Did You Miss It? Archives - Glen Ellyn Public Library https://dev.gepl.org/category/did-you-miss-it/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:40:16 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Free Admission to The Morton Arboretum through Explore More Illinois https://dev.gepl.org/2025/07/12/free-admission-to-the-morton-arboretum-through-explore-more-illinois/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:40:16 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=62372 Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues like The Morton Arboretum! Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date […]

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]]> BYOB Book Chat 6 https://dev.gepl.org/2020/09/18/byob-book-chat-6/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:42:31 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49413 Catch up on the latest picks from staff! Find your next read.

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]]> Bits, Bytes, and Little Tykes: Technology and Young Children https://dev.gepl.org/2020/09/18/bits-bytes-and-little-tykes-technology-and-young-children/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:41:19 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49411 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 […]

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]]> Search for a Job with Cool Tools https://dev.gepl.org/2020/09/16/search-for-a-job-with-cool-tools/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:03:35 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49382 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!

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]]> eSports: Education, Experience, Careers https://dev.gepl.org/2020/09/12/esports-education-experience-careers/ Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:29:01 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49320 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 […]

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]]> Microsoft Word 101 https://dev.gepl.org/2020/09/12/microsoft-word-101/ Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:27:34 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49317 Learn to create, edit, and save Microsoft Word documents with technology tutor Bill Dallman.

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]]> LinkedIn 101 https://dev.gepl.org/2020/08/22/linkedin-101/ Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:55:21 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49200 Did you miss our program about LinkedIn? Whether you’re currently job hunting or not, it’s important to establish and maintain a professional online presence. Watch this recording for some helpful tips!

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]]> BYOB Book Chat 5 https://dev.gepl.org/2020/08/22/byob-book-chat-5/ Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:06:39 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49198 Catch up on the latest picks from staff! Watch our most recent BYOB Book Chat and find your next read.

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]]> BYOB Book Chat 4 https://dev.gepl.org/2020/08/16/byob-book-chat-4/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:20:17 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49144 Did you miss our last book chat? Watch the recording here, and be sure to attend the next one on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 7-8 pm on Zoom! Enter Meeting ID 834-2188-2748.

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]]> Solar Power Hour https://dev.gepl.org/2020/08/13/solar-power-hour/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:45:03 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49139 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, […]

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]]> Nail Polish Pots https://dev.gepl.org/2020/08/13/nail-polish-pots/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:04:45 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49136 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!

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]]> Book Talk: Ask Again, Yes https://dev.gepl.org/2020/08/13/book-talk-ask-again-yes/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:03:02 +0000 https://dev.gepl.org/?p=49134 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.

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