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ELL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friend or Foe: Filling Your Aquarium

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join Nick Coleman, owner of Nick’s Aquatic Maintenance, to discover which fish are BFFs and which ones are better off swimming solo!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:45am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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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. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Coloring Corner (Grades 7-12)

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

The end of the school year can be stressful. Whether you’re looking for a quick mental break or a creative escape, we’ll have pages for your to color, ranging from simple to intricate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Spring Book Club

Read or listen to a preselected book at home and discuss it at the monthly meeting. Each registrant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last.

Event Details:

Recalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance with, which causes her daughters to examine their own lives and reconsider the world and everything they thought t

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Minute-to-Win-It Games (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Tick-tock, tick-tock! The clock is ticking as you race to complete exciting minute-to-win-it challenges. Test your speed and skills, and win fun prizes to celebrate the end of the school year!

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Getting Started with PowerPoint

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Computer Study
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs around.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Penguins

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

“Waddle” into watercolor as you paint a Rockhopper Penguin using a variegated wash technique. Learn how to blend colors seamlessly while capturing the charm of these unique birds.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group

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

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join Diana Martinez, Executive Director of the McAninch Arts Center, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated Hokusai and Ukiyo-e Art Show premiering this summer at the College of DuPage.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Independence Day.

GH Fest Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Labor day.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room