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Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

A person colors a floral heart design in an adult coloring book with bright markers on a table.

Coloring with Alcohol-Ink Markers

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
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.

A hand holds a bunch of green paper shamrocks against a blurred, brightly lit background.

Shamrock Crafts (All Ages)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Go green and celebrate the luck of the Irish with a festive shamrock craft. Aprons are provided, but dress for mess.

Smiling adult and four young children play with colorful toys at a small table in a classroom.

Early Childhood Resource Fair

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Prepare for your child’s early learning adventure! Discover resources from DuPage area organizations specializing in support for families with children up to five years of age. Learn about screenings, home visits, preschools, and more.

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Adventure Awaits: Geocaching 101

Tuesday, March 24, 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:

Turn everyday places into real-world treasure hunts with geocaching. Seasoned geocacher Amber Evans shares how to use your smartphone or GPS-enabled device to find hidden caches in public parks, forest preserves, and more.

A person in a suit performing a card flourish, spreading playing cards between both hands.

Gambling: The Dazzling Art of the Con

Thursday, March 26, 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:

Step into the world of gamblers, hustlers, and con artists as presenter John P. Hopkins reveals how classic scams and crooked games work.

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After-Hours: Scavenger Hunt and Pizza (Grades 7-12)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Teen
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your friends and explore the library after hours. Hunt for clues, complete challenges, and refuel with plenty of pizza.

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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.

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Citizenship Study Group Part 1

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Citzenship
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citzenship
Registration Required
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.

Citizenship Study Group Part 2

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Citzenship
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citzenship
Registration Required
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.