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ELL Conversation Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Fun in the Sun (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

10:30am - 11:15am
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bask in the golden rays of the sun with tales of adventure. Afterwards, craft up some fun and enjoy a sweet treat!

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. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

After Hours: Giant Clue & Pizza (Grades 7-12)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Colonel Mustard in the library with a slice of pizza! Step into the shoes of iconic Clue characters as you navigate our larger-than-life game board, solving clues and unraveling the mystery. Crack the case and the pizza box wide open!

Movie Night With A Cop at Safety Town: Wish (PG)

8:00pm - 10:00pm
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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+)
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. 

Lotería Mexicana (Familia) / Mexican Bingo (Family)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
En Español
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

Ven pasa una divertida hora jugando lotería y comiendo antojitos mexicanos. / Join us and spend an hour playing bingo and eating Mexican snacks.

Sun Art (Grades 1-6)

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Make art that shines as bright as you! Harness the power of the sun to make dazzling art projects like sun prints, shadow tracings, and more.

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. 

Arte de Sal (Adultos) / Salt Art (Adults)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Si estás buscando una idea increíble, tienes que probar este técnica de acuarela. / If you are looking for an awesome idea, you must try this watercolor technique.

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
STEM
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM

Family Lego Party

We’ll bring the LEGO bricks; you bring the creativity! Whether you’re a LEGO master or a beginning brick builder, this event promises fun for the whole family.

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. 

ELL Conversation Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

10:00am - 11:00am
ELL Study
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.

 

Family Storytime (All Ages)

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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. 

Creative Writing Club (Grades 4-6)

3:00pm - 3:45pm
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.

Make Your Dog a Snuffle Mat

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Looking for an enriching way to provide mental stimulation and slow down your dog’s eating?

Family Storytime (All Ages)

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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. 

Comics & Crafts: Meesh the Bad Demon (Grades 5-8)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.

This month we are reading Meesh the Bad Demon by Michelle Lam.

Excel: Beyond the Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Study
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

If you’ve just dipped your toes into the popular spreadsheet program, this will help you advance. Topics include: sorting and filtering data; creating simple calculations; and more.

Kawaii Summer Drawing (Grades 1-3)

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Prepare for cuteness overload as we practice drawing adorable summer objects.

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. 

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. 

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration 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)

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. 

Solar Energy & Sustainability

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join solar ambassador Jeffrey Gahris to learn all about making the switch to solar energy to power your home (and lower your bills).

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

10:30am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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)

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. 

Capacitación y Educación Gratuitas Sobre RCP (Adultos)

11:00am - 1:00pm
En Español
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Presentada por Dupage Health Coalition y Dupage HEART, esta capacitación gratuita en RCP lo ayudará a convertirse en un héroe cotidia

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. 

Free CPR Training & Education (Adults)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Presented by the Dupage Health Coalition and HEART, this free CPR training will help you become an everyday hero and save lives in your community. Please note this is not an official CPR certification program.

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.