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Doctor Who Escape Room (Adults)

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The TARDIS has landed somewhere in history and it’s up to you to track it down. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The TARDIS has landed somewhere in history and it’s up to you to track it down. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Creative Writing Club (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Drop in to let your imagination (and pencil) run wild as you get inspired and eat snacks. Sharing is optional.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Event Details:

Drop in to let your imagination (and pencil) run wild as you get inspired and eat snacks. Sharing is optional.

This event is in the "Family" group.

College of DuPage Theater Presents: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Doo-Wop

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Lace up your “glass” saddle shoes and step into the sock-hop sensation at Fairy-Tale High! Join Cindy as she trades in her poodle skirt for a dazzling gown to wear at the Homecomin...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Lace up your “glass” saddle shoes and step into the sock-hop sensation at Fairy-Tale High! Join Cindy as she trades in her poodle skirt for a dazzling gown to wear at the Homecoming dance hosted by teen-celebrity Elvis Charming.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Book Club: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Summer Book Club:

Read or listen to a preselected book at home and discuss it at the monthly meeting.  Each registrant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last.  ...

Event Details:

Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 23

Summer Book Club

Read or listen to a preselected book at home and discuss it at the monthly meeting.  Each registrant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last. 

Event Details:

Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime outside with stories, songs and rhymes. Participants are welcome to bring blankets to sit on. In the event of rain Family Storytime will move inside.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime outside with stories, songs and rhymes. Participants are welcome to bring blankets to sit on. In the event of rain Family Storytime will move inside.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Doctor Who Escape Room (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

The TARDIS has landed somewhere in history and it’s up to you to track it down. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The TARDIS has landed somewhere in history and it’s up to you to track it down. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Doctor Who Escape Room (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

The TARDIS has landed somewhere in history and it’s up to you to track it down. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The TARDIS has landed somewhere in history and it’s up to you to track it down. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Doctor Who Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

The TARDIS has landed somewhere in history and it’s up to you to track it down. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The TARDIS has landed somewhere in history and it’s up to you to track it down. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Paint Night (All Ages)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening at the library where we will brush up on our painting skills. Bond with your loved ones while creating masterpieces and memories.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening at the library where we will brush up on our painting skills. Bond with your loved ones while creating masterpieces and memories.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Getting Started with PowerPoint

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation progr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs around.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Make a Bug Hotel (Grades 1-3)

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Let’s provide our local pollinators and creepy-crawly companions a place to stay! We’ll create bug hotels from natural materials to put in our backyards or gardens.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let’s provide our local pollinators and creepy-crawly companions a place to stay! We’ll create bug hotels from natural materials to put in our backyards or gardens.

Disclaimer(s)

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Backstage: An Anthology of Vaudeville Stories

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of tales about some of Vaudeville’s greatest stars (and lesser known performers) and their backstage lives. Storyteller William Pack takes you to the other side of...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of tales about some of Vaudeville’s greatest stars (and lesser known performers) and their backstage lives.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.

Preschool Art in the Park (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Watch your little ones connect with the world around them by hearing stories and creating artwork! Aprons are provided.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Watch your little ones connect with the world around them by hearing stories and creating artwork! Aprons are provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.

Preschool Art in the Park (rain location)

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Bingo Afternoon (Grades 4-12)

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Junior Garden Club: Nature Sketching (Grades 4-6)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Calling all budding gardeners. Earn your green thumb this summer! Each month, we’ll explore the wonders of gardening through fun and interactive activities. This month we'll mee...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Calling all budding gardeners. Earn your green thumb this summer! Each month, we’ll explore the wonders of gardening through fun and interactive activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Corona de Bolsillo con Aro Bordado (Adultos) / Embroidery Hoop Pocket Wreath (Adults)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Puedes hacer esta bonita corona de bolsillo DIY en menos de media hora usando un bastidor de bordado y arpillera. ¡Cambia las flores para cada temporada! / You can make this pretty...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Puedes hacer esta bonita corona de bolsillo DIY en menos de media hora usando un bastidor de bordado y arpillera. ¡Cambia las flores para cada temporada!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Pokéblade (Grade 3-6)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Pokeblade (Grades 3-6):

Meet up with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans! Show us your most powerful Pokémon cards and bring your best defenders, attackers, launchers and bursts! Stadiums are provided.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School

Pokeblade (Grades 3-6)

Meet up with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans! Show us your most powerful Pokémon cards and bring your best defenders, attackers, launchers and bursts! Stadiums are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Antique Appraisals with Rex Newell

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Trash or treasure? Find out during this Antiques Roadshow-like experience! Rex Newell, owner of Rex’s Antiques, will be here to appraise your collectibles and family heirlooms. Ple...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Trash or treasure? Find out during this Antiques Roadshow-like experience! Rex Newell, owner of Rex’s Antiques, will be here to appraise your collectibles and family heirlooms.

This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group.

Device Advice

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group:
Seniors (60+)
Event Details:

Drop in with your device (mobile/cell phone, tablet, iPad, laptop, Chromebook, etc.) for 1-on-1 assistance managing and troubleshooting apps, personal information, and projects.

Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group: Seniors (60+)
Event Details:

Drop in with your device (mobile/cell phone, tablet, iPad, laptop, Chromebook, etc.) for 1-on-1 assistance managing and troubleshooting apps, personal information, and projects.