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Celebrate the rich histories and cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio This coming-of-age story follows a Harvard student’s journey of self-discovery and resilience as she faces an uncertain future as an undocumented immigrant. Readers who appreciate poignant, character-driven narratives will enjoy this literary novel. Ana María and the Fox by… Read More about Adult Reading Recommendations: Hispanic Heritage Month

Are you gearing up to take a vacation abroad? If you have never traveled outside of the United States, or if it has been a while since your last trip, you may not be aware of changes to the passport application process or requirements. September is Passport Awareness month, when the U.S. Department of State… Read More about September is Passport Awareness Month

On September 3, construction will begin on the 2nd floor. The library is creating new enclosed study spaces and replacing the lighting on the 2nd floor. To prepare for these improvements, some items have been shifted and relocated. Are you getting rid of books? Books, games, CDs, and display units have been moved as needed… Read More about 2nd Floor Construction

"Such a cool experience, so glad i got the opportunity to see this. So lucky and grateful that our library got to have this." "...incredibly moving and informative! Thanks so much!" "I liked how it was interactive because it made learning fun." Want to see what they're talking about? World on the Move: 250,000 Thousand… Read More about World on the Move is only at the library through August 30. Come see it before it’s gone!

2024 Summer Reading ran from June 1-July 31, and the library's goal of 2,000 registrants was met! The final number of sign-ups was 2,255, accounting for a total of 63,323 days of reading–wow! As a result, the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation and Friends of the Library have each donated $1,000 to our non-profit partner, Ten… Read More about 2,000+ Summer Readers help library meet goal of $2,000 for Ten Thousand Villages!

On Friday, July 26, Friends of the Glen Ellyn Library and the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation held an appreciation event in conjunction with the opening of the traveling World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration exhibit. Donors, volunteers, and supporters of these organizations were invited to view the exhibit before its official opening… Read More about Friends of the Glen Ellyn Library and the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation Appreciation Event

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 On a Summer Night by Deborah Hopkinson. Alexandra reads The Very Impatient Caterpiller by Ross Burach. Katy reads… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – August 2024

The library is putting the finishing touches on The Workshop, the new community makerspace! Maker programs are available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders, and The Workshop is available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders high school age and up. To help ensure that maker programs are available to everyone, beginning in September 2024, Glen… Read More about The Workshop

¡Hola! Adult Spanish Collection Did you know that the Adult Department of the library has a Spanish collection? I choose materials for the adult Spanish collection, and while I am a Spanish speaker who lived in Venezuela as a child, I am not a native speaker and my fluency in Spanish literature is very limited.… Read More about ¡Hola! Adult Spanish Collection

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 El Español es la Lengua de mi Familia by Michael Genhart. Ellie reads The Sweetest Scoop: Ben &… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – July 2024

As a frazzled parent of three young children, I was often told: “The days are long, but the years are short.” This adage still resonates with me years later, not just because I’m still frazzled most of the time, but because the passing of each year seems to speed up the older my children become.… Read More about Preserving Family Moments with a Time Capsule

This summer, the library is encouraging the community to read with the 2024 Summer Reading program, and is also excited to host World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration! If 2,000 people register for summer reading, the Friends of the Library and the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation will  each give $1,000to our non-profit… Read More about Summer Fun at the Library