Swinging Thru the Stacks!

Friday, January 27 * 6-9 pm
Fun for all ages! Put together a foursome or more and join us for 18 holes of miniature golf inside the library. $5.00 per person to play. Proceeds will help fund Phase II of the GEPL Butterfly Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Ellyn Library and the Glen Ellyn Public Library Foundation.
 
 
 
 
 

Hail Caesar! A Celebration of Sid Caesar*

Thursday, January 26 * 7-8 pm * Meeting Room A&B
Don't miss this fantastic celebration of a comedy pioneer, famous for the 1950s Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour. Take a look at some of the funniest Sid Caesar sketches of all time and hear hilarious tales from some of the best comedy writers including Mel Brooks, Neil Simon and Carl Reiner.
 
 
 

Get Charged Up about Electricity!

Monday, January 30 * 6-7:30 pm * Youth Program Room
For a positively shocking experience, come explore the world of electricity and electric circuits! Participants will observe a variety of static electricity demonstrations, explore the electrical properties of materials, and build simple electric circuits. Using household items, participants will apply their new knowledge to construct their own simple flashlight to take home! Come to learn and safely enjoy the science of electricity!
 
 
 
 
 

GEPL Tax Resources

Our staff has compiled a bunch of useful tax information for you: check it out. This resource includes links to many common tax forms that you can download and print, information about local tax help opportunities, and more. There are a limited number of tax forms available in person at GEPL as well.
 
 
 

Get Out to Get In with the Library!

The Glen Ellyn Library invites adults in their twenties and thirties to “get out to get in” with the library with programs at local bars and restaurants.
 

Grown-up Cooking Class

Wednesday, February 8 * 7-8 pm * GEPL Kitchen
 

Books on Tap

Thursday, February 16 * 8-9 pm * Tap House Grill
Join us for the first meeting of this new book group. Today, we'll discuss The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
 

Trivia Night

Tuesday, February 21 * 8-10 pm * North Side Sports Bar & Grill
 
 
 

Library Square Dance

Thursday, February 16 * 6:30-8:30 pm * Meeting Rooms A&B
Bring your dancin' boots to this event for all ages. The Golden Horse Square Dance Band will teach some basic steps and then lead us through a night of square dancing fun. Everybody is welcome for this event to brighten the dull days of winter.
 
 
 

League of Middle School Volunteers

for Tweens, grades 6-8 * groups meet weekly, January 10 through February 9
 
Get involved with GEPL and help make your library better. You can sign up for any or all of our volunteer teams: Readers, Library Insiders, or the AV Club. Readers will work to organize books and promote reading. Library Insiders will help with library tasks, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how we work. The AV Club will work to produce videos and other online content for gepl.org - a great team for gamers and future filmmakers.
 
 
 

Winter Reading Clubs

Adult Winter Reading

January 2 - March 15
Click here to sign up!
This winter, join in the fun and games with the GEPL Adult Winter Reading Club. It's just like the summer reading program you remember from childhood, but for grown-ups! Sign up online or at the Adult Services Information Desk. Get a free deck of cards when you register. For every four books logged, you're entered to win one of our grand prizes: $50 gift certificates from Target. Drawing will be on March 16.
 

Reading Patch Club for Kids

Join the GEPL Reading Patch Club! From October 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012, you can earn patches for every five hours you read. With 45 different patches available, the reading possibilities are huge! Visit the library or download a reading log to get started. The Reading Patch Club is open to Glen Ellyn residents or those attending Glen Ellyn schools. For ages birth through 8th grade. One patch will be earned for every 5 hours of reading, up to 2 patches per month.
 
 
 

Elementary School Book Discussions

Mondays * 4-5 pm * Youth Program Room
 
1st Grade
Jan. 30 - The Art Lesson by Tomie DePaola
 
2nd & 3rd Grade
Jan. 23 -The Legend of Spud Murphy by Eoin Colfer
 
4th & 5th Grade
Jan. 9 - Spiderwick Chronicles, Books 1-3 by Toni DiTerlizzi
 
 
 

English Conversation Group

Meets twice a month: February 8 & 22, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23 * 7-8:30 pm
Practice English with other English language learners. Tutors from Literacy DuPage will lead this free, drop-in group.
 
 
 

Culture Series

*Indicates programs for which registration is required.

American Movie Survey*
Learn about some of film’s greatest visionaries by watching and discussing film clips.

Orson Welles*
Wednesday, February 29 * 7-8:30 pm * Meeting Room A
Join us to discuss the long and tumultuous career of Orson Welles, the man behind such classics as Citizen Kane and Touch of Evil.

Author and Vietnam War Veteran Shares His Story*

Wednesday, February 1 * 7-8 pm * Meeting Room A&B
Vietnam veteran Thomas Pozdol tells the intimate story of his infantry company and their battle near Tam Ky. Pozdol will be here to discuss his experiences amidst the harrowing bloodshed of the Vietnam War. Copies of his book, Tam Ky: The Battle for Nui Yon Hill will be available for sale and signing.
 

