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Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – April 2026

By: GEPL Staff

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… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – April 2026

More Than Books: Discover Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Library of Things

By: Dawn Bussey, Executive Director

When most people think of their local library, they picture shelves of books, quiet study tables, and perhaps a row of public computers. All of that still exists at Glen Ellyn Public Library—but it is no longer the full story. Tucked amongst the traditional collection is something many people have yet to discover: a Library… Read More about More Than Books: Discover Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Library of Things

Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – March 2026

By: GEPL Staff

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. Karen reads Be Quiet! by Ryan T Higgins. Marii reads chapter two of A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – March 2026

Glen Ellyn Community Montage

By: GEPL Staff

Readers of the spring issue of The Guide may have noticed the Glen Ellyn Community montage on its cover. Page 2 of The Guide mentions that "A 16"×20" limited-run archival print is available for sale, with 20% of the print price going to one of five Glen Ellyn community organization options of your choice." We… Read More about Glen Ellyn Community Montage

Library Plans for Carnegie Gift!

By: GEPL Staff

In October 2025, the library learned that we had received a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York! Carnegie encouraged libraries to use the gift to "celebrate the 250th anniversary, further their mission, and benefit their community." The library will use the $10,000 we received in four areas that align with our Strategic Plan.… Read More about Library Plans for Carnegie Gift!

Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – February 2026

By: GEPL Staff

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. Katy reads M is for Mango by Atinuke. Alexandra reads ¡1, 2, 3 Cumbia!: English-Spanish Manners Book by Delia Ruiz.… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – February 2026

Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – January 2026

By: GEPL Staff

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 Evergreen by Matthew Cordell. Alexandra reads We Laugh Alike: A Story that's Part English, Part Spanish, and a… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – January 2026

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