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Paint Your Own Chess Board (Grades 7-12)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

Add some flair to your next opening move! Paint a one-of-a-kind chess (or checker) board with colors and designs that show off your style.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add some flair to your next opening move! Paint a one-of-a-kind chess (or checker) board with colors and designs that show off your style.

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

Preschool Bingo Party (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten

We’ll explore letters, animals, shapes, and more in this classic game of chance—with a fun early learning twist.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

We’ll explore letters, animals, shapes, and more in this classic game of chance—with a fun early learning twist.

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

Lámpara de flores con limpiapipas (Adultos) / Flower Lamp Made with Pipe Cleaners (Adults)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults

Si estás buscando una idea increíble para hacer flores de distinta manera esta clase te va a encantar. / This class is a must if you’re looking for an easy and creative floral craft.

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

Si estás buscando una idea increíble para hacer flores de distinta manera esta clase te va a encantar. / This class is a must if you’re looking for an easy and creative floral craft.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside.

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

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside.

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 "Grade School" group

Garden Art: Canvas Flower Paintings (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Get inspired by the library’s garden! Create your own canvas painting using the colors, shapes, and textures you see outside.

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

Get inspired by the library’s garden! Create your own canvas painting using the colors, shapes, and textures you see outside.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Club: Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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.  ...

An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate…only to discover he lives seven years in the past.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate…only to discover he lives seven years in the past.

This event is in the "Family" group

College of DuPage Theater Presents: Alice in TV-Land (All Ages)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family

Lights. Camera. Action! When Alice stumbles into the dazzling world of TV-Land, she is swept into a whirlwind of sitcoms, wacky game show hosts, and over-the-top personalities.

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

Lights. Camera. Action! When Alice stumbles into the dazzling world of TV-Land, she is swept into a whirlwind of sitcoms, wacky game show hosts, and over-the-top personalities.

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

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside.

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

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside.

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 "Grade School" group

Minecraft Escape Room (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

Use your problem-solving skills to break out of this cube-filled escape room—just don’t let a mental block slow you down! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

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

Use your problem-solving skills to break out of this cube-filled escape room—just don’t let a mental block slow you 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

Minecraft Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

Use your problem-solving skills to break out of this cube-filled escape room—just don’t let a mental block slow you down! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your problem-solving skills to break out of this cube-filled escape room—just don’t let a mental block slow you 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

Anime Club (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

Celebrate your love of Japanese animation with screenings of your favorite anime, themed snacks, and Otaku activities.

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

Celebrate your love of Japanese animation with screenings of your favorite anime, themed snacks, and Otaku activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Started with PowerPoint

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration Required
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

Kawaii Summer Drawing (Grades 1-3)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

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

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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. 

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

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 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. ...

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required

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. 

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

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 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. ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required

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. 

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

Preschool Bingo Party (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten

We’ll explore letters, animals, shapes, and more in this classic game of chance—with a fun early learning twist.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

We’ll explore letters, animals, shapes, and more in this classic game of chance—with a fun early learning twist.

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

Super Spy Academy (Grades 4-6)

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a secret agent? Drop in to test your skills at spy-themed stations filled with puzzles, codes, and brain-teasing challenges!

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

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a secret agent? Drop in to test your skills at spy-themed stations filled with puzzles, codes, and brain-teasing challenges!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga en silla (Adultos) / Chair Yoga (Adults)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Adults

Ven pasa una hora haciendo poses fáciles de yoga con silla. / Spend an hour doing chair yoga with easy poses. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ven pasa una hora haciendo poses fáciles de yoga con silla. / Spend an hour doing chair yoga with easy poses. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Family
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.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join Diana Martinez, Executive Director of the MAC, for a behind-the-scenes look at COD’s highly anticipated summer exhibit featuring 50 original ukiyo-e prints—including nine by Hokusai—and immersive elements like a walk-through Edo printshop, Ja

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Diana Martinez, Executive Director of the MAC, for a behind-the-scenes look at COD’s highly anticipated summer exhibit featuring 50 original ukiyo-e prints—including nine by Hokusai—and immersive elements like a walk-through Edo printshop, Ja

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

Device Advice

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group:
Seniors (60+)

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.

Independence Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library is closed on Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Independence Day.