Storytime Registration is Open!

This storytime session we have many exciting classes for you to participate in:

For little ones ages birth to 9 months we offer Good Beginnings, a parent and child class that helps our smallest patrons get a great start on literacy by presenting very simple songs, rhymes, and stories.
Wednesdays at 10:30-11 AM. Registration required.

For our little ones 6 months to 23 months we offer JumpStart a program that nurtures their rapidly developing minds with songs, fingerplays, and books that develop their motor and listening skills.
Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30-10 AM. Registration required.

For children ages 18 months to 36 months NextStep is offered. Longer and more complex stories are shared in this program to continue strengthening children's listening skills.
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30-10 AM. Registration required.

For those intrepid kids ready to step out on their own we have two chances for them to begin using their social skills with others their age:

3-5 Year- Old children will have a chance to interact by singing, dancing, and helping tell stories in a special session just for them.
Thursdays at 9:30-10 AM. Registration required.

Afterschool, 4-7 Year-Old children can get their wiggles out with a big group of their new friends in a late afternoon session.
Thursdays at 4-4:30 PM. Registration required.

And for all ages fun we offer action-packed Drop-in Storytimes:

An AM Drop-in Storytime to get your morning started right with fun songs, books and fingerplays.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30-11 AM. No registration required.

And a Afternoon Drop-in Storytime to get you through the middle of day with more fun songs, books, and fingerplays.
Tuesdays at 1:30-2 PM. No registration required.

You can even wear your pajamas to a Slipper Stories Drop-in that presents some nighttime stories.
Tuesdays at 7-7:30 PM. No registration required.

For more information about storytimes at Glen Ellyn Public Library click here or stop in and ask a friendly librarian. To register your child click here or any of the underlined text for a specific storytime.

Coming soon - the GEPL Puppet Club!

If you’re in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, and if you like to perform, then we need you for the Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Puppet Club. In Puppet Club, we use professionally-created puppets, but we’ll also be making our own puppets as well as scenery and props. We'll create stories and songs too! We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. beginning September 21 and going through November 9. Then on Saturday, November 13, we’ll stage a Puppet Show on a real-live puppet stage for audiences of all ages! We need you to join Puppet Club. Just be sure that you are available for all club meetings and the performance. Sign-ups begin Saturday, September 4, 2010.

Drop-in storytimes with Robin and Ridgeway

We have drop-in storytimes in the meeting room on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Robin and Ridgeway, until September 2.

Our fall 9-week storytime session begins September 21. Registration for Glen Ellyn card holders begins September 14.

Our newest class for our youngest patrons is called "Good Beginnings". Robin offers this class for babies from birth-9 months old with a caregiver. The 4-week class is on Wednesdays from September 8-29, at 10:30-11:00. Registration begins August 31, online, by phone or in person.

SUMMER READING

Summer reading has come to a successful end. Over 1700 children reported in, with a staggering total of 62, 179 hours being read. Over 1200 books were earned by our voracious readers, with 151 of them reading 100 hours and earning a second book. Congratulations to all who participated. You did GREAT!

Remember the Reading Patch Club begins October 1. Storytime registration begins September 14.

Be sure and check out the calendar on our home page for other exciting programs!

Create sidewalk art!

Patty Peixoto is returning this year to do another Family Chalk Art class on Saturday, August 28 from 10:00-1:00.

Practice your ideas in the meeting room to start, then go to the Library's covered sidewalk to draw on the pavement.

Participants are encouraged to bring hats and kneepads. All drawing materials will be provided.

Register by phone at 630-469-0879, or click here to register online.

This class is the same weekend as the Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, sponsored by the Lions Club, so plan to make a day of it!

Book Swap for 5th Grade and Under

Another way to REduce, REuse, and REcycle. Start the school year off with new-to-you books! You may bring up to 10 books into the Library anytime before August 21 and return to choose books Saturday August 21 or Sunday August 22. Please do not bring magazines, music, or games--just books. Come anytime between 9 am and 5 pm Saturday August 21 or 1-4 pm Sunday August 22.

Scavenger Hunt results

"Searching the Story" scavenger hunt in downtown Glen Ellyn ran from June 14-July 31. There were 46 participating businesses listed in the booklet. A total of 126 booklets were turned in for prizes.

The 17 prize winners are:
Ugly Dolls from AliKat Boutique: Cooper Board, Ashley Faganel, Michael Santana, Madison Hacker, Lily Humphrey, Amanda Dean

Gold Unicorn charm from Costello Jewelry: Meredith Miscinski
Bookstore gift certificates for $10 each: Hannah Jackman, Ellen Bassett, Jacquelyn Folts, Ashley Hagstrom, Robert Sladewski
Bundles of Books gift certificate for $25: Camden Marschand
Bistro Monet gift certificates for $25 each: Maribella Fues, Kathryn Glynn
Renaissance Art Studio "Toy Story" goodie bag: Alexander Demeris
Grand Prize $100 downtown shopping spree: Brooke Dougherty

In addition, Qdoba Mexican Grill donated entree coupons for children under 12, so that everyone who turned in a booklet could receive these coupons!

Thanks to all the participating businesses and the Downtown Glen Ellyn Alliance for this annual family activity!