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Pumpkin season is here! If you prefer not to carve pumpkins, as I do (yuck – those slimy guts get me every time!), here are some alternate ideas for how to decorate them.  Paint your pumpkins. For kiddos, throw a smock on them, grab some paint, and go to town. If you plan to display your pumpkin outside, make sure to use… Read More about Pumpkin Fun

Fall is a time when we can carve pumpkins and drink pumpkin spice everything. It’s also one of my favorite seasons, because I can unabashedly eat enormous quantities of CANDY! My favorite candy is probably Peppermint Patties, Snickers, or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, but I’ll really eat any of the chocolate candy. A Hershey bar… Read More about Candy!

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

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

I often find myself looking for any excitement in this new normal. Whether it’s a new recipe, a new book, or a new pair of shoes...I’m into it. Currently, I am really excited about a brand new show on Netflix called Bookmarks.   Do you remember a teen activist named Marley Dias? Marley is famous for… Read More about Netflix Introduces Original Show About Diverse Books

School is back, and whether you’re in-person or virtual learning, it’s difficult. It’s hard for parents, teachers, and students. Try as I might (well, given the circumstances, effort was slightly reduced), summer slide still happened at our house (does that make me a terrible librarian?). My son totally backslid in reading especially, but he improved… Read More about Apt for Apps!

This school year will be very different. Digital learning and a big focus on the basics. What about the “specials:” art, music, PE, and library? The Glen Ellyn Public Library has you covered. We can be your Library Special and provide books and other materials to assist with all subjects and specials. We even have a new database to help with homework. HelpNow provides members of all ages live online homework… Read More about School Specials at the Library

These are tricky times, with even trickier decisions about school for many parents. Some families may choose to homeschool their children this year or for part of the year. Homeschooling means that they will withdraw their child from school and a parent or caregiver will teach at home. Grownups will have a million questions. Thankfully,… Read More about Homeschooling During COVID-19

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