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Book Club: Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
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.

With the singular goal of paying off her student loans, Katie heads out west to take advantage of Alberta’s oil rush—part of the long tradition of East Coasters who seek gainful employment elsewhere when they can’t find it in the homeland th

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

With the singular goal of paying off her student loans, Katie heads out west to take advantage of Alberta’s oil rush—part of the long tradition of East Coasters who seek gainful employment elsewhere when they can’t find it in the homeland th

This event is in the "Teen" group

Star Wars Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

Join this escape room inspired by Star Wars. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

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

Join this escape room inspired by Star Wars. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Started with PowerPoint

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults

Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs around.

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

Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs around.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Star Wars Escape Room (Adults)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join this escape room inspired by Star Wars. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this escape room inspired by Star Wars. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group

Beautiful Butterflies (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten

Let your imagination take flight with butterfly stories, songs, a craft, and a snack.

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

Let your imagination take flight with butterfly stories, songs, a craft, and a snack.

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. 

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 28, 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 ILL groups.

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

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group

Beautiful Butterflies (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten

Let your imagination take flight with butterfly stories, songs, a craft, and a snack.

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

Let your imagination take flight with butterfly stories, songs, a craft, and a snack.

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. 

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, June 1, 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 ELL group. 

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 ELL group. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)

Tuesday, June 2, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, June 4, 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 ILL groups.

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

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

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Independence Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Independence Day.

Likely GH Fest Fireworks

All Day
Glenside Library
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Great American Homes

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

From the famous to the obscure, traditional to modern, American homes reflect the influential individuals who commissioned them. Take a virtual tour inside some of America's greatest historic house museums. 

 

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

From the famous to the obscure, traditional to modern, American homes reflect the influential individuals who commissioned them. Take a virtual tour inside some of America's greatest historic house museums. 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Glenbard West Freshmen Meet & Greet

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen, Family

Join us for a Freshmen Meet & Greet!

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

Join us for a Freshmen Meet & Greet!

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Labor Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Labor Day.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room

Early Closing

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Glenside Library

The Library closes early the day before Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes early the day before Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Thanksgiving Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Thanksgiving Day.