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The Youth Department has a growing World Languages collection. With over 20 languages represented, visitors will find items in many formats including picture books, board books, and graphic novels. Do you speak a language other than English in your home? What stories would you like to see represented in the Glen Ellyn Public Library Youth… Read More about World Languages Collection

Whether they are learning to speak a new language to communicate with friends and family or to prepare for travel abroad, the library can help the youngest language learners develop new linguistic skills from the comfort of home or while on the go. Little Pim One of the library’s Digital Library offerings, Little Pim is… Read More about Digital Resources for Young Language Learners

Work with experienced makers to solder an electronic circuit or create items like a micro mosaic, a self-published booklet, origami, or a greeting card made out of recycled materials. See equipment like the laser cutter, Cricut, and sublimation printer, and use a heat press to decorate a tote bag in The Workshop! There will be… Read More about MakerFest is this weekend!

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Kate reads All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell. Alexandra reads Soñadores by Yuyi Morales. Ellie reads Saving… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – March 2025

You may have noticed a newer collection in the Youth Department called Books with Sound. This section contains titles in VOX and Wonderbook format, which combine printed books with audio narration. These formats enhance literacy by engaging children in multisensory experi- ences, and supporting comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. They are particularly effective for struggling readers… Read More about Youth Recommendations: Books with Sound

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Payton reads When Green Becomes Tomatoes - February by Julie Fogliano. Katy reads Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty.… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – February 2025

Equipment often found in makerspaces includes laser cutters, 3D printers, heat presses, and embroidery and sewing machines. Some people think that these machines are not appropriate for use by kids younger than high school age—but that’s not true! Kids love to make, too! The Workshop is currently available to high school students and adults, but… Read More about Maker Opportunities for Youth!

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Ellie reads Dare to Be Daring by Chelsea Lin Wallace. Meredith reads I Can Do It Even if I'm Scared:… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – January 2025

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Alexandra reads May Your Life be Deliciosa by Michael Genhart. Meredith reads Winter Solstice from A Year Full of Celebrations… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – December 2024

Celebrate and honor America’s veterans through an 
exploration of courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. Coming Home by Greg Ruth This nearly wordless picture book poignantly explores the spectrum of emotions
 experienced at a reunion of a child and their 
deployed parent. War Stories by Gordon Korman
 Twelve-year-old Trevor is obsessed with 
war-like video games and is… Read More about Youth Reading Recommendations: Veterans Day

Kids age 8 to 14 have access to the library’s MakerBot Replicator three-dimensional (3D) printer to melt plastic filament to create paper-thin layers that build professional-quality, high-resolution 3D objects from digital designs. Please complete a Youth 3D Printing Appointment Request to request an appointment to print an STL file or to schedule a time for… Read More about 3D Printing For Kids

Middle School comes with new responsibilities, and sometimes that can feel like a lot to handle. 100 Books before High School helps you manage middle school stressors by reminding you to take some time for yourself and read books that you enjoy. There are no assigned books and no reports to write—read whatever you want,… Read More about 100 Books Before High School