Royko in Love: Mike's Letters to Carol*

Sunday, February 12 * 2-3 pm * Meeting Room A&B
Pultizer Prize-winning columnist Mike Royko (Chicago Daily News, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the Chicago Tribune) never shared his private life with his legion of newspaper readers. His son, David, will talk about his father's softer side and share the love letters written in 1954 to woo his future wife. David will share what it was like to "grow up Royko" and show family photos of Mike and Carol from their early days.
 

The Chautauqua Institution*

Thursday, February 23 * 7-9 pm * Meeting Room A&B
Located along beautiful Lake Chautauqua in a remote section of western New York, the Chautauqua Institute combines a rich history and tradition with a very unique summer destination. Come learn why John Mulherin and Sara Bonkowski have made Chautauqua a frequent summer destination.
 

From Burgundy to Brazil: A Reed Trio Sampler*

Sunday, February 26 * 2-3 pm * Meeting Room A&B
The sometimes under-appreciated reed trio of oboe, clarinet, and bassoon captured the imagination of some of the best composers from far-reach corners of the earth. In this program, Fifth House Ensemble's reeds will delight you with various works including the light and bubbly work of Jean Francaix alongside the haunting sounds of the jungle in a work by Hector Villa Lobos.
 
 
 

TumbleBooks for the iPad

Fans of TumbleBooks, our free eBooks for kids, will be excited to learn that they are now iPad compatible! There are over 50 eBooks currently available, with 50 more coming soon!

To find these titles, go to "Story Books" on the TumbleBooks site and click on the GREEN button called "iPad Books" ... or use the TumbleSearch feature: type in "iPad" and hit GO.

To launch a book from your iPad, simply click on the iPad icon above a book you'd like to read. For a full list of iPad-compatible TumbleBooks, visit the TumbleBooks site.
 
 
 

Technology Petting Zoo Now Open!

Times are changing at the Glen Ellyn Public Library. Patrons are now able to check out laptops for in-library use, as well as visit our new Technology Petting Zoo on the second floor of the library.

The zoo will include over half a dozen digital devices, including multiple e-readers, mp3 players, and more. Library staff will be trained to help you navigate each device in the petting zoo. No question is too easy – the library is here to help! Come hold various digital devices in your hands, try out how each one works, and learn to download and transfer eBooks and audiobooks using the library’s free digital download service. Visiting our petting zoo is great for the technology novice or those who are deciding whether to buy their loved ones a high-tech gift for the holidays.
 
 
 

Sign Up for Library Text Alerts

Starting November first, the Glen Ellyn Public Library is excited to offer text message alerts for their patrons. These text alerts allow you to receive notices about holds that are available, items that are due soon, overdue or that can be renewed. The service is free, though standard messaging rates may apply.

Signing up for the service is easy. Any existing cardholder may text “SIGNUP” to the email address linc@shoutbomb.com. Then, you will receive a short series of messages asking for your library card number and PIN (library account password). The service will ask for your email address, which you can provide, though the word “none” will suffice.
 
 
 

Make Your Mark on the Glen Ellyn Library

Name the library after yourself or a loved one!

Think of the library when shopping for friends and family this holiday season. The Glen Ellyn Public Library Foundation offers you an opportunity to make your mark on the library.

In exchange for a financial contribution, you may have a part of the library named for yourself or a loved one. A variety of the library’s furniture and meeting spaces are available. Nameable items range from the end panel of a bookshelf to the library building itself. A plaque will be permanently affixed to the item of your choosing in exchange for a financial contribution. Visit gepl.org/naming to learn about the opportunities available.
 
 
 

State of the Glen Ellyn Public Library

Our Director, Dawn Bussey, recently gave a State of the Library presentation in front of the Village Board, demonstrating the library's value to the Glen Ellyn community. Click here to take a look at her presentation for yourself.
 
 
 

Winter 2011-2012 Newsletter

Our latest quarterly newsletter will soon arrive in most Glen Ellyn homes. If you want a preview or accidentally recycled this great resource, you can download and view or print it here.
 
 
 
 
 

Kindle Books Now Available!

Hurray! The wait is finally over. Our downloadable eBooks & audiobooks are now compatible with the Kindle. Visit our digital library for more information. You can also click here to download our guide to all library digital downloads.

View our press release.
 
 
 
 
 

BookMatch

One of a librarian's favorite jobs is to recommend books to patrons. We can't simply name a book because we liked it however:: we need to know the patron's preferences. The Glen Ellyn library is offering an exciting new service for avid readers of every stripe. BookMatch gives cardholders the opportunity to receive a customized list of titles prepared by our expert reader's advisory team. Click this link, fill out the short questionnaire, and within a week to ten days your list will be ready for you. Glen Ellyn patrons only, and those 18 years or older, please.