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Lincoln as Storyteller

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors (60+)
Event Details:

Join impersonator Kevin Wood for an engaging look at Abraham Lincoln’s use of storytelling. With humor and insight, Lincoln often shared tales to entertain, teach lessons, and reli...

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

Join impersonator Kevin Wood for an engaging look at Abraham Lincoln’s use of storytelling. With humor and insight, Lincoln often shared tales to entertain, teach lessons, and relieve tension—especially during the Civil War.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lobby 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: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
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: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Two people gardening together, kneeling beside greenery, with one pointing. Both wearing hats and casual clothing.

An Introduction to Permaculture

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

Discover the sustainable world of permaculture with native gardener Thomas Skibbie III. Harness the benefits of biodiversity by learning to design eco-friendly gardens that work in...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover the sustainable world of permaculture with native gardener Thomas Skibbie III.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Excel: Beyond the Basics

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

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. 

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

 

Insects in Our Gardens

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Think before you spray; not all insects are pests! Join naturalist and educator John Cebula to explore the vital roles insects play in gardens, from pollination to helping maintain...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Think before you spray; not all insects are pests! Join naturalist and educator John Cebula to explore the vital roles insects play in gardens, from pollination to helping maintain a healthy ecosystem.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:45pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Puzzlepalooza 2025

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Show off your serious puzzle skills by competing in this timed competition that includes four difference types of puzzles. Prizes will be awarded to the best cumulative time. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Show off your serious puzzle skills by competing in this timed competition that includes four difference types of puzzles. Prizes will be awarded to the best cumulative time. 

Jardín de Hadas en una Esfera (Adultos) / Fairy Garden Glass (Adults)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta un rato agradable, haciendo un  jardín de hadas una esfera. / Join us and have fun making a fairy garden in a glass.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta un rato agradable, haciendo un  jardín de hadas una esfera. / Join us and have fun making a fairy garden in a glass.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
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: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Chicago River with a water taxi, surrounded by tall buildings and blooming trees along the riverwalk under blue skies.

What’s in a Name?: Chicago’s Many Nicknames

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From the Windy City to the Second City and even Mud City, Chicago boasts a variety of colorful nicknames. Inspired by politics, geography, and local legends, historian Clarence Goo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

From the Windy City to the Second City and even Mud City, Chicago boasts a variety of colorful nicknames.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Getting Started with Word

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need to type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Need to type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with paragraphs and print layouts, and more.

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. 

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft 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: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Colorful "Skill Up" text repeated diagonally across a black background.

Skill Up DuPage

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get ready for an evening of career exploration! From resume and cover letter assistance, to training opportunities and job search tools, workNet DuPage will connect you to resource...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for an evening of career exploration! From resume and cover letter assistance, to training opportunities and job search tools, workNet DuPage will connect you to resources that will help you (re)start a great career.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Bingo Bash (Adults)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors (60+)
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: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+)
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)

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. 

Easter Sunday

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

 

Pinta con Alcohol: Impresionantes Platos para Joyería (Adultos) / Alcohol Ink: Stunning Jewelry Dishes (Adults)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Aprende a usar tinta con alcohol para hacer estos hermosos platos de joyería de cerámica con temática floral. / Use alcohol ink to make beautiful ceramic floral-themed jewelry dish...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Aprende a usar tinta con alcohol para hacer estos hermosos platos de joyería de cerámica con temática floral. / Use alcohol ink to make beautiful ceramic floral-themed jewelry dishes.