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Featured Events

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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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Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

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

Toddler Art

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided.

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. 

Heart-Healthy Eating

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who says heart-healthy can’t be delicious? Join Nutritionist Julia Rudnicki for practical, flavor-filled strategies to lower cholesterol, manage blood pressure, and boost energy.

The Chicago Auto Show: Then and Now

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

Join us for a fast-paced, 50-minute multimedia presentation.

Day of Service (Grades 7-12)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen
Open
Registration Required
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.

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

6:30pm–7:30pm
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. 

Rosas echas de periodicos (Adultos) / Newspaper Roses (Adults)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Event Details:

Convierte tu creatividad en un hermoso ramo de flores hecho a mano, perfecto para decorar o regalar a alguien especial. / Turn your creativity into a beautiful handmade bouquet—perfect for decorating or giving to someone special.

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. 

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)

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. 

SAT & ACT Success (Hybrid/Virtual)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the key differences between the SAT and ACT (including the new digital SAT), when to start preparing, and how to boost your score for scholarships and merit aid.

Watercolor: Hot Air Balloon

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

Get carried away with watercolor as we paint a hot air balloon set against an expressive sky. Practice blending and layering colors to capture movement and light. All supplies provided.

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. 

Pinecone Pals (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Waddle on in and turn pinecones into penguins! Make a cute winter friend (or two) to take home.

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. 

Anime Club (Grades 4-6)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Grade School
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School

Anime Club

Celebrate your love of Japanese animation with screenings of your favorite anime, themed snacks, and Otaku activities.

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.

Power Up PowerPoint

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

Make your presentations more impactful. Get suggestions for title slides, presentation flow, transitions, and more.

Snowy Days, Snowy Nights (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

From daytime snowball fights to cozy fireplace nights, celebrate the magic of the season with a story, an activity, and a treat.

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. 

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: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study
Event Details:

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

Know Your Rights: Immigration Preparedness

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

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Library Board Meeting

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

Snowy Days, Snowy Nights (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

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

From daytime snowball fights to cozy fireplace nights, celebrate the magic of the season with a story, an activity, and a treat.

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. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Fuse Bead Fun (Grades 4-6)

10:00am–10:45am
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
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.