July 2
2017
Issue
126
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HEADLINER
Prep for College Series
The college admission process can be intimidating. The library can help with this Prep for College Series, providing expert college and test preparation guidance for high school students. Learn about all the programs in this series by visiting gepl.org/prep-for-college.

ACT Practice Test
Saturday, July 8 | 9 am-12 pm
Conquer test-day jitters by taking the ACT practice test. Receive your results by phone, email or an appointment with the C2 Education Program Director. Reserve your spot.
SPOTLIGHT ON
A Play on Words: Presented by College of DuPage Theater
Saturday, July 8 | 2-3 pm
What is your favorite word? Words can make you feel good, bad, sad, angry, happy. How do you use your words? Bring yourself, your imagination, and your enthusiasm for three plays on words that are perfect for the entire family. For kids of all ages. Reserve your spot.
Play Outside with GEPL at Prairie Path Park
Friday, July 7 | 9:30-11 am
You're invited to play outside with us at Prairie Path Park! We'll have bubbles, sidewalk chalk, a big parachute, and other fun games for you to enjoy.
SPECIAL EVENT
GEPL Reads: Supplies 4 Success
Now through August 21
Read your way through enough fascinating, scintillating titles this summer and you'll help in-need kids get brand new backpacks and school supplies!

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is partnering with Supplies 4 Success, a locally-based charitable organization, that raises money to give in-need students in Glen Ellyn District 41 and Community Consolidated District 89 a school supply kit and backpack. When the community collectively reaches this year's summer reading goals, the Friends of the Glen Ellyn Public Library and the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation have each pledged funds that will buy supply-filled backpacks for 80 local children. Learn more at GEPL Reads: Supplies 4 Success.
GET INVOLVED
The Glen Ellyn Public Library Foundation
Want to Walk in the July 4th Parade?
The Foundation is looking for children to walk with library staff in this year's Fourth of July Parade. Children would help library staff promote the Foundation's upcoming  Jungle Book Ball. Contact Eileen Mullin-Gasteier, Ball Director, at  [email protected] to participate.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Glen Ellyn's 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, July 4 | 12 pm
Come and watch your town march by with American pride! More than 70 parade units will march through and around the village's downtown area. The route begins at Ellyn Avenue, goes west on Crescent Boulevard, north on Main Street and east on Linden Avenue to Lake Ellyn Park.  Find out more about July 4th activities.
CLOSURES
Glen Ellyn Public Library Closed
Tuesday, July 4 | All Day
T he Glen Ellyn Public Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4. Normal business hours will resume Wednesday, July 5. 

Did you know only two men signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776? They were John Hancock and Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress.
WHERE THE CHILD THINGS ARE: YOUTH BLOG

Written by Youth Department staff, Where the Child Things Are is an excellent source of information on a variety of topics for both parents and kids. Posts range from book recommendations to current interests - from "Summer Kid's Movies" to "The Dangers of Leveled Reading." New topics are posted every Thursday. 

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