criticisms, and questions designed to spark a lively discussion. For more information, please contact the Readers’ Advisory Librarian. Read More

Model American Button Machines 1.25” and 2.25” button presses and paper cutters Use Simple, low-tech way to make items like pins, keychains, and magnets. First Project Idea Make a button Digital Resources American Button Machines Video Library American Button Machines Button Supplies Free Button Making Templates BOOK APPOINTMENT… Read More

You can purchase Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Gift Checks at the library! Encourage people to shop locally and support the members of the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce with $10, $20, $25 and $50 checks valid for six months that can be redeemed at many of your favorite shops, restaurants, and businesses. Cash and… Read More

Library staff can select and gather items for use in your classroom. Please allow five to ten school days for smaller quantities of items and up to 30 school days for larger quantities.  … Read More

Model Fellowes Use Perforate and bind stacks of paper into neat, professional-looking booklets. First Project Idea Make a booklet BOOK APPOINTMENT… Read More

Visit the library to access Wi-Fi, use a desktop or laptop computer, print a document or email, print a document attached to an email, pick up a document you submitted to be printed from home, or scan important paperwork. Browse the catalog, research a topic, or search the internet using one of the library's guest… Read More

Model Cricut Maker 3 ~12”x12” with Cricut Design Space software Use Cut through materials like vinyl, felt, and paper with a computerized blade. First Project Idea Create adhesive vinyl pantry labels Digital Resources Cricut YouTube Channel Design Space for Mac The Cricut Ecosystem (14m) Creativebug Cricut Crafts BOOK APPOINTMENT… Read More

Phone 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud any time. Read More

Model Brother Innovis NQ1700E, 6”x10” with DRAWings PRO XII digitizing software. DRAWings PRO XII digitizing software tutorial videos are available in The Workshop. Use Sew words, designs, and applique onto a variety of fabrics, including towels and shirts. First Project Idea Embroider a name on an apron Digital Resources How To Use The Brother NQ1700E… Read More

The Emerging Author Collection offers local authors the opportunity to have their books on shelves and in circulation, receive wider exposure, and reach an audience they might not otherwise influence. Writers are encouraged to take advantage of inkie.org to create and share your ebook. The Pressbooks software enables writers to convert manuscripts into a variety of ebook and print… Read More

Free instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues. Read More

Use Used with designs on transfer paper to apply even heat to transfer the design to material.… Read More

Fly an airplane at the library! The library will take care of all of the setup. Flight Simulator experiences are available on the 2nd floor by appointment by calling Technology Services at 630-423-6664 or emailing flightsim@gepl.org. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday. Read More

Are you unable to visit the library due to a permanent or temporary disability? Do you love to visit the library, but are not able to because you are taking care of a family member? Are you in a circumstance that makes it difficult for you to get to the library as often as you… Read More

From Alaska to Maine, Vancouver to Miami, as well as the Library of Congress, Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders can receive books from libraries throughout the U.S. and Canada thanks to Interlibrary Loan. At any given time, between 400 and 500 books are in circulation through Interlibrary Loan. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) allows cardholders to borrow… Read More

Receive monthly emails about tools that will help you start, improve, or grow your small business or non-profit. Sign Up Now… Read More

Available in The Workshop. Laminate documents up to 11" x 17”. No appointment necessary. Read More

Computers Dell Latitude 5540 MacBook Pro Use Visitors may use laptop computers in The Workshop during its open hours. Software Adobe Creative Cloud, Cricut Design Space, Prusa Slicer, Microsoft Office, Drawings Pro XII embroidery software… Read More

Model Roland TrueVIS SG3-300 inkjet printer/cutter, ~28” with VersaWorks RIP software Use Print and cut items like stickers, banners, and window clings up to about 28” wide. Optional Design Software Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word First Project Idea Print a poster Digital Resources LinkedIn Learning: Illustrator Quick Tips (23m) LinkedIn Learning: Illustrator 2023 Quick Start… Read More

Model Epilog Fusion Edge 24, 60 watt CO2 laser, 24”x24”x10” with Epilog Dashboard software Use Engrave and cut through a variety of materials, including wood, glass, and acrylic. Optional Design Software Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word Allowed Materials Prohibited Materials First Project Idea Personalize a cutting board Digital Resources Epilog Laser Video Gallery LinkedIn… Read More

Co-Op Park's Little Free Library Four Little Free Librarys (LFLs) maintained by Glen Ellyn Public Library are located at the following Glen Ellyn parks: Co-Op | 515 Wilson Avenue Lake Foxcroft | 2S540 Lambert Road Marie Ulhorn Presidents | 265 Cumnor Avenue Surrey | 95 Surrey Drive There is also a Little Free Library maintained by… Read More

