Events Calendar
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Plant Exchange
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynTrade plants, vegetables and more.
Baby Derby
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynSpecial Kentucky Derby themed storytime for children ages 0-24 months.
Baby Derby
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynSpecial Kentucky Derby themed storytime for children ages 0-24 months.
Let’s Get Wimpy
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynSpecial programming featuring Wimpy Kid activities.
Playtime with The Morton Arboretum
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynDrop in to special programming with staff from the Morton Arboretum and Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative.
Baby Derby
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynSpecial Kentucky Derby themed storytime for children ages 0-24 months.
Bilingual Storytime
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynEnjoy books and songs in English and another language! Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups. April 4: Spanish April 25: Hindi
Self-Care Squad
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynRelax and learn self-care tips with the Glen Ellyn Public Library.
After School Snack Attack
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynLearn cooking skills, and put your skills to the test.
Style Your Stanley
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynYou supply the tumbler; we supply the fun! Customize your favorite water bottle with stickers, gems, and charms. All water bottles welcome. For grades 3-5.
Wendy and DB: Live Music for Kids
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCelebrate the 1K Club finishers at this special event and sing, dance, and jump along with award-winning childrenโs music duo, Wendy and DB! Participation in 1K Club not required to attend. For kids of all ages and their grownups.
See a Juggler, Be a Juggler!
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynWatch as Jason Kollum sends balls, clubs, rings, and other wacky objects flying into the air during a comedy, juggling, and variety show. After the show, participate in a workshop to learn balancing and juggling skills. For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Bilingual Storytime
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynEnjoy books and songs in English and another language! Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups. April 4: Spanish April 25: Hindi
Puzzle Race
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynTest your puzzle speed in a timed competition! Complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle as a team of two to four people or get closest within two hours to win! One registration per team. Light refreshments provided. For age 8 and up with a grownup.
Rock Your Socks: Sock Hop
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynOn the eve of World Down Syndrome Day, wear fun, mismatched socks and get your groove on in this old school sock hop! Dance the night away and finish with a snack and a craft. For all ages.
American Girl Doll Adventures
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynLearn about a surprise American Girl through crafts and other hands-on activities. Bring your own doll or stuffed animal to join in the fun.
Milk and Cookie Storytime
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynDynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Maker Fest
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynVisit stations to participate in maker activities for all ages on both floors of the library. This event is made possible by a generous donation from the Glen Ellyn Historical Society.
Kindness Kids Yoga
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynKids will discover the comfort they can gain by moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and relaxing their minds. Presented by Amber Bloomquist of Kindness Kids Yoga. Sessions at 2:00pm and 3:00pm
Nature Storytime
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynA guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share fun nature stories that highlight how weather, trees, and animals change with the seasons. Twenty name tags (children only). For age 2-6 and their grownups.
Supa Awesome Afternoon
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCelebrate the release of Dog Man, an animated superhero comedy film based on Dav Pilkey's children's graphic novel series Dog Man! Learn how to draw Dog Man and other characters, play BINGO, and test your knowledge with trivia. For grades 2-5.
African Folk Tales
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynAfrican music helps to set the stage for characters performing energetic stories that celebrate the culture and folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa. For adults and kids of all ages.
Family Volunteering: Make a Fleece Blanket
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCelebrate the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr and this National Day of Service by creating fleece blankets which will be donated to various organizations in our community. For adults and kids of all ages. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr....
Draw Yourself as a Superhero
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynArt is a tool that changes how children see themselves. Gene Ha, whose art appears in DC Comics publications, will ask participants to describe a problem. Based on suggestions, Ha will demonstrate how to draw a superhero who can solve the problem! Then, participants will draw themselves as heroes who can solve the problem of...
Legends of St. Nicholas
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynGet ready for an exciting holiday adventure! Join Old English Father Christmas as he shares the stories of St. Nicholas, the protector of children throughout history.
Holiday Walk at the Library
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynBefore you head to downtown Glen Ellyn for holiday festivities, come to the library! Enjoy activities for the whole family with music from Music Institute of Chicago Virtuoso Strings, Bellas Artes School of Music, and harpist Dawn Bishop. For adults and kids of all ages.
Dinosaur Discoveries
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynLearn about T-Rexplorerโs latest dig and see authentic dinosaur bones! Arrive at 1:45 pm for a chance to meet Ranger the T-Rex just outside the library front doors! Please register all attendees, adults and children, for this event. For grades k-5 and their grownups.
Homeschool Hangout
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynUse design thinking to solve different building and engineering challenges. Staff will be available to discuss homeschool services. For grades k-8.
