Village Links’ Putt Putt FORE Fun at the Glen Ellyn Library

Fore! Join fellow library patrons young and old alike for a round of putt putt at the Glen Ellyn Public Library when stacks transform into links during the month of May. Village Links’ Putt Putt FORE Fun at the Glen Ellyn Public Library will consist of a total of three miniature putt putt holes strategically placed throughout the library and youth department. Each hole will feature books and other fun obstacles. It is free to participate, and youth ages 8-16 can even register to win a free Half Day Golf Lesson at Village Links of Glen Ellyn or a free bucket of range balls. This event will kick off the Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Game On: Summer Challenge as well as the Junior Summer Lesson Program at the Village Links Golf Course. In between swings, visitors can check out their favorite books and sign up to participate in the Game On: Summer Challenge. For more information, visit the Glen Ellyn Public Library’s website at www.gepl.org or call 630-469-0879. The Library is open Mondays to Thursdays from 9:00am - 9:00pm, Friday and Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The Village Links Junior Lesson Program offers a choice of Half Day and Full Day Golf Lesson Camps for boys and girls ages 8 and up. Camps are single day programs, and each is limited to 8 students. Visit www.villagelinksgolf.com to register or call the Golf Shop at 630-469-8180 for details.About the Village Links of Glen Ellyn The Village Links of Glen Ellyn is a Village owned, public golf course in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. They offer 27 holes of golf, extensive practice facilities, and year round dining at Reserve 22. Their top-rated, 7,200 yard championship 18-hole course is one of the elite layouts in the Midwest, having hosted 46 USGA and PGA Tour Qualifying events. The regulation length 9-hole course is ideal for the serious golfer as well as casual play. The Village Links is dedicated to the development of youth golf and currently boasts one of the top Youth Golf Programs in the Nation. Glen Ellyn Public Library The mission of the Glen Ellyn Public Library is to serve the community as a vibrant center for accurate information, robust learning, and personal discovery. The Glen Ellyn Public Library acts as a community center: a place to stay up to date on the latest trends in business and technology, learn a new hobby, and interact socially with others who share similar interests. We listen to the community and strive to incorporate the community’s needs into future programs and services. It’s about providing that extra bit of service and doing our best to provide you with the answers and resources you seek.The Glen Ellyn Public Library serves a community of over 27,000 people and is located about 20 miles west of the city of Chicago. Currently, the library holds over 220,000 items including books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs. The library, also, subscribes to over four dozen online databases and conducts programs and events for all ages.