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Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, February 23, 2026 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. 

Vitral mandala (Familia) / Mandala Stained Glass (Family)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

Crea un hermoso vitral inspirado en un mandala que llenará tu hogar de color y luz. / Create a beautiful mandala-inspired stained glass piece to fill your home with color and light.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crea un hermoso vitral inspirado en un mandala que llenará tu hogar de color y luz. / Create a beautiful mandala-inspired stained glass piece to fill your home with color and light.

Four colorful children's book covers and a headshot of author Karla Arenas Valenti with her name on a pink banner.

Karla Valenti Meet & Greet / Conoce y Saluda a Karla Valenti

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School, Family

Meet Karla Valenti, the Pura Belpré award winning author of best selling books for children in English and Spanish including novels Lola and Lotería, picture books María Mariposa and Esperanza Caramelo, and the

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

Meet Karla Valenti, the Pura Belpré award winning author of best selling books for children in English and Spanish including novels Lola and Lotería, picture books María Mariposa and Esperanza Caramelo, and the

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: The Story Garden (All Ages)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about spring and the power of kindness. The Story Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of springtime fun for families!

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

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about spring and the power of kindness. The Story Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of springtime fun for families!

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. 

A hand holds a bunch of green paper shamrocks against a blurred, brightly lit background.

Shamrock Crafts (All Ages)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Go green and celebrate the luck of the Irish with a festive shamrock craft. Aprons are provided, but dress for mess.

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

Go green and celebrate the luck of the Irish with a festive shamrock craft. Aprons are provided, but dress for mess.

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. 

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: The Story Garden (All Ages)

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about spring and the power of kindness. The Story Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of springtime fun for families!

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

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about spring and the power of kindness. The Story Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of springtime fun for families!

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. 

Glenbard ECC Early Childhood Screenings

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Family

FREE Developmental Screenings with Glenbard ECC. Screenings are for children ages 2 months to 5 years. 

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Family
Event Details:

FREE Developmental Screenings with Glenbard ECC. Screenings are for children ages 2 months to 5 years. 

Early Childhood Resource Fair

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Adults, Family

Prepare for your child’s early learning adventure! Discover resources from DuPage area organizations specializing in support for families with children up to five years of age. Learn about screenings, home visits, preschools, and more.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Prepare for your child’s early learning adventure! Discover resources from DuPage area organizations specializing in support for families with children up to five years of age. Learn about screenings, home visits, preschools, and more.

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, March 23, 2026 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. 

Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 8 and Under)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family

Hop to it and collect as many eggs as you can find at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will even be a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Weather permitting.

🎟️ Free tickets available at the Youth desk beginning 03/16.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

Hop to it and collect as many eggs as you can find at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will even be a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Weather permitting.

🎟️ Free tickets available at the Youth desk beginning 03/16.

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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. 

Easter Sunday

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

Manualidade sorpresa (Familia) / Surprise Craft (Family)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

Ven y pasa un tiempo agradable en familia y disfruta de una manualidad divertida. / Come and have some quality family time and enjoy a fun craft.

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

Ven y pasa un tiempo agradable en familia y disfruta de una manualidad divertida. / Come and have some quality family time and enjoy a fun craft.

9th Annual STEAM Fest

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Glenside Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Family

Bring the whole family to our 9th Annual STEAM Fest! We invited local area organizations to showcase the latest innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

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

Bring the whole family to our 9th Annual STEAM Fest! We invited local area organizations to showcase the latest innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Family

Shop thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more—all at unbeatable prices!

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

Shop thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more—all at unbeatable prices!

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Family

Shop thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more—all at unbeatable prices!

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

Shop thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more—all at unbeatable prices!

Arte en canvas (Familia) / Art on Canvas (Family)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable creando arte en un canva. / Join us to have fun creating art on canvas.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable creando arte en un canva. / Join us to have fun creating art on canvas.

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, April 20, 2026 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. 

Día del Niño (Familia) / Children’s Day (Family)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con juegos, manualidades y dulces. / Join us and have fun playing games, doing crafts and eating candy.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con juegos, manualidades y dulces. / Join us and have fun playing games, doing crafts and eating candy.

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.

Farm Animal Crafts (All Ages)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Open the barn doors for some farmyard fun! We’ll craft animals that moo, cluck, quack, and oink.

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

Open the barn doors for some farmyard fun! We’ll craft animals that moo, cluck, quack, and oink.

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. 

A Zoo to You!: Glenside Petting Zoo (All Ages)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family

Stop by to meet, pet, and feed animals such as goats, bunnies, sheep, and chickens from Zoos Are Us, Inc. 
Weather permitting.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Stop by to meet, pet, and feed animals such as goats, bunnies, sheep, and chickens from Zoos Are Us, Inc. 
Weather permitting.

Arte de pared de bricola (Familia) / DIY Wall Art (Family)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con manualidad de arte que te sorprenderá. / Have a fun time creating art that will surprise you.

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

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con manualidad de arte que te sorprenderá. / Have a fun time creating art that will surprise you.

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, May 18, 2026 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. 

Glenbard ECC PopUp Play Time!

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us for this FREE PopUp Playtime! Enjoy time playing and learning with your child! This program is in collaboration with the Morton Arboretum.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Join us for this FREE PopUp Playtime! Enjoy time playing and learning with your child! This program is in collaboration with the Morton Arboretum.