Glen Ellyn Public Library https://gepl.org/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:10:39 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Ideas that Nourish Our Minds https://gepl.org/2026/06/08/ideas-that-nourish-our-minds/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:03:17 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64817 In honor of our Summer Reading theme, explore culture, history, science, health, and human connection through the lens of food. Summaries from Goodreads. Culture | Padma’s All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond by Padma Lakshmi In this very personal book—the result of seven years of traveling and tasting, listening […]

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]]> Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – June 2026 https://gepl.org/2026/06/02/dial-630-534-9700-to-hear-a-story-rhyme-or-joke-read-aloud-at-any-time-june-2026/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:50:33 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64794 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. Meredith reads How to Staycation Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab. Karen reads Laugh-Out-Loud: The Joke-a-Day Book by Rob Elliott. […]

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]]> Quieter Areas of the Library https://gepl.org/2026/05/21/quieter-areas-of-the-library/ Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:54 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64755 Visitors looking for a quieter environment at the library may request an enclosed study room or choose seating in the north area of the 2nd floor near the study carrels, which is buffered from sound by the nonfiction collection.

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]]> Thank you, Friends of the Library! https://gepl.org/2026/05/20/thank-you-friends-of-the-library-3/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:26:34 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64743 On Monday night, Katie Pielsticker, President of Friends of the Library, presented a check for $84,000 to Board of Trustees President Karen Volk and the library’s Executive Director Dawn Bussey. This is the largest donation in Friends of the Library’s history and will be used to supplement the library’s annual budget for materials, programs, and […]

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]]> Thank you, Go Green Glen Ellyn, for the newest addition to the Library of Things! https://gepl.org/2026/05/13/thank-you-go-green-glen-ellyn-for-the-newest-addition-to-the-library-of-things/ Wed, 13 May 2026 18:03:02 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64637 The library would like to thank community partner Go Green Glen Ellyn for its recent donation of an induction cooktop to the Library of Things! Go Green Glen Ellyn Co-Founder and President Jacqueline Casazza and Director of Operations Angela Powell stopped by the library with the gift and presented it to Executive Director Dawn Bussey. […]

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]]> New Award Books have arrived in the Youth department! https://gepl.org/2026/05/11/new-award-books-have-arrived-in-the-youth-department/ Mon, 11 May 2026 17:58:35 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64686 Each year, committees of Illinois teachers and librarians select the nominees for the following year’s Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill Award lists. Preparation for the meetings begins months in advance, with committee members responsible for reading 50 titles that will be winnowed down to the final lists of 20 nominees. Illinois students vote on their favorites […]

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]]> Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – May 2026 https://gepl.org/2026/05/08/dial-630-534-9700-to-hear-a-story-rhyme-or-joke-read-aloud-at-any-time-may-2026/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:17:59 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64673 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. Meredith reads How to Staycation Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab Katy reads Can You Do This? by Megan Roy […]

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]]> Congratulations, Karen Christiansen – 2025 Library Employee of the Year https://gepl.org/2026/04/06/congratulations-karen-christiansen-2025-library-employee-of-the-year/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:18:56 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64366 On Tuesday, March 10, the library celebrated Karen Christiansen, Library Services Assistant Director and Technology Specialist, who was named 2025 Glen Ellyn Community Awards Library Employee of the Year! Hosted by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, the Glen Ellyn Community Awards recognizes who and what makes Glen Ellyn wonderful. Each year, honorees are determined […]

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]]> Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – April 2026 https://gepl.org/2026/04/02/dial-630-534-9700-to-hear-a-story-rhyme-or-joke-read-aloud-at-any-time-april-2026/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:08:03 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64356 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. Meredith reads How to Staycation Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab Katy reads Can You Do This? by Megan Roy […]

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]]> Beginning Chapter Books https://gepl.org/2026/03/30/beginning-chapter-books/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:25:56 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64345 Ready to move on from the Early Reader section but not quite ready for Percy Jackson? We’ve got you covered! Check out the Beginning Chapter Books, perfect for readers who are taking that next step. These books feature shorter chapters, fewer pages, plenty of white space, and often include illustrations to support growing readers. You’ll […]

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]]> Get Motivated by the Library of Things! https://gepl.org/2026/03/26/get-motivated-by-the-library-of-things/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:35:42 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64310 If you have been wondering how much heat you’re losing through the windows in your home during the winter, you’re not alone. Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholder DJ LaChapelle stumbled across the equipment in the Library of Things while browsing the SWAN Libraries + app. Intrigued, he placed a hold for the thermal imaging camera. […]

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]]> Have you seen the library ads on Metra UP-W line? https://gepl.org/2026/03/12/have-you-seen-the-library-ads-on-metra-up-w-line/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:32:53 +0000 https://gepl.org/?p=64277 If you commute on the Union Pacific – West line, you may have seen library ads on the train! The public libraries located on the Union Pacific West line have collaborated to produce a series of ads on Metra train cars on the Union Pacific West line to encourage riders to make their next stop […]

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