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C2E2 (Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo) took place in early December 2021. Not only did I attend informative sessions, but it was great to see so much artwork and so many comics for sale, as well as some great cosplay. Wikipedia defines cosplay as "an activity and performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear… Read More about Cosplay

BookTok Series Romance? Check. Comedy? Check. Interesting? 100%! This book is one of our favorite rom coms - such a fun and short read, which is perfect for this fall. The story revolves around a teenage girl who’s about to get deported, but she (shocker) meets a boy. It’s a cute story of these two… Read More about The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon

New Fiction 7th Grade Revolution by Liana Gardner | Goodreads.com Summary Graphic Novel City of Secrets by Victoria Ying | Goodreads.com Summary… Read More about December Recommendations

BookTok Series  This is yet another amazing book by the talented Nicola Yoon (author of The Sun is Also a Star). We tried to read this book without any expectations and we were pleasantly surprised. There is definitely more than meets the eye with this novel - that’s all we can say without spoiling too… Read More about Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon

The Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers throws open its doors! The world has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has finally done what he has avoided for decades - established an academy for the Mystic Arts! Young people from around the world with an aptitude for magic are brought together… Read More about Strange Academy Volume 1: First Class by Skottie Young and Humberto Ramos

Early in November, I was fortunate to attend the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Symposium! It was my first time in Reno, Nevada, where it was held.    Here are some of the sessions I attended. Pleasure Reading for English Language Learners - Finding ways to help students where English is their second language… Read More about Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Symposium

Phil Abrams wants what any sixth-grade boy wants: Fit in with classmates. Get along with teachers. Stay out of trouble. Play by the rules. In short, survive his first year of middle school. No such luck. Instead, from day one, Phil is plunged into a wacky whirlwind of wrestling matches, stuck zippers, exploding chili, errant spitballs, sagging… Read More about The Rules of Never: A Middle School Survival Guide by Phil Adam 

The library's Your Next Read service premiered two years ago, and it’s been a great way for us to provide book suggestions.   The holiday season is upon us, and we want to remind everyone that we’re happy to help with gift suggestions.  If you choose to buy a book instead of borrowing one, that's ok!  Giving… Read More about Your Next Read: Gift Edition

When is the right age to start looking into careers? The answer is that it is never too early! Many people believe that children should investigate career paths around age five. Wow—it’s definitely possible. There are plenty of picture books and non-fiction books for pre- and early readers that feature careers—in medicine, law enforcement, travel,… Read More about Career Paths

Welcome to the Glen Ellyn Public Library. How can I help? ¿Cómo puedo ayudar? میں کس طرح مدد کر سکتا ہوں؟ كيف يمكنني أن أقدم المساعدة؟ kayf yumkinuni 'ana 'uqdim almusaeadati? When you visit the library, you may hear staff ask this question. If English is a new language for you, the library has a… Read More about Welcome! How can I help?