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When I was in high school, I spent a year in Japan as an AFS exchange student. AFS is an international student exchange organization with chapters in over 60 countries that was started by the American Field Service ambulance corps of World War I to perpetuate international friendships. Other well-known high school exchange programs are… Read More about Global Diversity Awareness Month

It's great to see you all in the library once again, and even behind our masks, we sense smiles and excitement! Browsing the shelves for what to read next is different from browsing the online catalog from an electronic device. No matter your preference, just know you have options! Through our Digital Library, you and… Read More about Digital Resources for You and Your Kids

One of the many joys of my job is bringing you and your family fun, entertaining, and educational programming. With everything going on, we haven’t been able to have any in-person, live performers, but we hope you have enjoyed our virtual programs so far. As time goes on, more and more performers are creating their own virtual programs. Absolute Science put… Read More about Absolute Science

Want to raise your kids to be kind and respectful global citizens? Start this school year off by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the important contributions and cultural influences of Hispanic Americans. Celebrating culture through food, art, music, travel, and books is a great way… Read More about Happy Hispanic Heritage Month/Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana

When I discovered these books for The Middle fiction, I devoured all three in a few weeks. The series has been compared to a combination of Redwall and Lord of the Rings, and I couldn’t agree more.  Larwood’s world building is quick, precise, and very enticing. In a classic fantasy world of anthropomorphic rabbits, three… Read More about Longburrow Trilogy

Catch up on the latest picks from staff! Find your next read. Read More about BYOB Book Chat 6

Michelle Barton, early childhood education and care faculty member at College of DuPage, explores the importance of early learning via technology now available to young children. With special consideration and purposeful use, PCs, laptops, television, and other devices can be exciting and engaging educational tools. This program is geared towards parents and caregivers of preschool… Read More about Bits, Bytes, and Little Tykes: Technology and Young Children

Next week, September 21-27, is Glen Ellyn Restaurant Week and Lobster-A-Thon at The Cafe at the Glen Ellyn Public Library! All items are made from scratch in The Cafe's kitchen and all revenue supports GEPL. Learn more about The Cafe. MENU MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: Lobster Quiche ($4.50/slice) MONDAY: Lobster Bisque, made with stock, heavy cream,… Read More about Lobster-A-Thon at The Cafe

Explore online tools that can help with your job search, such as My Next Move, LinkedIn, and Kenexa skill assessments, with a People’s Resource Center job coach! Read More about Search for a Job with Cool Tools

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Every year in September, just as kids are getting back in the swing of school, the American Library Association (ALA) promotes the importance of having a library card among your back-to-school supplies! This year may look different at school and in the library, but your library card can still… Read More about Library Card Sign-Up Month

If you missed Wednesday's session with Kevin Fair of I Play Games, catch up on the latest in eSports here! Watch for related programming this winter, and be sure to check out Kevin's Facebook page, I Play Games! Connect on Instagram @kevinfair3 and Twitter @kfair_ipg. Learn more about how Kevin started a career in eSports… Read More about eSports: Education, Experience, Careers

Learn to create, edit, and save Microsoft Word documents with technology tutor Bill Dallman. Read More about Microsoft Word 101