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Virtual Reality

Have you ever wanted to climb a mountain? Well, now you can! Try the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and explore an underwater safari park, ride wild roller coasters, or fight a robot uprising.

  • Visitors age 13 and up may participate.
  • To reserve your one-hour VR session, please call the 2nd Floor Information Desk at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Participants, including all members of a participating group, must have signed waivers. Waivers of participants between the ages of 13 and 17 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian at the library and witnessed by a staff member.

Power up your devices with charging stations

Keep your devices charged with charging stations in the Youth Department, on the 2nd floor, and near The Cafe.

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  • If you don’t see the charging cable you need, please let us know so that we can get it for you
  • For more detailed information, please contact our Information Technology Manager

Volunteers of all ages can help make our community a better place

The library has opportunities for students in middle school and high school, or adults 18 and older, to volunteer inside the library or locally in the community.

Your contributions will provide an enriching experience for you and your neighbors.

The Middle Squad

Join The Middle Squad to stay involved over summer break or keep busy during the school year.

  • Have fun while fulfilling service hour requirements
  • Want to get involved? Fill out an application today
  • Whether you volunteer during the school year or over summer break, we show our appreciation with end-of-program “thank you” parties!

For information regarding middle school volunteer opportunities, please contact our Middle School Librarian

High School Summer Volunteer Program

Learn new skills and build your résumé by joining the High School Summer Volunteer Program. Between June and August, gain experience with clerical tasks, create digital content, and earn the chance to write blog entries for the GEPL website. Fill out an application.

High School Leadership Council

The High School Leadership Council at Glen Ellyn Public Library meets September – May. Homeschool, Glenbard South, Glenbard West, St. Francis, Montini, Fenwick, Wheaton Academy, or Benet Academy students are invited to apply.

  • Develop leadership and teamwork skills in a supportive environment
  • Participate in activities like setting up long-term goals or completing one-day projects
  • Depending on your skills and interests, perform tasks that we think you’ll enjoy

For information regarding high school volunteer opportunities, please contact our Young Adult Librarian

Find additional opportunities for teenagers to volunteer outside the library.

Volunteer opportunities for adults include

Home Delivery

Help deliver library materials to members of the community who are permanently or temporarily unable to visit the library. Please fill out our volunteer application if you are interested in becoming a long-term home delivery volunteer. Please check “applying for specific position” and specify “home delivery.”

Next Chapter Book Club

Become a trained facilitator and volunteer to work with the Next Chapter Book Club.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

For more information regarding home delivery, materials processing, and other volunteer opportunities at the library, please contact the library by email at director followed by @gepl.org.

Join our email lists to stay informed

Our GEPL e-newsletters provide general and interest-specific information about the library. Join now!

  • Choose Bookmark It! and receive an email each Sunday evening about upcoming library events
  • Choose Meet the Artist and receive an invitation to our monthly Meet the Artist reception for personal interaction and viewing of the featured artwork
  • Choose The Middle Files and receive monthly emails that contain book reviews and suggestions, middle school member profiles, and activities for grades 6-8
  • Choose L2B Communications and receive monthly emails about tools that will help you start, improve, or grow your small business or non-profit

Talk to a librarian using our online chat

Ask us anything with our online chat! Send an instant message to a library staff member, and an available librarian will assist you or direct your question accordingly.

  • Find our online chat on the GEPL contact page

Explore the library with ease – carry all of your materials in a tote bag

Ready to check out your amazing finds from the library but don’t have a free hand to carry your coffee? Take everything home in a GEPL tote bag!

  • Tote bags are available to bring home and/or use during your visit, and are located near the self-checkouts

Find staff-approved titles on display near Library Services

Visit the Lobby Display to find new titles and featured HotPicks selected by library staff.

Find curated displays on the 2nd floor

Staff Picks

Check the Library for new topics on display each month!

Business Resources

Magazines, books, and audiobooks from the library’s Business Collection

The Village of Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission

Recommendations for environmentally-friendly living

In The News

Keep up with current events and popular topics

Classics

Displayed in the lounge

Emerging Authors

Books that take place in metro Chicago or whose author who lives in the Chicagoland area. Learn more.

Use print spots to print, copy, and scan documents and photos

Come visit one of the library’s print spots to print documents and make copies, or print your materials from outside of the library using our wireless printing service.

  • Print in color for 50 cents a page or black and white for 10 cents a page using a library computer or our wireless printing service
  • Copy items for 50 cents a page for color copies or 10 cents a page for black and white
  • Scan your documents and photos and save, print, or share the images using the library’s SimpleScan Station on the 2nd floor
Learn More
  • Find detailed instructions and more information about wireless printing at GEPL

Visit the Digital Media Lab to create original music, photography, and videos

Record and edit podcasts or make a masterpiece with iMovie in our soundproof Digital Media Lab.

  • Use the green screen, high-quality stereo speakers, and Adobe Creative Cloud to promote your business and unleash your creativity.
  • Get professional sound with wall panel sound diffusers and an electric guitar
  • Use the mini-lighting studio to take quality pictures of your products
  • Learn new programs like Final Cut Pro and iMovie
  • Bring your library card and a photo ID
Learn More
  • For more information, please visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or contact our Instruction Librarian and Business Liaison
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