July 8
2018
Issue
176
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HEADLINER
Storm Drain Medallions: An Environmental Project for Teens
Saturday, July 14 | 2-4 pm
Learn the impact you have on your local watersheds and tips you can implement to become a better steward of the environment. Take action by applying medallions on nearby storm drains to help further educate residents on the importance of preventing pollution. For grades 9-12.  Reserve your spot.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Small Business Seminar: The Hiring Process
Wednesday, July 11 | 7:30-9 am 
The goal of every small business owner is growth, but with growth comes increased work and responsibilities. In 2015, 42% of small business owners said hiring new employees is their biggest challenge. 

Learn to make the employment process more manageable and effective for your small business with help from Ute Westphal, Program Specialist at the Center for Entrepreneurship at College of DuPage and a certified Business Development Advisor. Free tickets available.
Found Art
Wednesday, July 11 | 3-4 pm
Turn discarded books into works of art during this fun upcycle event. For grades 6-8.
Friends Used Book Sale
Saturday, July 14 | 9 am - 2 pm
Purchase quality, gently used books at discount prices! Visit gepl.org/friends for more information. 
SPECIAL EVENT
GEPL Reads for SCARCE
May 29 through September 2
For the past five years, the Glen Ellyn Public Library has tied the Summer Reading program to a philanthropic cause -- embracing the volunteer spirit of the community -- and challenging members to not just read, but to read for a benevolent purpose.

And this summer is no different, as the library partners with SCARCE, an award-winning nonprofit that provides environmental education through hands-on programs to schools, organizations, and the community.  This year, the library challenges kids to read for 70,000 hours and adults to read 4,000 books. Help make a difference in your community.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Alice Paul: Winning Votes for Women
Thursday, July 12 | 7 pm | GE Historical Society
In partnership with the Lombard Historical Society, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society  is hosting a special collaborative event featuring Leslie Goddard.  Alice Paul was the dynamic women's suffrage leader who pioneered techniques of picketing, parades, and other non-violent civil disobedience.  Be sure to join us for this free program. 

Explore these links to find out what's happening in Glen Ellyn:
I WAS ANASTASIA BOOK REVIEW  BY BRENNA MURPHY

I'm a huge fan of historical fiction, especially when there is a mystery involved. I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon had me hooked from page one. When a freezing woman is pulled from a canal in Berlin claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, many doubt her story. Alternating between Anastasia's youth and Anna's adulthood fight to be officially recognized as Anastasia, a treacherous and intriguing story unravels. Is Anna truly Anastasia? Can she trust those claiming to help her? Readers who enjoy dramatic, compelling historical fiction will want to read this and find out. You can also join me for a discussion of I Was Anastasia this Thursday, July 12 from 7-8 pm.

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