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Glenside Summer Carnival

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to the Glenside Summer Carnival! Enjoy an afternoon of mini bowling, wacky ring toss, face painting, and more!

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

Bring the whole family to the Glenside Summer Carnival! Enjoy an afternoon of mini bowling, wacky ring toss, face painting, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Protecting Yourself from Consumer Fraud

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The most prevalent form of fraud today is made up of imposter scams, telephone/online marketing scams, home repair scams, charity scams, and health care scams. The Illinois Office ...

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

The most prevalent form of fraud today is made up of imposter scams, telephone/online marketing scams, home repair scams, charity scams, and health care scams.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Wednesday, July 17, 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.

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.

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about an artist and make a project inspired by their art.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about an artist and make a project inspired by their art.

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

Family Game Night (All Ages)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School, Family
Event Details:

Let the games begin! Bring your competitive spirit and join in on the laughter as we play a variety of board games, card games, and more.

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

Let the games begin! Bring your competitive spirit and join in on the laughter as we play a variety of board games, card games, and more.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 6-8)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Grab your dice and prepare for an unforgettable journey filled with magic, monsters, and mystery. Join us for this one-shot (an adventure that is completed in one session) where yo...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Grab your dice and prepare for an unforgettable journey filled with magic, monsters, and mystery.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.

Sensational Summer (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Celebrate the joys of the summer season with stories, songs, a craft, and a treat!

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate the joys of the summer season with stories, songs, a craft, and a treat!

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.

Sensational Summer (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Celebrate the joys of the summer season with stories, songs, a craft, and a treat!

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate the joys of the summer season with stories, songs, a craft, and a treat!

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Family" group.

Movie Night With A Cop at Safety Town: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Grab your blanket and head to Safety Town, located at 301 Civic Center Plaza, for a family-friendly film, popcorn, and glow sticks. Strengthen community ties and have a great time ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Grab your blanket and head to Safety Town, located at 301 Civic Center Plaza, for a family-friendly film, popcorn, and glow sticks. Strengthen community ties and have a great time with your neighbors and local heroes! Weather permitting.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Historias de Oficiales de Policía y Galletas (Familia) / Police Officer Stories & Cookies (Family)

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de historias, galletas, y hojas para colorear con un Oficial de Policía de Glendale Heights. ¡Tendran la oportunidad de conocer la patrulla después!...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de historias, galletas, y hojas para colorear con un Oficial de Policía de Glendale Heights. ¡Tendran la oportunidad de conocer la patrulla después!

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Bingo Afternoon (Grades 1-3)

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
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.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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.

Pintura Acrílica (Adultos) / Acrylic Painting (Adults)

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

La pintura acrílica es una opción fantástica para quienes disfrutan trabajando con colores vibrantes. / Acrylic painting is a fantastic option for those who enjoy working with vibr...

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

La pintura acrílica es una opción fantástica para quienes disfrutan trabajando con colores vibrantes. / Acrylic painting is a fantastic option for those who enjoy working with vibrant colors.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Dinosaur Discoveries (All Ages)

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

See real dinosaur bones up close and learn about what it’s like to be a paleontologist digging for fossils! The T-Rexplorers will stay up to 30 minutes after the program for pictur...

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

See real dinosaur bones up close and learn about what it’s like to be a paleontologist digging for fossils! The T-Rexplorers will stay up to 30 minutes after the program for pictures and a closer look at the dinosaur fossils.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Tuesday, July 23, 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, July 23, 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 "Adults" group.

Soup, Egg Roll, Stir Fry, and Rice: Hidden Meanings in Chinese Food

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered why Chinese food comes in a combination of soup, egg roll, stir fry, and rice? Do you wince at seeing whole fish served with heads on? Rest assured, it’s not...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered why Chinese food comes in a combination of soup, egg roll, stir fry, and rice? Do you wince at seeing whole fish served with heads on? Rest assured, it’s not to upset your appetite.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Wednesday, July 24, 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.

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 "Family" group.

Dinosaur Trivia Night (All Ages)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Test your wits with exciting trivia questions about these prehistoric giants and see who will reign supreme as the ultimate dino expert!

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

Test your wits with exciting trivia questions about these prehistoric giants and see who will reign supreme as the ultimate dino expert!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Art:

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided. ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Toddler Art

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. 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 "Adults" group.

Decorating with Herbs

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the art of incorporating the color and fragrance of herbs into your home decor with herb gardener extraordinaire Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh. Make simple, yet amazing, decorati...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Discover the art of incorporating the color and fragrance of herbs into your home decor with herb gardener extraordinaire Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh.