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Discover DuPage on a Budget

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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:

Why head to the city when adventure’s right here at home? Discover the best of DuPage County on a budget with local deals, free attractions, and activities for all ages.

Hands in red mittens hold a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows and a cinnamon stick, surrounded by snow.

Cocoa and Crafts (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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:

Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and get creative with a fun-filled crafting session! Sip, relax, and make something special to take home.

Colorful felt Christmas ornaments, including snowmen, hearts, stars, and trees, decorated with white stitching.

Hand Warmers (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Say so long to the shivers. Create your own reusable hand warmers to keep cozy all season long! Stay warm wherever winter takes you.

A navy ship marked "850" passes under an open drawbridge in a city river, with tall buildings nearby.

The Windy City at War: Chicago During WWII

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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:

Following the Great Depression and the attack on Pearl Harbor, Chicagoans felt the full impact of World War II.

Two red candles with gold ribbon, pine branches, and red ornaments on a red background.

Velas inspiradas en las fiestas (Adultos) / Holiday-Inspired Candles (Adults)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, En Español

Age Group:

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

Crea una vela festiva para traer luz y calidez a tu hogar o regalar a alguien especial. / Create a festive candle to bring warmth and light to your home—or to share as a thoughtful gift.

A child and adult practice letters with flashcards at a table in a colorful classroom.

Building Little Voices: Birth to Age 5

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 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:

From a baby’s babbling to their first words and beyond, Speech-Language Pathologist Joseph Sierra III will guide parents and caregivers through the stages of early speech and language development.

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
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.

Create patterns, pictures, and designs with Perler beads, and we’ll fuse them into lasting works of art.

Fuse Bead Fun (Grades 4-6)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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
Event Details:

Create patterns, pictures, and designs with Perler beads, and we’ll fuse them into lasting works of art.

Karla Valenti Meet & Greet / Conoce y Saluda a Karla Valenti

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

Meet Karla Valenti, the Pura Belpré award winning author of best selling books for children in English and Spanish including novels Lola and Lotería, picture books María Mariposa and Esperanza Caramelo, and the

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ELL Conversation Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
ELL Study
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.

 

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

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Felt Yeti and Pickle Ornaments

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sew up some holiday fun! Create a cuddly Huggable Yeti and a quirky Happy Pickle ornament to add a playful touch to your holiday décor.

Excel: Beyond the Basics

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:

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. 

Knives Out Escape Room (Adult)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

See how sharp your detective instincts are as you channel your inner Benoit Blanc in this Knives Out–inspired escape room. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Discover DuPage on a Budget

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Why head to the city when adventure’s right here at home? Discover the best of DuPage County on a budget with local deals, free attractions, and activities for all ages.

ELL Conversation Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
ELL Study
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.

 

ELL Conversation Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

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

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Let's Spice It Up with Chef Maddox

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

It’s getting colder outside, but it’s heating up in the kitchen! With the help of some spicy ingredients, Chef Susan Maddox will demonstrate how to give everyday meals a flavorful kick. Samples and recipes provided.

The Windy City at War: Chicago During WWII

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Following the Great Depression and the attack on Pearl Harbor, Chicagoans felt the full impact of World War II.

Velas inspiradas en las fiestas (Adultos) / Holiday-Inspired Candles (Adults)

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crea una vela festiva para traer luz y calidez a tu hogar o regalar a alguien especial. / Create a festive candle to bring warmth and light to your home—or to share as a thoughtful gift.

Centro de mesa navideño (Adultos) / Holiday Centerpiece (Adults)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crea un hermoso centro de mesa navideño para darle un toque festivo a tu hogar. / Create a beautiful holiday centerpiece to add a festive touch to your home.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The library is closed on Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on New Year's Day.

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 ELL group. 

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

Building Little Voices: Birth to Age 5

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

From a baby’s babbling to their first words and beyond, Speech-Language Pathologist Joseph Sierra III will guide parents and caregivers through the stages of early speech and language development.

Getting Started with Word

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Computer Study
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. 

All Things 2025 Trivia

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you’ve kept up with 2025? Test your knowledge of the year’s biggest headlines, wildest moments, and trendiest topics in this fast-paced trivia night. Gather your brainiest friends (teams of up to six) and see who really ruled 2025!

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.

Bingo Bash for Adults

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

Bingo Afternoon

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.