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Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

Learn about a surprise American Girl® through crafts and other hands-on activities. Bring your own doll or stuffed animal to join the fun. For grades 1-5.

Following the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Glen Ellyn Civic Center, view a special display highlighting the history and artifacts of the Glen Ellyn American Legion and VFW at the library.

Drop in with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

Add a special touch to your gifts by using the Cricut® to create personalized tags.

Drop in to the high school room to volunteer writing Letters for Veterans. Students completing at least one acceptable letter can receive verified volunteer hours. Supplies will be provided. 

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.

Spruce up your baked goods! Learn how to use the laser and cut decorative acrylic pie toppers.

Use tensegrity, or tension integrity, to build a structure that defies gravity  

Spruce up your baked goods! Learn how to use the laser and cut decorative acrylic pie toppers.

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Use Canva® to create a design and use the Sublimation Printer to print the design. Then use the Mug Heat Press to transfer the design onto a sublimation blank mug! 

Use Canva® to create a design and use the Sublimation Printer to print the design. Then use the Mug Heat Press to transfer the design onto a sublimation blank mug! 

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…

Make one-of-a-kind art inspired by famous artists, the world around you, and your own creative spirit! For grades k-2.

The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation meets quarterly.

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Enjoy bingo, coffee, and donuts at Main Street Recreation Center on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Games are from 10:30 am-11:30 am. One bingo card per participant. Coffee, donuts, and bingo…

Crochet or knit an item to donate to the Community Cupboard. Supplies and instruction available. Beginners welcome! Volunteer hours can be awarded. For grades 4-8. 

The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown

Bring baby to a special playtime at the library with craft, sensory, and activity stations. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.

Bring baby to a special playtime at the library with craft, sensory, and activity stations. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.

Face the Young Adult Librarian in Minute to Win It to get a free snack.  

Staff-led program to learn basic skills using a piece of equipment by working on a beginner-level project. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or to sign up to volunteer.

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library…

Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library…

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Learn how to start a simple, positive habit of writing down your thoughts and feelings in a personal notebook. Kit includes supplies and instructions. While supply lasts. For grades 3-5.

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Create a fun piece of pottery each month using a different type of clay. For grades 3-5.

Preview a Bluestem book each month while eating pizza supplied by the library. Listen to the first chapter of the book and then participate in a fun activity. Please register for each…

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Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…

Each month, taste and rate snacks provided by Universal Yums from countries around the world! 

Each month, play a different Nintendo Switch game and compete for a prize. For grades 6-8.

Blackout Poetry

Make Pumpkin Spice Crafts after school.

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…

Work with friends to build an amazing, premium LEGO kit that will be displayed in the library.

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

Before you head to downtown Glen Ellyn for holiday festivities, come to the library! For adults and kids of all ages. 1st Floor Scavenger hunt, crafts, and musical handbell game in the Youth Department 2nd…

Drop in to create a masterpiece together as a family. 

LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, will lead an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment. Sponsored by Arden…

Embrace your curiosity with creative, collaborative, hands-on play and learning! For grades k-2. 

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

Learn how to use Tinkercad to design the project of the month and 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For…

If you have already attended Beginner 3D Printing and are confident using Tinkercad, create your own design and then 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior…