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Family Storytime (All Ages)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Family
Storytime
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that everyone will enjoy! Perfect for creating special moments together.

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. 

Puzzlepalooza 2025

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Show off your serious puzzle skills by competing in this timed competition that includes four difference types of puzzles. Prizes will be awarded to the best cumulative time. 

Family Lego Party (All Ages)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
STEM
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
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. 

Jardín de Hadas en una Esfera (Adultos) / Fairy Garden Glass (Adults)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta un rato agradable, haciendo un  jardín de hadas una esfera. / Join us and have fun making a fairy garden in a glass.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

6:30pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
En Español
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.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 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)

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. 

What’s in a Name?: Chicago’s Many Nicknames

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

From the Windy City to the Second City and even Mud City, Chicago boasts a variety of colorful nicknames.

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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. 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 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)

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. 

Foodie Kids: Pasta Salad (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get ready for some farfalle fun! Create a pasta salad using bowtie pasta—perfect for sharing, light, and full of flavor.

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: Pasta Salad (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: 16
Event Details:

Get ready for some farfalle fun! Create a pasta salad using bowtie pasta—perfect for sharing, light, and full of flavor.

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. 

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

6:30pm - 8:45pm
Adults
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Getting Started with Word

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Computer Study
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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. 

Pop-up Makerspace: Marble Mazes (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
STEM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Design and build your own marble maze using the provided supplies. Will your creation be a straightforward path or a tricky labyrinth full of twists and turns? The choice is yours!

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn about an artist, technique, or movement and make a project inspired by what we learn!

ELL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Skill Up DuPage

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for an evening of career exploration! From resume and cover letter assistance, to training opportunities and job search tools, workNet DuPage will connect you to resources that will help you (re)start a great career.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:45am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

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. 

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

9:30am - 1:45pm
Adults
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Easter Egg Hunt! (Ages 8 and Under)

10:30am - 11:00am
Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

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.

🎟️ Tickets available at the Youth desk beginning 04/07.

Bingo Bash (Adults)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors (60+)
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
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.

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.