F.Y.I. The railroad crossing at Prospect Ave. will be closed for repairs beginning Monday 11/16. The crossing will be closed for five days. Duane Street will be open.
Did You Know...?
The library has a database called Auto Repair Center. The Auto Repair Center database includes vehicles from 1945 to present, drawings and step-by-step photographs, technical service bulletins & recalls, enhanced wiring diagrams, specifications and maintenance schedules, Labor Time Guide, and more. Click on the Online Resources tab to sign in from home with your Glen Ellyn Library card or come in to the library and try it out.
Did You Know Archive.
Library Closings
The library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and will be closed all day Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving.
Holiday Walk
Begin your Holiday Walk at the Library, Friday, November 27. There will be live entertainment, crafts and refreshments from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Entertainment includes the Glen Ellyn Public Library Puppeteers, Storyteller Megan Well, Readers' Theatre Group of Villa Park, Anima, One Voice Choir, the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, and Glenbard South Madrigal Singers.
Friends of the Library Book Sale Weekend
Bargain Basement Used Book Sale
Friday, November 27, noon-6:00 p.m. in the basement of the library. Admission is free. No scanning devices allowed. Take the lobby elevator down to the basement level.
Gift Book Sale
Saturday, November 28, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 29, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. come to a gift book sale in the Main Meeting Room of the library. Find gift worthy and collectible books. Find a book for an adult or child, a special fiction or non-fiction holiday read, a unique autographed copy signed by your favorite author, or perhaps a valuable first edition or collectible item. All books are priced at 1/2 the market value. Shop for your next book at the library!
Library Building Repairs and Maintenance
The library held public meetings to address funding for library building repairs and maintenance on October 5, 2009 at 2pm, October 6, 2009 at 7pm and October 10, 2009 at 2pm in the meeting room on the 1st floor of the Library.
- Newsletter Announcement: PDF HTML
- Building Repair FAQ: PDF HTML
- Library Building Repairs Fact Sheet: PDF HTML
- Future Capital Repair Replacement Needs Schedule: PDF
- Current Roof Condition: PDF
- Infrared Photos of Thermal Air Leakage
- Current Exterior Building Condition
- Immediate Capital Repair Needs Cost by Category
- Videotape of Library Public Information meeting held October 6, 2009
- Revenue Report For Fiscal Year 2009
- Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2009
- Powerpoint Presentation From Public Meetings: PDF
- Report of Proceedings From Meeting of October 5, 2009
- Report of Proceedings From Meeting of October 10, 2009
One Book One Glenbard
Glenbard District 87 is doing a community read program October 27 through December 4. The book is Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin. Join us at the library on Monday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Teen Scene room for a discussion of the book. All ages are welcome. Copies of the book are available on the second floor of the library.
Special Drop-in Storytimes For All Ages
Join us in the Youth Services Program Room for a special storytime. No registration required, just drop-in! Limit 60.
Tuesday, November 24, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 25, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 1, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 2, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 3, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Friday, December 4, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Winter Drop-in Storytimes
Tuesday, December 8, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., or 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 9, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 10, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, December 11, 10:30 a.m.
A Winter filmstrip will follow each Winter Storytime.
Christmas Drop-in Storytimes
Tuesday, December 15, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., or 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 16, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 17, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, December 18, 10:30 a.m.
The Polar Express Filmstrip will follow each Christmas Storytime.
Polar Explorer John Huston
Thursday, December 10, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Adventurer John Huston, along with his expedition partner, are the first Americans to ski unsupported and unassisted to the North Pole. Pulling a 270 - pound sled, they set out from Ward Hunt Island, the northernmost point in North American on March 2, 2009. Fifty-five days, 480 miles and having endured temperatures reaching - 60° F. they reached the North Pole on April 25. The journey has been called “the hardest trek on the planet.” John’s inspiring program will include stunning expedition photos and video. This adult program is free. A program for youth will be scheduled at a later date. Register to attend.
SAT Practice Exam
Saturday, January 9 and Saturday, January 30. For grades 9-12. Prepare for the SAT by taking a practice exam with test prep agency, Kaplan. Bring a few no. 2 pencils, an exam approved calculator, and a healthy snack. Register for the January 9 exam. Register for the January 30 exam.
Two New Ways to Learn Languages
Transparent Language USB Drives. A great new format for learning English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Available at the Adult Services desk to check out and use on your own computer. You may check these out for three weeks and they are renewable as long as there are no holds for other patrons. View a video tutorial on how to use the USB drives (you will need Quicktime on your computer to see the video).
Tell Me More Database. Learn Dutch, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish on your own computer. Click on the Online Resources tab and scroll down to Tell Me More. It takes only a few minutes to install with your Glen Ellyn Public Library card number (you will need to use Internet Explorer as your web browser, Tell Me More does not work with Firefox and Safari.)
Macy's Museum Adventure Pass
Come to the library and "Check Out" a museum! Glen Ellyn Public Library card holders can receive free admission or a special discount at 17 exciting museums and cultural institutions throughout the Chicago area. Visit the Museum Adventure Pass website for details.