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Beginning Reader Storytime (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten
Beginning Reader Storytime:

Your child will enjoy stories, games, songs, and activities designed to help build skills necessary to become successful, enthusiastic readers.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Beginning Reader Storytime

Your child will enjoy stories, games, songs, and activities designed to help build skills necessary to become successful, enthusiastic readers.

 

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. 

Velas con Aroma / Scented Candles

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Convierte tu creatividad en una vela que puede ser un regalo hecho a mano fácil para ti o para alguien especial. / Turn your creativity into a candle for an easy handmade gift for ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Convierte tu creatividad en una vela que puede ser un regalo hecho a mano fácil para ti o para alguien especial. / Turn your creativity into a candle for an easy handmade gift for yourself or for someone special.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, May 13, 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

Baby Time (Ages 0-24 Months + Guardian)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Baby Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help babies learn and grow.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help babies learn and grow.

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. 

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, May 14, 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.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help toddlers learn and gro...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help toddlers learn and grow.

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. 

Citizenship

Citizenship Study Group Part 2

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Citzenship
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Review the N-400: Application for Naturalization, and learn the five most common reasons forms get denied. Practice the citizenship test, rehearse for the naturalization interview ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citzenship
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Review the N-400: Application for Naturalization, and learn the five most common reasons forms get denied. Practice the citizenship test, rehearse for the naturalization interview and prepare for the Oath of Allegiance.

"L"

The Chicago "L"

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The thundering “L” is one of Chicago’s most enduring icons. Operating 24/7 for over 130 years, this “working antique” has carried more than 10 billion people since it began rumblin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

The thundering “L” is one of Chicago’s most enduring icons. Operating 24/7 for over 130 years, this “working antique” has carried more than 10 billion people since it began rumbling in 1892.

Baby Time (Ages 0-24 Months + Guardian)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help babies learn and grow.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help babies learn and grow.

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. 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help toddlers learn and gro...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help toddlers learn and grow.

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. 

Foodie Kids: Pepinos Locos (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Feeling a little crazy? Join us to make pepinos locos (crazy cucumbers). Made with fresh cucumbers, fruit and chips, they’re a snack like nothing else you’ve tried before!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Feeling a little crazy? Join us to make pepinos locos (crazy cucumbers). Made with fresh cucumbers, fruit and chips, they’re a snack like nothing else you’ve tried before!

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.

Foodie Teens: Pepinos Locos (Grades 7-12)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Feeling a little crazy? Join us to make pepinos locos (crazy cucumbers). Made with fresh cucumbers, fruit and chips, they’re a snack like nothing else you’ve tried before!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Feeling a little crazy? Join us to make pepinos locos (crazy cucumbers). Made with fresh cucumbers, fruit and chips, they’re a snack like nothing else you’ve tried before!

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.

Woman at a computer in a classroom.

Excel Lookup Functions

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Excel Lookup Functions:

VLOOKUP, a database function, provides the ability to retrieve info from large data tables. Basic Excel familiarity required.  

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

Excel Lookup Functions

VLOOKUP, a database function, provides the ability to retrieve info from large data tables. Basic Excel familiarity required.

 

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about an artist and make a project inspired by their art.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about an artist and make a project inspired by their art.

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. 

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
Selling House

Selling Your Home

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join licensed real estate agent Katarzyna Kaminska as she unveils the insider secrets to a successful home sale. From enhancing curb appeal to navigating negotiations, this session...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join licensed real estate agent Katarzyna Kaminska as she unveils the insider secrets to a successful home sale.

Book Sale

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.

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. 

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.

Keith and Friends Musical Performance

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Event Details:

Keith and Friends return for a musical performance of all your favorite hits.  Please call the Center for Senior Citizens to register for this program at (630) 260-6050

Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Event Details:

Keith and Friends return for a musical performance of all your favorite hits. 
Please call the Center for Senior Citizens to register for this program at (630) 260-6050

Crochet Club (Grades 4-6)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Let’s twist, loop, and create something uniquely yours! Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided. All skill levels welcome, whether you’re a yarn wizard or just picking up the threa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Let’s twist, loop, and create something uniquely yours! Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided. All skill levels welcome, whether you’re a yarn wizard or just picking up the threads.

Arte Mandala en Canvas / Mandala Art on Canvas

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable pintando un cuadro con arte mandala. / Join us and have fun painting a picture with mandala art.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable pintando un cuadro con arte mandala. / Join us and have fun painting a picture with mandala art.

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.