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Coloring with Alcohol-Ink Markers

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Color boldly with alcohol-ink markers as instructor Janine Lana guides you through blending and layering techniques that create smoother transitions, richer color, and a polished, professional look.

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

Color boldly with alcohol-ink markers as instructor Janine Lana guides you through blending and layering techniques that create smoother transitions, richer color, and a polished, professional look.

Comics & Crafts: Night Chef (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School, Teen

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.

This month we are reading Night Chef by Mika Song.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.

This month we are reading Night Chef by Mika Song.

Getting Started with Word

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults

Need to type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with paragraphs and print layouts, and more.

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

Need to type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with paragraphs and print layouts, and more.

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. 

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.

Foodie Kids: Ice Cream Sundaes (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience.

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

It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience.

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. 

Food Allergies

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

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. 

Foodie Teens: Ice Cream Sundaes (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience.

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

It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience.

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.

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. 

You Can Brew It! Pt. II

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to brew better beer? Award-winning home brewer Scott Pointon dives deeper into techniques, equipment choices, and process refinements for those who’ve brewed a few batches and want to improve both consistency and flavor.

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

Ready to brew better beer? Award-winning home brewer Scott Pointon dives deeper into techniques, equipment choices, and process refinements for those who’ve brewed a few batches and want to improve both consistency and flavor.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 21, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Saturday, May 23, 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. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)

Tuesday, May 26, 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

Minute-to-Win-It Games (Grades 1-3)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

Tick-tock! The clock is ticking as you race to complete exciting minute-to-win-it challenges. Test your speed and skills, and win fun prizes to celebrate the end of the school year.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tick-tock! The clock is ticking as you race to complete exciting minute-to-win-it challenges. Test your speed and skills, and win fun prizes to celebrate the end of the school year.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

Open
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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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