September 17
2017
Issue
137

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HEADLINER
Start Early, Start Smart: Career Readiness
Monday, September 18 | 6:30-8:30 pm
Students who go to college with a plan tend to do better academically, graduate on time, and successfully launch their careers. Get the tools you need to improve your college planning and decision-making processes from Georgia Koch of Career Vision. Reserve your spot.
SPOTLIGHT ON
West Suburban Homeschool Band
Wednesday, September 20 | 1:30-2:30 pm
Hear a performance from the West Suburban Homeschool Band, a band founded to provide an opportunity for homeschooled students to develop their musical talents. After the performance, try the different instruments for yourself! For kids of all ages. Reserve your spot.
3D Desin Contest
Now Through October 1
Put your maker skills to use and create and submit an original 3D ornament celebrating the library's 110th anniversary. The winning design will be produced and sold as a keepsake at the library during the Holiday Walk on November 24. All sales will benefit the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation. 

Submissions must be in .stl format and emailed to  [email protected] between September 1 and October 1. Limit one entry per person. Designs must be printable, original creations.
SPECIAL EVENT
The Jungle Book Ball
Saturday, November 4 | 7-10 pm
Evoking Rudyard Kipling's beloved tale of Mowgli and his jungle adventures, this formal-attire ball will feature local fare, an open bar, live and silent auctions, and so much more! General tickets are $150 per person and VIP Prologue tickets, which grant access to a VIP hour beginning at 6 pm, are $300 per person.  Purchase tickets now.

Proceeds from The Jungle Book Ball will support Phase III of the Glen Ellyn Public Library Master Renovation Plan. For more details visit  gepl.org/redesign. All donations made to the Glen Ellyn Library Foundation are tax deductible as allowable by law.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Poochapalooza at Spring Avenue Dog Park
Saturday, September 23 | 1-4 pm | 185 Spring Ave.
All the cool characteristics that make canines great companions will be on display at the Glen Ellyn Park District's Poochapalooza event for dogs and their owners. Attendees will enjoy Skydogz performances, an off-leash area, a tennis ball raffle, a kid's craft tent, and pet-related vendors at the Spring Avenue Dog Park.

It's free admission and the first 200 dogs at the gate get a "Very Important Pooch" goody bag! There's a costume contest, too, so dogs can strut their stuff in their finest attire. This event is a must for anyone who owns, fosters, or just loves dogs. Poochapalooza is sponsored by Knoll Animal Hospital, Pet Supplies Plus, and Kriser's Natural Pet. Find out more at the GE Park's Poochapalooza page.

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CULTUREGRAMS: AN ONLINE RESOURCE FOR KIDS

Students in grades 2 through 8 will have the world at their fingertips. Learn about the history, customs, and everyday life of countries around the world. CultureGrams features concise, reliable, and up-to-date information on the world's countries and people. There are four different editions available: World Edition, Kids Edition, States Edition, and Provinces Edition.