Events Calendar
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Glen Ellyn Public Library
Dinosaur Discoveries
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynLearn about T-Rexplorer’s 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.
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.
Free Developmental Screenings for Children
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynDrop-in event recommended for children 2 months–5 years, with participating adult. Come learn how your child is growing and developing! The Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative will be offering free developmental screenings to assess communication, gross motor skills, problem solving, and personal-social skills. Families will receive activity ideas to encourage their children’s development at home. If...
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.
Bilingual Storytime
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynLearn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and hate, in favor of peace and understanding.
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