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ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
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: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Anime Club (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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

People raising their hands in a large room, facing a stage with individuals standing at a podium, American flags in the background.

Citizenship Study Group Part 2

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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: 12
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.

Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs & Intervention

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Suicide is preventable. Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System will cover early warning signs and equip you with the skills needed for effective intervention. Don’t miss this oppo...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Suicide is preventable. Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System will cover early warning signs and equip you with the skills needed for effective intervention. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself to support those in crisis.

Happy Hearts (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs, and a treat.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs, and a treat.

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.

Bingo Party (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

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. 

Heartstopper Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this escape room based on Heartstopper. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this escape room based on Heartstopper. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Excel: Beyond the Basics

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you’ve just dipped your toes into the popular spreadsheet program, this will help you advance. Topics include: sorting and filtering data; creating simple calculations; and more...

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

If you’ve just dipped your toes into the popular spreadsheet program, this will help you advance. Topics include: sorting and filtering data; creating simple calculations; 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. 

Heartstopper Escape Room (Adults)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this escape room based on Heartstopper. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this escape room based on Heartstopper. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Foodie Kids: Fruit Pizza (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

We’ll use fresh fruit, sweet toppings, and a decadent layer of cookie butter to create a pear-fect twist on traditional pizza.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We’ll use fresh fruit, sweet toppings, and a decadent layer of cookie butter to create a pear-fect twist on traditional pizza.

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. 

Foodie Teens: Fruit Pizza (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

We’ll use fresh fruit, sweet toppings, and a decadent layer of cookie butter to create a pear-fect twist on traditional pizza.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We’ll use fresh fruit, sweet toppings, and a decadent layer of cookie butter to create a pear-fect twist on traditional pizza.

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. 

Happy Hearts (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs, and a treat.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs, and a treat.

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, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

 

Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Engage your child's senses through various hands-on activities. From squishy textures to mesmerizing sights and sounds, each station offers a unique sensory adventure.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Engage your child's senses through various hands-on activities. From squishy textures to mesmerizing sights and sounds,
each station offers a unique sensory adventure.

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.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Superhero Saturday (All Ages)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for our second annual Superhero Saturday for crafts, games, obstacle course, and special superhero guests!

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Join us for our second annual Superhero Saturday for crafts, games, obstacle course, and special superhero guests!

Line Dancing

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start off on the right foot (pun intended) as Lines ‘N Motion instructor Belynda Head guides you every step of the way in this fun choreographed dance style.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Start off on the right foot (pun intended) as Lines ‘N Motion instructor Belynda Head guides you every step of the way in this fun choreographed dance style.

Crafternoon (Grades 1-6)

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Make the most of your afternoon by getting hands-on with a variety of fun craft projects!

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

Make the most of your afternoon by getting hands-on with a variety of fun craft projects!

Beginning Reader Storytime (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Monday, February 17, 2025 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.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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)

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. 

Pintura Acrílica (Familia) / Acrylic Painting (Family)

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Disfruta un rato agradable en familia, haciendo una pintura usando pintura acrílica. / Enjoy time with your family making an acrylic painting.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Event Details:

Disfruta un rato agradable en familia, haciendo una pintura usando pintura acrílica. / Enjoy time with your family making an acrylic painting.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come to this FREE English Language Learning Course presented by the College of Dupage. The class meets each Monday & Wednesday from 2/3-5/19. Registration & Testing will...

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

Come to this FREE English Language Learning Course presented by the College of Dupage. The class meets each Monday & Wednesday from 2/3-5/19.

Registration & Testing will be held on 1/27 & 1/29 from 6:30-8:30pm.

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + Guardian)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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. 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: Early Childhood, 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)

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, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
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: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

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