Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Upcoming events from the Glen Ellyn public library.
56 upcoming events
Together Time is a 30-minute session on November 7, 2026 from 10:30-11:00 AM at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room for ages 0-17 and their grownups, featuring creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. The program requires active participation from adults and does not allow drop-offs.
OneInMath is a free one-hour program run by high school volunteers on November 8, 2026 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room for students in grades K-3.
Participants ages 11-14 will create a design and use a sublimation printer and flat heat press to make their own puzzle at The Workshop in Glen Ellyn Public Library from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on November 9, 2026.
Smart Starts is a one-hour early-literacy learning and play program based on a weekly theme held at Glen Ellyn Public Library for ages 0-17, where pre-K children and their grownups participate together on November 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Memory Cafe is a one-hour social gathering for people 18 and older experiencing memory or thinking changes and their caregivers, facilitated by a representative from Teresa's Place Adult Daycare Center, held on November 10, 2026 at the North and South Meeting Rooms of Glen Ellyn Public Library.
Participants ages 11-14 create a custom puzzle design and use a sublimation printer and flat heat press to produce it at The Workshop Glen Ellyn Public Library on November 10, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Smart Starts is a one-hour early-literacy learning and play program for ages 0-17 held at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room on November 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, designed for pre-K children and their caregivers who must remain engaged throughout the program.
Adults 50 and older can socialize and play card and board games with light refreshments provided at the North and South Meeting Rooms of Glen Ellyn Public Library on November 11, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Milk and Cookie Storytime is a one-hour program on November 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room for ages 0-17, where children and grownups create, sing, play, and share stories together, followed by milk, cookies, and open play.
Guitar for Beginners is a nine-week session held on Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library where guitarist John Wolaver teaches guitar basics to adults 18 and older in a group setting.
Smart Starts is a one-hour early-literacy learning and play program for ages 0-17 held at Glen Ellyn Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, where pre-K children and their adults participate in activities based on a weekly theme.
Donuts and Bingo is a free one-hour drop-in activity for ages 55 and up where participants play bingo with provided cards and refreshments, with prizes awarded to winners.
Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons is a one-hour program at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Shakespeare Room on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM for ages 11-14.
High school juniors will attend a one-hour college planning workshop on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Toni Morrison Glen Ellyn Public Library, where Dr. Jones will help them build college visit ideas for winter and spring break and discuss ACT/SAT preparation strategies for the April 2027 test.
Thursday Evening Book Club is a one-hour discussion of "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy" by Mary Roach held on November 12, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Shakespeare Room in Glen Ellyn Public Library for ages 18 and up, with registration required.
Dr. Eve L. Ewing, an acclaimed author and educator, will discuss how language and storytelling shape public memory and challenge inequality in a one-hour virtual program on November 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM for ages 18 and up, hosted by Glen Ellyn Public Library.
Friends Book Sort is a 2-hour volunteer event on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the basement of Glen Ellyn Public Library where volunteers age 18 and up process and shelve donated books to prepare for the Friends' used book sales.
A 45-minute program for ages 2-6 and their caregivers at Glen Ellyn Public Library where children learn Spanish through singing, listening, and repetition with MLTOONS.
The Friends Used Book Sale, held on November 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Basement Friends Area at Glen Ellyn Public Library, offers discounted quality, gently-used books for ages 18 and up.
Equipment Basics: Laser is a staff-led program on November 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at The Workshop Glen Ellyn Public Library where participants ages 18+ learn basic laser equipment skills by completing a beginner-level project.
Tech Help Drop-In is a two-hour session on November 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Glen Ellyn Public Library's 2nd Floor where adults 18 and older can get help troubleshooting app or device issues on their laptops, tablets, or phones.
Raptors Up Close is a one-hour program on November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library where Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education discusses birds of prey, conservation efforts, and the role of raptors in the food chain for ages 18+ (and kids grade 3 and up).
OneInMath is a free, one-hour program run by high school volunteers for students in grades K-3 to foster a love of math, held on November 15, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room.
Family Craft Night is a one-hour event from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on November 16, 2026, at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room where families create crafts together. The program is for adults and children ages 0-17.
The Library Board of Trustees meets for two hours from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Board Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library for ages 18 and up.
