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Foodie Teens: No Bake Éclair Cakes (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Assemble layers of creamy filling and graham crackers, topped with decadent chocolate. No baking required—just pure, sweet enjoyment!

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. 

DIY Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Add a splash of color to your reading by making colorful bookmarks that mimic the vibrant look of stained glass.

Library Closed

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library

Foodie Teens: Cookie Creations (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Let’s get this dough rolling! Join us to design and decorate some delicious holiday cookies.

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. 

Makeup Tips to Elevate Your Look

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Keep calm and contour on! Join the pros from Make Up First School of Makeup Artistry to elevate your beauty routine.

Wicked Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Help Elphaba and Glinda defy gravity and unravel the mysteries of Oz. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

New Year’s Party Crackers (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

These homemade party crackers are guaranteed to get your celebration off to an exciting start. Fill them with little gifts, from treats to trinkets, for a thoughtful New Year’s surprise.

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The library is closed on Christmas Day.

Coffee Filter Snowflakes (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Drop in to transform coffee filters into stunning snowflakes. The best part? They won’t melt!

Bingo Afternoon for Kids & Teens (Grades 4-12)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grade School, Teen
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen

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.

Comics & Crafts: Witch Hat Atelier (Grades 5-8)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Grade School, Teen
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Foodie Teens: Snack Attack Mix (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

‘Tis the season…ing. We’ll make our own snack mix (think Chex Mix) with your choice of seasoning.

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. 

Day of Service (Grades 7-12)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

After Hours: Giant Candy Land (Grades 7-12)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Venture though the Lollipop Woods and over the Gumdrop Mountains on our larger-than-life Candy Land game board to be the first player to reach Candy Castle!

Glenbard School District Financial Aid Workshop

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Teen, Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this important financial aid workshop.

Snowman Bookmarks (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Design unique snowman bookmarks to keep your place while curling up by the fireplace with your favorite book this winter.

Heartstopper Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Registration 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 Teens: Fruit Pizza (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Registration 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. 

Marshmallow Animals (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Who says you shouldn’t play with your food? We’ll use marshmallows and our creativity to create fluffy edible creatures. Gelatin-free marshmallows will be available. 

Comics & Crafts: Super Boba Café (Grades 5-8)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Grade School, Teen
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 Super Boba Café by Nidhi Chanani.