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Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Event Details:

Thousands of CD's, DVD's, children's books, popular novels, gift bags, and more will be available at bargain prices.

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

Thousands of CD's, DVD's, children's books, popular novels, gift bags, and more will be available at bargain prices.

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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. 

Book Sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Event Details:

Thousands of CD's, DVD's, children's books, popular novels, gift bags, and more will be available at bargain prices.

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

Thousands of CD's, DVD's, children's books, popular novels, gift bags, and more will be available at bargain prices.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, May 20, 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

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 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.

 

Wine 101

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Elevate your vino vocabulary with Lynfred Winery’s Christina Anderson-Heller at this introduction to the wonderful world of wine! Christina will guide you through the different reg...

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

Elevate your vino vocabulary with Lynfred Winery’s Christina Anderson-Heller at this introduction to the wonderful world of wine! Christina will guide you through the different regions and varieties of wine, leaving you swirling with knowledge.

Woman at a computer in a classroom.

Excel Pivot Tables

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Excel Pivot Tables:

Learn to analyze complex data with this powerful tool. Basic Excel familiarity required.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Excel Pivot Tables

Learn to analyze complex data with this powerful tool. Basic Excel familiarity required.

 

Ghostbusters Escape Room (Adults)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

“Who ya gonna call?” Step into the shoes of parapsychologists as you unravel mysteries, tackle ghostly challenges, and race against the clock to save the day. Please note you must ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

“Who ya gonna call?” Step into the shoes of parapsychologists as you unravel mysteries, tackle ghostly challenges, and race against the clock to save the day.

Chain Mail Bracelets

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

Embrace the intersection of history and fashion during this hands-on experience. Once reserved for armor in the Dark Ages, Middle Ages, and the Renaissance, we’ll now be weaving an...

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

Embrace the intersection of history and fashion during this hands-on experience. Once reserved for armor in the Dark Ages, Middle Ages, and the Renaissance, we’ll now be weaving and linking metal rings to create stunning wrist adornments.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 23, 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

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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.

 

May Book Club: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Adults
Spring 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.

Event Details:

In 1973 Montgomery, Alabama, Civil Townsend, a young black nurse working for the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, grapples with her role when she takes two young girls into her h...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Spring 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.

Event Details:

In 1973 Montgomery, Alabama, Civil Townsend, a young black nurse working for the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, grapples with her role when she takes two young girls into her heart and the unthinkable happens, and nothing will ever be the same

Woman at a computer in a classroom.

Word Basics

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For new users. Learn to work with fonts, paragraph settings, shapes and pictures, and more.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For new users. Learn to work with fonts, paragraph settings, shapes and pictures, and more.

Exfoliantes Caseros para Pies y Cuerpo / DIY Foot and Body Scrubs

Thursday, May 30, 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 playa, la piscina, los días de campo y los largos viajes en auto al medio de la nada te esperan. Saca las chanclas y sandalias. / The beach, pool, picnics, and long drives to th...

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:

La playa, la piscina, los días de campo y los largos viajes en auto al medio de la nada te esperan. Saca las chanclas y sandalias. / The beach, pool, picnics, and long drives to the middle of nowhere await.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 30, 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

Watercolor Spring Florals

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spring is in the air. Celebrate the season of renewal by practicing the art of watercolor painting. Capture the vibrant hues and intricate details of blooming flowers that reflect ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Spring is in the air. Celebrate the season of renewal by practicing the art of watercolor painting. Capture the vibrant hues and intricate details of blooming flowers that reflect this colorful season.

Glendale Heights Garden Club Seed Swap Event

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all green thumbs and plant lovers! Be ready to nurture your garden and connect with others at the Seed Swap event! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, ...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Calling all green thumbs and plant lovers! Be ready to nurture your garden and connect with others at the Seed Swap event! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is for you!

Hortensias con Filtro de Café (Adultos) / Coffee Filter Hydrangeas (Adults)

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

¡Estas hortensias con filtro de café son tan bonitas y súper fáciles de hacer! Transforma los filtros de café normales en estas hermosas flores que parecen sorprendentemente realis...

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:

¡Estas hortensias con filtro de café son tan bonitas y súper fáciles de hacer! Transforma los filtros de café normales en estas hermosas flores que parecen sorprendentemente realistas.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, June 3, 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

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 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.

 

Handcrafted Holiday Cards

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make handcrafted cards to celebrate Father’s Day, commemorate Juneteenth, embrace the patriotic spirit of Independence Day, or express solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community during P...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Make handcrafted cards to celebrate Father’s Day, commemorate Juneteenth, embrace the patriotic spirit of Independence Day, or express solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride month.

Woman at a computer in a classroom.

Getting Started with Excel

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to use the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. Find your way around worksheets, enter and edit data, and more. Computer experience is required but no pri...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn to use the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. Find your way around worksheets, enter and edit data, and more.

Forest Therapy

Introduction to Forest Therapy

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Sarah Abu-Absi will take us on a guided walk (maybe a mile or less) to help us (re)connect with nature and ultimately ourselves. Dress for...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Sarah Abu-Absi will take us on a guided walk (maybe a mile or less) to help us (re)connect with nature and ultimately ourselves. Dress for the weather and bring a towel or blanket to lay on.

Forest Therapy

Introduction to Forest Therapy

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Sarah Abu-Absi will take us on a guided walk (maybe a mile or less) to help us (re)connect with nature and ultimately ourselves. Dress for...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Sarah Abu-Absi will take us on a guided walk (maybe a mile or less) to help us (re)connect with nature and ultimately ourselves. Dress for the weather and bring a towel or blanket to lay on.