In the Media Lab, adults and high school students can create music, podcasts, and videos and edit digital creations in GarageBand, iMovie, or Audacity. The soundproof lab makes an excellent home-away-from-home recording studio, complete with high-quality stereo speakers and wall panel sound diffusers. The Media Lab is located on the 2nd floor. Please call Technology… Read More

Information about study rooms and reservable spaces at the library. RESERVE BY TIME RESERVE BY ROOM Reservation requests must be submitted 48 hours prior to the requested date. Reservations will be confirmed or denied within five days. Groups may request up to 12 reservations for a meeting room per calendar year which may be scheduled… Read More

Use Used with designs printed on sublimation paper to transfer the dye ink to a mug. BOOK APPOINTMENT… Read More

Free admission and/or discounts at participating cultural destinations. Read More

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Members read together, hang out, make friends, enjoy a snack, and have fun. Four to eight members and two volunteer club meeting facilitators meet weekly for one hour to read and discuss a book they choose. Please contact the… Read More

The library's passport services, including passport photos, are available by appointment only using the button below or by calling 630-790-6630. Passport Acceptance Glen Ellyn Public Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility and accepts on behalf of the U.S. Department of State only DS-11 applications for new passports and passport renewals for children under age… Read More

Receive text message reminders about high school events by joining the library's HS Students @GEPL Remind class. Text @787ga4 to 81010 to join. If you're in Canada or if the short code isn't working for you, text @787ga4 to (502) 694-1142 instead. To stop receiving messages, text @LEAVE or @LEAVE @787ga4.… Read More

Library staff can attend events or provide services to suit the needs of your school community. Possible areas of partnership include: Sora, TumbleBooks, TumbleMath, and Brainfuse HelpNow Homework Help Cards for Kids Act Free CPDU Programs for Teachers School Fairs Book Giveaways BPAC Events Summer Outreach Summer Food Service Program… Read More

The library looks forward to working with students at school or at the library for  Book Talks/Read-Alouds Storytimes Community Units Technology Programming IL Book Award Programs Resource Fair Nights High Interest Day Summer Reading Library Tours (at the library) Research Projects… Read More

The Seed Library is a place to donate and share plant seeds. Anyone can donate or take seeds for vegetables, fruits, and flowers from the collection for their own use—like a Little Free Library, but for seeds. The Seed Library is located just inside the Youth Department. Using the Seed Library  Taking Seeds  Seeds are… Read More

October through April Sticker Club is a fun way for kids in grades k-5 to earn stickers when they read! Sign up at the Youth Desk to receive a Sticker Pouch and a Sticker Club Log. Keep track of the days you read and earn a sticker for every seven days logged!… Read More

        StoryWalk®, located in Prairie Path Park between Forest Avenue and Park Boulevard, is an exciting, interactive way for children—and adults—to enjoy reading and the outdoors. Pages from a children’s book are placed on permanent signs along the walkway and changed periodically throughout the year.… Read More

Enclosed study rooms for one to four people are available in the Youth and Adult departments. By requesting a study room, you agree to the Reservable Space Usage Guidelines and the Glen Ellyn Public Library Code of Conduct. For all reservations, the person who reserves the room must check in within 15 minutes of the reservation… Read More

Model Sawgrass SG1000 Sublijet printer, 11”x17” with Sawgrass PrintMate software Use Print photos, graphics, or text using special dye inks and sublimation paper. The prints can then be transferred to a polyester surface, like t-shirts and tote bags, or sublimation blank mugs. Optional Design Software Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word First Project Idea Make… Read More

Each year the library receives a limited supply of tax forms. Please contact the 2nd Floor Information Desk for information. Read More

Phone | 630-790-6772 The Cafe Hours Monday – Thursday | 9 am – 8:30 pm Friday | 9 am – 4:30 pm Saturday | 9 am – 4:30 pm Sunday | 1 – 4:30 pm The Cafe serves an array of hot and cold coffees and teas. The menu also includes seasonal daily specials Bistro… Read More

As part of the Veteran Oral History Project, the library collects, preserves, and makes accessible the first-hand recollections of U.S. military veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand what they saw, did, and felt during their service. Interviews will be coordinated, edited, and made available to the public on… Read More

Library staff can help you Register to vote Check your voter registration status. Find your polling place. Please ask at the 2nd Floor Information Desk. Request an absentee ballot Find resources to make an informed decision prior to election day. Print a sample ballot If you live in Glen Ellyn, the DuPage County Election Commission… Read More

Kids have access to the library's MakerBot Replicator three-dimensional (3D) printer to melt plastic filament to create paper-thin layers that build professional-quality, high-resolution 3D objects from digital designs. This service is subject to the Youth 3D Printing Policy. Guidelines Users must be age 8 to 14. If you are older than 14, please book a… Read More