In 2018, the world is celebrating the creation of Dr. Victor Frankenstein's monster. Kate Seiferth, English instructor at College of DuPage, discusses the masterful delights of Mary Shelley's astonishing novel and the tidal wave of imitations and cultural influence that the book left in its wake.Reserve Your Spot.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Sensory Saturdays
Saturday, March 10 | 9:30-10:15 am
Engage your senses with a variety of sensory art projects and sensory play at this inclusive playgroup for children who receive therapy. Sensory Saturdays are held on the second Saturday of each month. For birth through 5 years.
Friends Used Book Sale
Saturday, March 10 | 9 am-2 pm
Sunday, March 11 | 1-4 pm
Purchase quality, gently used books at discount prices! For more information about the Friends of the Library, visit gepl.org/friends.
Meet the Artist: Vicki Frasco
Sunday, March 11 | 2-3:30 pm
Stop by the library for a meet-and-greet honoring artist Vicki Frasco. Her acrylic-on-canvas collection, Inspired by Nature, reflects her love of wildlife and the great outdoors. Learn more about Vicki and get a sneak peek of her exhibit at gepl.org/meet-the-artist.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteering at the Library
Next Chapter Book Club Facilitator Openings
Are you a book lover? Do you have two evenings each month free? Enrich your life by bringing to others the joy of talking about books! Volunteer to help facilitate the Glen Ellyn Public Library's Next Chapter Book Club, an exciting program that promotes literacy, social interaction, and community inclusion for adults with developmental disabilities. Visit gepl.org/support/volunteer to learn more about this an other volunteer opportunities at the library.
"We love our library. It's an incredible resource. So very grateful for the time, thought, and intentionality that goes into the programming and resources that are available there. Thank you for your hard work!" - Survey Respondent
If you've joined any of our programs at the library, chances are you've received a survey from us. The surveys help us evaluate and improve our programming, so we can continue to provide quality programs for our members. Looking at 2017 survey data, 91% of survey respondents rated our programs positively, with 56% rating them excellent. A majority of respondents also planned to attend more programs and share information learned with friends and family. So, if you haven't checked out one of our programs yet, you should! We are grateful for all the feedback - both positive and constructive - that helps us create programming that truly benefits our community.
