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National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated September 15-October 15 each year, recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success (from hispanicheritagemonth.gov/). Hispanic Heritage Month reading recommendations for Youth Hispanic Heritage Month reading recommendations for Adults… Read More about Hispanic Heritage Month

While I hope that we are past the worst of the pandemic, it is still a very stressful time for many. It is rare to pass a day without hearing news about a potential recession, a mass shooting, or the ongoing war in Ukraine. Prices are rising and investment portfolios are shrinking. One of the… Read More about Glen Ellyn Public Library Supports the Mental Health of our Community

Libby users, your Libby Timeline tracks your reading history in Libby by default. On your timeline, you'll see a list of titles you've borrowed, placed on hold, renewed, and returned from all your libraries. Your timeline is specific to the device you're on. If you don't want Libby to keep a Timeline, you can opt… Read More about Libby Timeline information for Libby Users

The Instant Language Assistant (ILA) devices at each of the three public service desks allow staff to speak, spell out loud, or type conversations that are immediately translated into over 120 languages and dialects. Los dispositivos Instant Language Assistant (ILA) en cada uno de los tres mostradores de servicio público permiten al personal hablar, deletrear en voz alta o escribir… Read More about Instant Language Assistants

The library's Compassion Fund makes it possible to offer some unique community services like vouchers distributed by Glen Ellyn Walk-In Ministry for use at The Cafe. Now, the fund also helps support a Community Cupboard. The Community Cupboard at the Glen Ellyn Public Library is a door-less cabinet in the lobby near the Library Services… Read More about Community Cupboard now available in the lobby

The library in my hometown is one of the few buildings that I can remember clearly – it was a stand-alone building next to the fish 'n' chip shop where we would often get dinner on Friday nights. As a child, I remember it being large, dark, and a little foreboding. I think this was… Read More about Rites of Passage

Alexandra Vazquez (left) and Olivia Terek (right) Summer is the busiest season in the Youth Department; school is out and kids flood the department to participate in Summer Reading, attend programs, or find their next item to check out. Having some new smiling faces bring fresh energy is not only a way to better meet the… Read More about Get to Know the Youth Summer Associates

The library's ChargePoint EV charging station is now available! Anyone can charge their vehicle for up to two hours in one of the two available parking spaces near the prairie path. Vehicles using the charger will be charged 20 cents per kWh (kilowatt-hour). If a vehicle is not unplugged after two hours of charging, the… Read More about EV Charging Station

As someone whose middle school nickname was “Turtle”, I’m very excited to partner with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County for 2022 Summer Reading and commit to help save Blanding’s turtles! It may have been an unfortunate hair style choice that earned me the nickname, but I decided they could call me a lot… Read More about Summer Reading Fun— with Turtles!

As a programming librarian, I am always looking for variety in the cultural and community programs the library offers. This summer, the library is excited to take advantage of a unique opportunity provided by our humanities grant* to highlight the library’s commitment to represent the Indigenous voices of our community in our programs and materials.… Read More about Beyond the Land Acknowledgment

Apple Wallet is an application included with iPhones and iPod touch devices that run iOS 9 and later that allows users to digitally store items like credit and loyalty cards. Android users can download Pass2U Wallet from the Google Play Store. REQUEST CARD FOR MOBILE WALLET After you request a card for your mobile wallet, if your name and… Read More about Library Card in Your Mobile Wallet

Tuesdays, beginning May 24, Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Service (GEYFCS) will be available to provide Counseling and Crisis Intervention and Support in the GEYFCS Community Support and Counseling Room on the 2nd floor of the library. Appointments will be available from 9 am - Noon by calling 630-469-3040, ext. 3045 or by emailing… Read More about Youth and Family Counseling available at the library