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The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) provides information on all you need to know about going solar. Learn the basics of solar, new Illinois solar incentives, solar's financial implications for your household, and why this year is the best time to take advantage of state and federal solar incentives. CUB will also discuss Solar for All,… Read More about Solar Power Hour

Learn about surface tension and decorate a planter pot using nail polish with Miss Alexa. This is a fun and educational project all in one! Read More about Nail Polish Pots

Our Reader's Advisory Librarian Brenna Murphy recommends "Ask Again, Yes" by Mary Beth Keane. Join the discussion on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7-8 pm on Zoom! Register at gepl.librarycalendar.com. Read More about Book Talk: Ask Again, Yes

GRAMMY-nominated artist and Glen Ellyn native Ralph Covert brings his critically-acclaimed, nationally-famous, and family-friendly rock ‘n roll show, Ralph’s World, back to his hometown! Sing along with Ralph’s clever lyrics and catchy tunes from many of his popular albums! Read More about Ralph’s World

Many of us are looking at more e-learning this fall. Every school district has created its own model, and the models seem to change daily. I would categorize spring remote learning as solidly “meh” in my household, but I know we can do better this fall. I solicited tips from my local mom groups on Facebook (because more brains are better than one!) and will share my favorites below. I’ll start… Read More about Remote Learning Tips

On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm gone wrong, and kids calling her “Yu-Meat” because she smells like her family’s Korean barbecue restaurant.  On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special.  Her notebook is filled with mortifying memories that she’s reworked into comedy gold.  All she needs is a… Read More about Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim

Old Town School of Folk Music teaching artist Nick Davio brings Wiggleworms, a music class that inspires new learning and sets the foundation for a lifelong love of music, to Glen Ellyn. The session stimulates physical, language, social, cognitive, and musical development through musical play. Make new friends, learn together, and have fun. Read More about Wiggleworms

I went to the drive-in last night with some friends and saw Footloose, the original one with Kevin Bacon from 1984. It was being shown in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Huge shipping containers were stacked up (three of them) and a screen put on the side of them. The weather was perfect for it,… Read More about What Drives Us

Please check our Plans to Resume Library Operations for up-to-date information about library hours and services. Our digital library has free ebooks, e-audiobooks, movies, TV, and music services that you can use 24/7 with your library card! If you do not currently have a Glen Ellyn Public Library library card, you can register for a digital… Read More about COVID-19

Create art with Miss Kate! You will need: Paint, paper plates, paper, marbles, cardboard box, pool noodle, and matchbox cars. Read More about Petite Painters

Hi! My name is Justine Rozenich, and I’m an incoming senior in high school at Saint Ignatius College Prep. I am passionate about medicine and exposing youth to careers in healthcare, which was the inspiration for my project, Healthcare Exploration Activities. I hope that kids enjoy the activities I have created as a meaningful way to… Read More about Science at Home: Exploring Careers in Healthcare and Medicine