July 23
2017
Issue
129
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HEADLINER
Healthy Eating the Mediterranean Way
Thursday, July 27 | 7-8:30 pm
The Mediterranean Diet is medically proven to help reach and maintain a healthy weight and improve cholesterol numbers when followed consistently. Laura Barr, Nutrition & Wellness Educator, deconstructs this ancient way of eating and reveals the associated health benefits. Reserve Your Spot.
JUST ADDED
Ping Pong Palooza
Wednesday, July 26 | 6-7 pm
See what all the buzz is about at the new and improved Prairie Path Park! Sign up to go paddle to paddle with other pong lovers. Paddles and balls will be provided. Participants will also receive a souvenir ping pong ball (while supplies last). For kids of all ages.  Reserve your spot.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Prep for College: SAT Practice Test
Saturday, July 29 | 9 am-12 pm
Practice makes perfect. Take an SAT practice test and receive a free detailed score analysis and conference with the C2 Education Program Director.  Reserve your spot.
Download the Library: Movies, Music, Magazines and More
Tuesday, July 25 | 7-8:30 pm
Find out how to use Hoopla, Overdrive, Zinio, Freegal and other online resources with your library card while at home or on-the-go. Reserve your spot.
SPECIAL EVENT
GEPL Reads: Supplies for Success
Now through August 21
Read your way through enough fascinating, scintillating titles this summer and you'll help in-need kids get bra nd 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. Register for summer reading at  GEPL Reads: Supplies 4 Success.
COMMUNITY CORNER
DuPage Trails App
Easily Find What You're Looking For On the Trails
The DuPage Trails app is a web-based application that provides users with a wealth of information about the DuPage County Regional Trail System. Included in the app's list of features are trail names and mile markers, trail surface types, parking lot locations, restroom locations, rest area locations and information, information kiosks, popular destinations, where to find emergency assistance, navigation to any location and real-time trail alerts. The app is a service of the DuPage County Division of Transportation. Visit DuPage County Bikeways to try the app.

Explore these links to find out what's happening in Glen Ellyn:
GEPL NEWS: A LIBRARY NEWS BLOG 

The GEPL News blog is a great way to keep abreast of what's happening at the library. Topics range from upcoming events, to featured services, to Friends and Foundation news. Recently posted topics include: The Jungle Book Ball (a formal fundraiser that will help the library complete its renovation), Next Chapter Book Club (a community-based book club for individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities), and the Friends of the Library's recent $33,000 donation.

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