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Four beaded keychains with names: DANI, NINA, KATE, ERIC, LENI, each with colorful beads and flower charms.

Beaded Ribbon Keychains (Grades 4-6)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Create a custom beaded ribbon keychain to decorate your keys or backpack. Mix colors and beads to design something uniquely yours.

A fluffy bunny and a chick sitting together in a field of daisies.

Bunnies and Chicks (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Kindergarten
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop on over to the library for a storytime featuring bunnies and chicks, a cute craft, and a treat.

Two people dancing; one in red high heels and a colorful dress, the other in dark pants and shoes.

Feel the Rhythm: Cumbia

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

Celebrate rhythm and movement with cumbia, a joyful dance rooted in Colombia and embraced across Mexico and beyond. Instructor Denita Inez of Desueño Dance leads you through the steps and stomps that bring this lively tradition to life.

A fluffy bunny and a chick sitting together in a field of daisies.

Bunnies and Chicks (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

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

Hop on over to the library for a storytime featuring bunnies and chicks, a cute craft, and a treat.

Two children in lab coats and goggles experiment with a beaker of blue liquid in a science classroom.

9th Annual STEAM Fest

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Glenside Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to our 9th Annual STEAM Fest! We invited local area organizations to showcase the latest innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

A woman sings into a microphone while a man plays guitar beside her on stage, both smiling.

Swinging Jazz with Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown share a rare musical chemistry shaped by decades of collaboration.

Person in an apron pouring beer from a tap into a glass at a brewery.

You Can Brew It! Pt. I

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

Curious about brewing your own craft beer? Award-winning home brewer Scott Pointon covers the basics of home brewing, including essential equipment, ingredients, and the brewing process, to help ensure your first batch is one to boast about.

An open book lies on green grass surrounded by yellow and white flowers in sunlight.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Shop thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more—all at unbeatable prices!

An open book lies on green grass surrounded by yellow and white flowers in sunlight.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Shop thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more—all at unbeatable prices!

Illustration of people viewing an outdoor exhibit on a brick wall beside a historic-style building.

More Than Mortar: The Surprising History of Chicago Brick Architecture

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

After the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago rose from the ashes, brick by brick.

Filters
Age Group

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required

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. 

[NO TICKETS REMAINING] Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 8 and Under)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

🎟️ NO TICKETS REMAINING 🎟️ 

Hop to it and collect as many eggs as you can find at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will even be a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Weather permitting.

 

Bingo Bash

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors (60+)
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+)
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.

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

2:30pm–3:30pm
Family
STEM
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. 

Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

Beaded Ribbon Keychains (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a custom beaded ribbon keychain to decorate your keys or backpack. Mix colors and beads to design something uniquely yours.

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. 

Manualidade sorpresa (Familia) / Surprise Craft (Family)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ven y pasa un tiempo agradable en familia y disfruta de una manualidad divertida. / Come and have some quality family time and enjoy a fun craft.

ELL Conversation Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
ELL Study
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. 

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
ELL Study
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)

10:45am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
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. 

Super Mario Escape Room (Grades 4-6)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Grade School
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Race through the Mushroom Kingdom to solve puzzles, crack clues, and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s Castle before time runs out. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Super Mario Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Race through the Mushroom Kingdom to solve puzzles, crack clues, and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s Castle before time runs out. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

The Making of Harry Houdini

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Handcuffs, escapes, and enduring myth. Presenter William Pack takes a fresh look at Harry Houdini, separating fact from fiction to reveal the real person behind the fame.

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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)

10:45am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
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. 

Bingo Bash (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
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)

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. 

Getting Started with Excel

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Computer Study
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to use the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. Find your way around worksheets, enter and edit data, and more. Computer experience is required but no prior Excel experience is needed.

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. 

Bunnies and Chicks (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Preschool, Kindergarten
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop on over to the library for a storytime featuring bunnies and chicks, a cute craft, 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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
ELL Study
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.

Feel the Rhythm: Cumbia

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate rhythm and movement with cumbia, a joyful dance rooted in Colombia and embraced across Mexico and beyond. Instructor Denita Inez of Desueño Dance leads you through the steps and stomps that bring this lively tradition to life.

Bunnies and Chicks (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool, Kindergarten
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop on over to the library for a storytime featuring bunnies and chicks, a cute craft, 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.

9th Annual STEAM Fest

1:00pm–4:00pm
Family
STEM
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to our 9th Annual STEAM Fest! We invited local area organizations to showcase the latest innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

Your Postcard Collection: What Is It Worth?

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

What makes a postcard rare or valuable? Founding curator of the Curt Teich Postcard Archives Collection at the Newberry Library, Katherine Hamilton-Smith explains what collectors look for, from design details to historical significance.