December 3
2017
Issue
146
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HEADLINER
Stories with Santa at the Glen Ellyn Fire Station
Saturday, December 9 | 1-3 pm
524 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn
Santa is making a special trip from the North Pole to hear your Christmas wish list and to take a picture with you! While you wait your turn to sit on Santa's lap, enjoy stories read by librarians from the Glen Ellyn Public Library and carols sung by the Glenbard South Madrigals. For kids of all ages.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Minecraft: Gingerbread House Challenge
Wednesday, December 6 and 13 | 6:30-7:30 pm
Collaborate with fellow Minecrafters to replicate an epic Minecraft Gingerbread House. Participants must know how to play the PC version of Minecraft. For grades 3-5. 
December 6:  Reserve your spot.
December 13:  Reserve your spot.
Plots n' Pizza
Monday, December 4 | 6-7 pm
Kids and their parents will enjoy delicious pizza, friendly conversation, and fun activities at this monthly book club. Copies of book discussion title, Sidekicks by Dan Santat, are available at the Youth Information Desk. For grades 3-5.  Reserve your spot.
GET INVOLVED
Used Gift Book Sale
Through December 23
Give the gift of books! Purchase previously-loved books through Saturday, December 23 during the annual Used Book Gift Sale in the lobby. Make your holiday preparations easier by selecting pre-wrapped book bundles to give to loved ones. Prices vary.  The sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and all sales benefit the library.

3D Printed Ornaments
Twenty-five local kids and adults put their maker skills to use in a 3D Design Competition and created original ornaments celebrating the library's 110th anniversary. All designs were printed and library staff voted for their favorite ornament. The top three favorite ornaments are available to purchase for $5 each at the library. Don't miss this unique keepsake; only a limited number of ornaments will be printed. Proceeds will benefit the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Stories with Santa Kids Buffet
Saturday, December 9 | 11:30 am-3 pm
499 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn
Before or after your Santa experience, enjoy a kid buffet at North Side Bar & Grill (across the street from the Fire Station) while Classic Holiday Movies play for all to enjoy.


Explore these links to find out what's happening in Glen Ellyn:
WORLD BOOK KIDS (ONLINE RESEARCH TOOL)

World Book Kids is the premier online resource developed especially for young students. The site has been optimized for tablets and features image-based navigation, easy-to-read articles, thousands of images and videos, as well as a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities. For students in grades 1 -5.  To access outside the library, click on "Go to Full Site" and enter your GE Library Card number. Click "Go to Full Site again for menu. 

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Glen Ellyn Public Library
- So Much More Than Books -
400 Duane Street
Glen Ellyn, Illinois

630-469-0879