Glen Ellyn Library aids Habitat homeowner
The Glen Ellyn Public Library is asking the community to join in a Read to Build program to help Habitat for Humanity provide a family in need with new appliances.
The library is challenging kids to read for 70,000 hours and adults to read 4,500 books. When the community meets these goals, the Friends of the Library and the Glen Ellyn Public Library Foundation will each donate funds to DuPage Habitat for Humanity to purchase new appliances for a homeowner.
This marks the fourth year the library has tied summer reading to a philanthropic cause, embracing the volunteer spirit of the community.
"Knowing that by meeting a set goal they will be helping someone in the community provides that extra bit of motivation to read," said Dawn Bussey, Glen Ellyn Public Library director. "People are always excited to learn who their reading will support this year."
Read to Build runs through Monday, Aug. 8. In addition to supporting a worthy cause, the library offers registration and participation prizes for readers of all ages. Sign up to participate in summer reading, and learn more about the prizes offered, by visiting gepl.org/read-to-build.
The library has planned educational, informational and entertaining programming to tie in to Read to Build this summer. Programs are held at the library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Here's what June still has to offer:
• Flower Power from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, June 20. Engage the senses while learning about backyard gardens. Activities include using real vegetables as stamps, creating tissue paper flowers and making bugs out of Play-Doh and other craft supplies. For ages 4-7.
• Building Homes, Community and Hope from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23. "A world where everyone has a decent place to live" is the vision of Habitat for Humanity. Learn more about this organization from DuPage Habitat for Humanity, including its mission, impact on communities, and how to get involved as a volunteer, donor or homeowner. Reserve your spot at gepl.org/read-to-build or by calling the library at (630) 469-0879.
• Composting: Building Your Garden from the Ground Up from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30. Improve the health and vitality of your garden by using organic matter generated in your home and yard with help from Tricia Bethke, University of Illinois Extension master gardener. Reserve your spot at gepl.org/read-to-build or by calling the library at (630) 469-0879.