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Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
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. ...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: 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)

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. 

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study
Event Details:

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

Making Sense of Medicare

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors (60+)

Take the guesswork out of Medicare! Join Stephanie Villanueva from Healthcare Solutions Team for an easy-to-understand look at Parts A, B, C, and D—plus guidance on selecting plans and coverage that make the most sense for you.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take the guesswork out of Medicare! Join Stephanie Villanueva from Healthcare Solutions Team for an easy-to-understand look at Parts A, B, C, and D—plus guidance on selecting plans and coverage that make the most sense for you.

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
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. ...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: 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)

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. 

Heart-Healthy Eating

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

Who says heart-healthy can’t be delicious? Join Nutritionist Julia Rudnicki for practical, flavor-filled strategies to lower cholesterol, manage blood pressure, and boost energy.

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

Who says heart-healthy can’t be delicious? Join Nutritionist Julia Rudnicki for practical, flavor-filled strategies to lower cholesterol, manage blood pressure, and boost energy.

The Chicago Auto Show: Then and Now

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fast-paced, 50-minute multimedia presentation.

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

Join us for a fast-paced, 50-minute multimedia presentation.

Image of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking with text overlay: "THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT."

Day of Service (Grades 7-12)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Do some good on your day off school. Earn up to two service hours by completing projects to help your community.

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

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Do some good on your day off school. Earn up to two service hours by completing projects to help your community.

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, January 19, 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. 

Rosas echas de periodicos (Adultos) / Newspaper Roses (Adults)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults

Convierte tu creatividad en un hermoso ramo de flores hecho a mano, perfecto para decorar o regalar a alguien especial. / Turn your creativity into a beautiful handmade bouquet—perfect for decorating or giving to someone special.

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

Convierte tu creatividad en un hermoso ramo de flores hecho a mano, perfecto para decorar o regalar a alguien especial. / Turn your creativity into a beautiful handmade bouquet—perfect for decorating or giving to someone special.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study
Event Details:

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

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion 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. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

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. 

ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study
Event Details:

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

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and gr...

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. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion 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. 

SAT & ACT Success (Hybrid/Virtual)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Learn the key differences between the SAT and ACT (including the new digital SAT), when to start preparing, and how to boost your score for scholarships and merit aid.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the key differences between the SAT and ACT (including the new digital SAT), when to start preparing, and how to boost your score for scholarships and merit aid.

Watercolor: Hot Air Balloon

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get carried away with watercolor as we paint a hot air balloon set against an expressive sky. Practice blending and layering colors to capture movement and light. All supplies provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get carried away with watercolor as we paint a hot air balloon set against an expressive sky. Practice blending and layering colors to capture movement and light. All supplies provided.

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion 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. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

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. 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and gr...

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. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and grow.

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. 

Pinecone Pals (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Waddle on in and turn pinecones into penguins! Make a cute winter friend (or two) to take home.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Waddle on in and turn pinecones into penguins! Make a cute winter friend (or two) to take home.

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. 

Anime Club (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Anime Club:

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

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School

Anime Club

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.

Woman at a computer in a classroom.

Power Up PowerPoint

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults

Make your presentations more impactful. Get suggestions for title slides, presentation flow, transitions, and more.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Event Details:

Make your presentations more impactful. Get suggestions for title slides, presentation flow, transitions, and more.

Snowy Days, Snowy Nights (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten

From daytime snowball fights to cozy fireplace nights, celebrate the magic of the season with a story, an activity, and a treat.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

From daytime snowball fights to cozy fireplace nights, celebrate the magic of the season with a story, an activity, and a treat.

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. 

Food Allergies

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

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study
Event Details:

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

Know Your Rights: Immigration Preparedness

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution.

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

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room