December 17, 2017
Issue
148
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HEADLINER
Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | December 19-21
9:30-10 am and 10:30-11 am
Sing along to chilly songs, read snowy stories like Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner, and create a snowman craft to take home. For ages 2-6. 
SPOTLIGHT ON
Late Night Study
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
December 19-21 | 5-10 pm
Enjoy pizza, beverages, and extended hours while hitting the books and studying for high school final exams at the library. For grades 9-12. 
Trivia Night at North Side Sports Bar & Grill
Tuesday, December 19 | 7:30-10 pm
499 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn
Grab a group of friends and head to downtown Glen Ellyn for live trivia! Test your knowledge, from sports to history. First question is at 7:30 pm.
COMING 2018
First Floor Remodel
January 2018
Beginning in January 2018, the library goes under construction as the first floor gets an updated look. The remodel will create a new entrance and welcoming lobby area, consolidate Circulation's workspace, reconfigure the large public meeting rooms, update the public restrooms, and add two new features: a drive-up window and a café.  The project is estimated to take approximately five months and the library plans to remain open to the public during this time.
SWAN Migration
May 2018
The library is joining SWAN (System Wide Automated Network)! This means we'll be part of a larger library consortium in northern Illinois, expanding the library catalog to 729% of the materials currently available, and your library card will work at any of the consortium's 97 locations. For a full list of the SWAN member libraries, check out  www.swanlibraries.net/member-libraries. 
GET INVOLVED
The Friends of the Glen Ellyn Public Library
The Friends of the Library (FOL) is a volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds to support materials, programs, and literacy initiatives. The Friends welcome new members and offer service opportunities for youth and adult groups. Learn more about the Friends of the Library.
The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation
The Glen Ellyn Library Foundation was established in 1998 to build an endowment that will ensure that future residents of Glen Ellyn enjoy high quality library service in an attractive, state-of-the-art facility. The public library is at the heart of the Village, serving residents of all ages, races, creeds and socioeconomic levels. Learn more about the Library Foundation.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Free Family Holiday Movie: Home Alone
Saturday, December 23 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Glen Art Theater, 540 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn
Stop by the Glen Ellyn Art Theater to enjoy the family holiday movie, Home Alone. An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. Admission is free.

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CLOSURES
Christmas and New Year's Closures
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the library will close Sunday, December 24 and remain closed Monday, December 25 .

The library will close Sunday, December 31 and Monday, January 1, 2108 for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Did You Know: "Auld Lang Syne"
"Auld Lang Syne" is traditionally sung to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight and comes from an old Scottish folk song. The version we know today originated from the ballad "Old Long Syne" printed in 1711, and additional lyrics were composed (or collected) in Robert Burns's 1788 poem. Auld lang syne translates to "old long since" and actually means "times gone by."
PRESCHOOL FAIR SURVEY

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is conducting a survey regarding our Preschool Fair! For the past three years, the library has held a Preschool Fair in November. The community can learn about the variety of preschool programs available in Glen Ellyn, talk with representatives from the different schools, and take home information about curriculum and enrollment.  If you've attended the Preschool Fair before, we'd love your feedback. Please take a few minutes to share your input and comments.  Just click the link below to begin.

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