Haunted Library
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynThe library will close at 3 pm on Friday, October 25 and re-open at 6 pm transformed for Halloween fun! Visit the library after hours, if you dare! On the 1st floor, find family-friendly frights. Participate in a scavenger hunt and an all-ages costume parade at 6:30 pm, and enjoy light snacks while watching not-so-scary...
Bats Around the World
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynBats are all around us, found on every continent except Antarctica. Incredible Bats will introduce different species of bats and discuss their diets and habitats and how they make the world a better place. Please register all attendees, adults and children, for this event. For adults and kids of all ages.
Loteria and Craft
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCelebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating a craft and playing Loteria for fun prizes! Loteria is a game of chance, similar to bingo and uses pictures instead of numbers.
El Mago Magic Show
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynEnjoy the magical feats of "El Mago" in this family-friendly show! Best for kids in preschool and elementary school and their grownups. This event will also be the Wrap Up Party for Where's Waldo in Glen Ellyn? participants.
The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynExperience the famous Talking Drum of West Africa with Mama Edie! Hear stories from West African countries, the Caribbean Islands, the Americas, and First Nations cultures about their use of the drum and explore the many ways that these cultures remain connected today. For adults and kids of all ages. Register all attending.
World on the Move Exhibit Opening Event
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynBe one of the first people in Illinois to experience World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration on the 2nd Floor of the library. In the library parking lot, enjoy live music and dance performances and refreshments available for purchase from Taco Madre food truck and Sunset Slush (cash only).
The Eras Tour Party
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynWear your favorite Eras outfit, exchange friendship bracelets, and sing along to The Eras Tour music with other Swifities. For grades 3-8. Sessions from 10:30am - 11:00am or 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Ice Cream Social
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCelebrate the beginning of 2024 Summer Reading at the library with an ice cream sundae, ice pop, or fresh fruit. Enjoy music and a dance performance by Movement of Desis (MOD). For adults and kids of all ages.
Bubble Wonders
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynWitness amazing tricks like the bubble caterpillar, bubble volcano, dancing bubble, bubbles inside of bubbles, and kid inside a bubble!
Let’s Upcycle – Paper Mache
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynTurn found objects into something new while learning about the importance of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Sticker Club Party and Sticker Swap
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynSticker Club members celebrate all they've read with pizza and a sticker swap. For grades k-5.
Draw Bizarre Bugs and Irregular Insects with Andertoons
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynEven if you donโt like bugs, youโll love drawing these with Andertoons! Play drawing games and create a bug with many eyes, an insect made entirely of the letter Q, and laughable little brother longlegs.
Grow: An Adventure in Firefly Grove
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynLearn with Spark the Firefly through music, puppets, poetry, and interactive movement. For age 2-7 and their grownups.
Fun with STEM: Learn and Create
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynMembers of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. Please register for each month separately. For grades 2-5. Wobbly Robots: Learn how robotics make our lives easier and assemble a simple robot to take home.
Itโs a Me, Mario
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynWahoo! Celebrate our favorite mustachioed hero named Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends with crafts and activities.
Craftopia
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynStamp, weave, glue, and paint through a winter of amazing crafts. For grades 3-5.
Blues 101: History and Performance
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynExplore the origins of blues music from its early beginnings with Fruteland Jackson. Learn the history of Blues music through songs, stories, and discussions while listening to instrumental examples played on the guitar. For all ages. Available to the first 80 participants.
Preschool Fair
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynTalk to local organizations about preschool learning opportunities and enrollment.
Hanukkah Hangout
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCelebrate the Festival of Lights with a story from 5-5:30 pm. Then, learn how to play the classic Hanukkah game of dreidel. Twenty name tags (children only). For grades 3-5. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Hanukkah Events.
Fun with STEM: Learn and Create
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynMembers of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. For grades 2-5. September 19: Diffraction of Light Discuss what light is and how diffraction gradients separate light into its components. Make kaleidoscopes using diffraction gradients and toilet paper rolls. October 24: Secret Messages Learn about the...
Reptiles and Amphibians from Around the World
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynDave DiNasoโs Traveling World of Reptiles provides an up-close interactive experience that is entertaining and educational.
Veterans Day Program: Smoky the War Dog
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynOn Veterans Day, listen to Adrian Brigham tell the story of one of the most decorated dogs in history for her service during WWII. Smoky was found trapped in an abandoned foxhole in Papua New Guinea and went on to become the best mascot of the South Pacific, the worldโs first official Therapy Dog of...
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