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In the current issue of L2B, the library's eNewsletter for small businesses, the magazine of the month is Entrepreneur, and the recommended article is "How to Afford Top Talent." There are several ways to read the article, including coming in to the library and reading the print magazine. If you would like to read the… Read More about Magazines in the Digital Library – Browsing and finding articles

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-11 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a Glen Ellyn Public Library staff member any time. Here's what's playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Katy sings Twelve Dinging Doorbells by Tameka Fryer Brown Amy reads Winter Harvest by Jane Chelsea… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or jokes read aloud at any time – November

In honor of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, Glen Ellyn Public Library has remastered three interviews conducted by the library as part of the 2008 Veterans History Project and will release them weekly beginning Friday, October 28. Week 1: Virginia Molinelli, Pharmacist's Mate Third Class, Navy Nurse Corps Veteran World War II, 1939-1945 - San… Read More about Veterans History Project

Hoopla’s frequently asked questions topics include information about using hoopla on your computer, on your TV, and in your car! Use the category buttons at the top of the webpage to access information. On your computer or mobile device   Android (Where can I find the hoopla mobile app? Where is the download button located… Read More about Where can you use hoopla?

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a Glen Ellyn Public Library staff member any time. Here's what's playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Katy reads The Midnight Library by Kazuno Kohara Katy reads Squish, Squash, Squished by Rebecca Kraft… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or jokes read aloud at any time – October

National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated September 15-October 15 each year, recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success (from hispanicheritagemonth.gov/). Hispanic Heritage Month reading recommendations for Youth Hispanic Heritage Month reading recommendations for Adults… Read More about Hispanic Heritage Month

When 2022 Summer Reading at Glen Ellyn Public Library ended on Wednesday, August 31, the 2,170 readers who registered for 2022 Summer Reading greatly exceeded our goal of 1,000 registrants! Pictured left to right: Friends President Katie Scherer, Forest Preserve District President Daniel Hebreard, Early Literacy Librarian Katy Schaper Pictured left to right: Foundation President Joli… Read More about Thank you, summer readers!

Since the Community Cupboard in the library lobby opened its doors on August 14, more than $800 in donated items have been distributed! Staff re-stock the cupboard three times each day, and we need your donations to continue to provide socks, t-shirts, hygiene items, and letter-writing materials to community members in need. To date, the… Read More about Community Cupboard seeks donations

Libby users, your Libby Timeline tracks your reading history in Libby by default. On your timeline, you'll see a list of titles you've borrowed, placed on hold, renewed, and returned from all your libraries. Your timeline is specific to the device you're on. If you don't want Libby to keep a Timeline, you can opt… Read More about Libby Timeline information for Libby Users

The Instant Language Assistant (ILA) devices at each of the three public service desks allow staff to speak, spell out loud, or type conversations that are immediately translated into over 120 languages and dialects. Los dispositivos Instant Language Assistant (ILA) en cada uno de los tres mostradores de servicio público permiten al personal hablar, deletrear en voz alta o escribir… Read More about Instant Language Assistants

The library's Compassion Fund makes it possible to offer some unique community services like vouchers distributed by Glen Ellyn Walk-In Ministry for use at The Cafe. Now, the fund also helps support a Community Cupboard. The Community Cupboard at the Glen Ellyn Public Library is a door-less cabinet in the lobby near the Library Services… Read More about Community Cupboard now available in the lobby

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a Glen Ellyn Public Library staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Sophie reads Green Is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors by Roseanne Thong Katy reads… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or jokes read aloud at any time – August