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Serving the community as the premier informational, educational, cultural, and recreational resource.

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11/13/2026

🦃 GOBBLE, GOBBLE! DAY 5 IS HERE! 🍂
--We 30 tickets left as we head into Day 5 of our Thanksgiving Turkey Ticket Distribution!

We've expanded the ticket distribution from 9 AM to 4:45 PM!

📅 Friday, November 13th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

Please remember to bring your Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District library card to register.

🎟️ Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last!

11/13/2026

Literacy Night: Mystery, Mind Games & Puzzles
Saturday, November 21st @ 10 AM
Visit GLPLD . ORG to register

Come and enjoy a literacy-themed day full of mystery, mind games, and puzzles. All ages welcome! Limit 50

11/12/2026

🦃 A Season of Giving, Gratitude, and Community! 🍂
--Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, sharing a meal, and giving thanks. However, we also recognize that for many individuals and families, the holiday season can be difficult. Some may not have family or loved ones nearby to celebrate with while others may be facing financial hardships that make putting a Thanksgiving meal on the table a challenge.

❤️ No one should have to feel forgotten or go without a meal this Thanksgiving.

With that in mind, the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District has compiled a list of locations throughout the Chicagoland area offering FREE Pre-Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving meals to individuals and families in our surrounding communities.

Whether you're looking for a warm meal, a place to gather, or simply an opportunity to enjoy the holiday in the company of others; we hope this information helps connect you with the generosity and kindness our communities have to offer.

🍁 Please take a moment to review and SHARE this information. You never know who among your friends, neighbors, or family members may benefit from it.

At the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District, we believe that community is about more than where we live. It's about looking out for one another, lending a helping hand, and making sure everyone feels welcome and valued. Because sometimes, the greatest gift we can give is simply letting someone know they are not alone.

11/12/2026

🦃 GOBBLE, GOBBLE! DAY 4 IS HERE! 🍂
--We have 46 TICKETS LEFT as we head into Day 4 of our Thanksgiving Turkey Ticket Distribution! We've expanded the ticket distribution from 9 AM to 7:45 PM!

📅 Thursday, November 12th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 7:45 PM

Please remember to bring your Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District library card to register.

🎟️ Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night! We're looking forward to seeing more of our library cardholders tonight!

11/12/2026

Senior Learn & Connect:
Developing a Positive Mindset
Thursday, November 19th @ 10 AM
Visit GLPLD . ORG to register

Join Dr. Maryse Nazon for an engaging three-part series focused on emotional wellness and healthy aging. Gain practical strategies, valuable resources, and connect with others while exploring topics that support a happier, healthier life. Limit 40.

Funding for this program may be provided in whole or in part by the Age Options Grant.

11/12/2026

Game Night Collective
Thursday, November 19th @ 5:30 PM
Visit GLPLD . ORG to register

Enjoy a variety of board games, card games, and party games while meeting new people in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Light refreshments will be served. Limit 20.

11/11/2026

PROGRAM REGISTRATION UPDATE: WE HEARD YOU!
--At the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District, your feedback matters!

When we first introduced priority program registration for Glenwood & Lynwood residents, registration was limited to in-person visits during the first week.

We listened to your comments and suggestions, reviewed our registration process, and made improvements to our online registration system to make signing up for programs easier, more convenient, and more accessible!

Beginning Monday, November 16, 2026, here's what's changing:
--FIRST WEEK – PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District cardholders can now register for programs ONLINE OR BY PHONE! No need to visit the library in person!

To qualify for priority registration, your library card must be in good standing:
- Card must not be expired.
- Outstanding fines must not exceed $5.00.
- Account must not have any blocks.

AFTER THE FIRST WEEK – OPEN REGISTRATION
--Registration will open to EVERYONE, including non-cardholders!

Thank you for speaking up and helping us improve! We're always looking for ways to make our library services more convenient and accessible for the communities we serve.

Your Library. Your Voice. We're Listening!

11/11/2026

Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
--If you have a moment, we invite you to stop by the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District and visit our Veterans Display.

Take a moment to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country.

❤️🤍💙 To all our veterans, past and present, thank you for your service, courage, and sacrifice. We honor you today and every day! 🇺🇸

11/11/2026

This Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, we honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces, serving our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

We also pause to remember those who are no longer with us, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and the freedoms we cherish.

Their service will never be forgotten, their sacrifices will never be taken for granted, and their legacies will live on for generations to come.

From all of us at the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District, we extend our deepest gratitude to all Veterans, past and present, and to the families who have shared in their sacrifices.

All gave some. Some gave all. We remember them all.

11/11/2026

🦃 GOBBLE, GOBBLE! NIGHT 3 IS HERE! 🍂
--We have 56 TICKETS LEFT as we head into Night 3 of our Thanksgiving Turkey Ticket Distribution!
📅 Tonight, Wednesday, November 11th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Just like the previous nights, please remember to bring your Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District library card to register.

🎟️ Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night! We're looking forward to seeing more of our library cardholders tonight!

Address

19901 Stony Island Avenue
Lynwood, IL
60411

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17087580090

Website

http://www.glpld.org/

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