Smart Starts is a one-hour early-literacy learning and play program based on a weekly theme for pre-K children and their caregivers, held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on November 17, 2026, at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room. Adult attendance and engagement are required; drop-offs are not permitted.
Ron Lieber and Jeff Selingo discuss selecting and paying for college in this one-hour virtual program hosted by Glen Ellyn Public Library for ages 18 and up.
At the Global Taste Test on November 17, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Shakespeare Room Glen Ellyn Public Library, participants taste and rate international snacks provided by Universal Yums.
The Bluestem Book Club for ages 11-14 meets from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on November 17, 2026, in the Youth Program Room at Glen Ellyn Public Library, where participants preview a monthly book, listen to its first chapter, eat pizza, and participate in a related activity.
Ron Lieber and Jeff Selingo discuss selecting and paying for college in this free virtual program for ages 18+ held on November 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library.
Friends Book Sort is a two-hour volunteer event on November 18, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the basement of Glen Ellyn Public Library, where volunteers process and shelve donated books to prepare for the Friends' used book sales. The event is for ages 18 and older.
Smart Starts is a one-hour early-literacy learning and play program for ages 0-17 held at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room on November 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The drop-in program features weekly themes and requires an adult to attend and engage with their child.
Adults age 50 and older gather for socializing while playing card and board games with light refreshments provided, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the North and South Meeting Rooms of Glen Ellyn Public Library.
Junior Birders is a one-hour program on November 18, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room for ages 0-17, grades 3–5, where participants attend a short class and then go to the Prairie Path to practice birding skills.
Guitarist John Wolaver teaches guitar basics to ages 18+ in a nine-week session held Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library, with an optional Guitar Performance after the session ends.
Smart Starts is a one-hour early-literacy learning and play program for ages 0-17, held on November 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Youth Program Room of Glen Ellyn Public Library. The program is designed for pre-K children and their caregivers, who must attend and be engaged throughout the session.
Creative Junk Journaling is a one-hour program at Glen Ellyn Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for ages 11-14, where participants learn to build junk journals using photos, recyclables, and stickers and create a Gratitude and Growth page with pocket lists.
High school juniors will attend a one-hour college planning workshop where Dr. Richard Jones discusses college visit ideas for winter and spring break and ACT/SAT preparation strategies for April 2027.
On November 19, 2026 from 7:30-8:30 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library's North and South Meeting Rooms, people ages 18+ can drop in to take home unclaimed craft items from a sustainability-focused craft swap in provided tote bags.
Wiggles and Giggles Playtime is a 1-hour program at Glen Ellyn Public Library where caregivers and children ages birth to 23 months explore toys, books, and crafts together from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Equipment Basics: Embroidery Machine is a 1.5-hour staff-led program at Glen Ellyn Public Library on November 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM for ages 18+ to learn basic embroidery machine skills through a beginner-level project.
Make and Take: Sewn Bowl Cozy is a staff-led program for ages 18+ at The Workshop Glen Ellyn Public Library on November 23, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM where participants use makerspace equipment to make a sewn bowl cozy to take home.
Make and Take: Sewn Bowl Cozy is a staff-led program for ages 18+ at The Workshop Glen Ellyn Public Library on November 23, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, where participants use makerspace equipment to make a sewn bowl cozy to take home.
Smart Starts is a one-hour early-literacy learning and play program for pre-K children and their caregivers held at Glen Ellyn Public Library on November 24, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 AM, featuring weekly themed activities.
The Artist in You is a one-hour art program for grades K-2 held on November 24, 2026, from 4:00-5:00 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library's Youth Program Room, where participants make one-of-a-kind art inspired by famous artists and their own creativity. Registration is required and begins August 25, 2026.
Janet Penley leads a Journaling Workshop for ages 18+ on November 24, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the North Meeting Room Glen Ellyn Public Library, where participants bring a notebook and pen to write using provided prompts.
Tech Help Drop-In is a 1.5-hour troubleshooting session at Glen Ellyn Public Library's 2nd Floor for adults 18 and older to get assistance with app and device issues on their laptops, tablets, or phones.
On November 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Glen Ellyn Public Library's basement, volunteers ages 18+ will sort and shelve donated books to prepare for the Friends' bimonthly used book sale.
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