The library is partnering with SCARCE to collect crayons and bread tags for recycling. During the month of April, please drop off your items in the lobby near the cafe.
Crayon and Bread Tag Recycling
Wednesday, April 1 | 9:00am - 9:00pm
No Space
Wednesday, April 1 | 9:00am - 9:00pm
No Space
The library is partnering with SCARCE to collect crayons and bread tags for recycling. During the month of April, please drop off your items in the lobby near the cafe.
Saturday, April 11, All Day
The Workshop
Registered
Use the Cricut to create a floral decoration sure to freshen up any space!
Friday, April 17 | 9:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Drop in and explore color, texture, and design using a variety of materials. Paint, mold, squish, and swirl as you bring color into our world. DuPage Children's Museum's PopArt program is an…
Friday, April 17 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered
Get creative and delicious! Learn how to “paint” on the surface of a cake using edible colors and design your own edible masterpiece to take home.
Friday, April 17 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Atrium East
Registered
Let the library be your dance floor at a special after-hours event! Put on a pair of headphones, tune to a music channel, and dance to your own beat. Headphones and snacks…
Saturday, April 18 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Digital copy of photos available upon request.
Sunday, April 19 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room
OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or sign up to volunteer.
Monday, April 20 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room
Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.
Monday, April 20 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.
Monday, April 20 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Workshop
Registered
Use the sublimation printer and heat press to create a towel that is great for washing, scrubbing, and polishing.
Monday, April 20 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Registered
Use the sublimation printer and heat press to create a towel that is great for washing, scrubbing, and polishing.
Monday, April 20 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room
Drop in to create a masterpiece together as a family. For adults and kids of all ages.
Monday, April 20 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.
Tuesday, April 21 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Maryknoll Park
Celebrate Earth Day with Glen Ellyn Park District! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Reserve your spot
Tuesday, April 21 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered
Learn basic food prep skills to create your own treats to eat! For grades 3-5.
Tuesday, April 21 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered
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…
Tuesday, April 21 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Digital copy of photos available upon request.
Wednesday, April 22 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Wednesday, April 22 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area
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…
Wednesday, April 22 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Wednesday, April 22 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered
Learn methods other than sticky notes to keep track of your passwords. A representative from Wright to Learn will discuss how you can use apps and biometrics like your face or fingerprint…
Wednesday, April 22 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Join neighbors to socialize while playing card and board games. Light refreshments provided.
Wednesday, April 22 | 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room
Registered
Monthly craft and after school snack. For grades k-2.
Wednesday, April 22 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered
Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session.…
Thursday, April 23 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
A guest from the Sensory Garden Playground in Lisle will share a story and lead a sensory-based activity. Grownups can also learn about the playground! For kids of all ages and their…
Thursday, April 23 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered
Test your knowledge and make fun crafts!
Thursday, April 23 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered
This program was originally titled The Slow Churn of “What Now?” and “What Next?” as a Family Caregiver but was changed at the request of the presenter.Contrary to popular belief, knowing about…
Monday, April 27 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room
Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.
Monday, April 27 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.
Monday, April 27 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered
Learn about local community services. Caregiver burnout and a brief overview of services.
Tuesday, April 28 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Tuesday, April 28 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Tuesday, April 28 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Toni Morrison
Registered
Participate in a craft after school.Felted Soap
Tuesday, April 28 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered
From amber waves of grain to purple mountain majesties, celebrate the wonders of America's National Parks with hands-on nature-based activities, scientific explorations, and crafts. For grades 3-5.
Tuesday, April 28 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program
Books related to this event are available at the Adult Desk. World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based teaching to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help…
Wednesday, April 29 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Wednesday, April 29 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area
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…
Wednesday, April 29 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Wednesday, April 29 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Join neighbors to socialize while playing card and board games. Light refreshments provided.
Wednesday, April 29 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered
Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session.…
Thursday, April 30 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program has changed to Bilingual Storytime: Russian from the original program below. We apologize for any inconvenience.Stories and songs in English and Russian! For kids of all…
Friday, May 1, All Day
The Middle
Grab a free kit and get creative. Each kit includes all the supplies and instructions for a simple project. While supplies last.
Friday, May 1 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Disfruta de libros y canciones en inglés y español. Para niños de todaslas edades y sus acompañantes. Stories and songs in English andSpanish! For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Saturday, May 2 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Monday, May 4 | 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room
Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes with a visual schedule and a modified environment. For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Tuesday, May 5, All Day
The Workshop
Registered
Collect spring specimens with an on-the-go device to flatten and dry them for preservation.
Tuesday, May 5 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room
Untz untz! Dance to EDM remixes of familiar kid-friendly tunes. Neon outfits encouraged. For birth-24 months and their grownups.
Tuesday, May 5 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Untz untz! Dance to EDM remixes of familiar kid-friendly tunes. Neon outfits encouraged. For birth-24 months and their grownups.
Tuesday, May 5 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Meeting Room
LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment. Sponsored by Arden Courts…
Wednesday, May 6 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Join neighbors to socialize while playing card and board games. Light refreshments provided.
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