Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Shamrock-shaped sugar cookies with green and white icing on a plate, with a pumpkin cookie in the background.

Antojitos del Día de San Patricio (Adultos) / St. Patrick’s Day Treats (Adults)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

En Español

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta de un rato agradable preparando unos bocadillos para celebrar el Día de San Patricio. / Join us and have fun making a snack to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 

A woman’s silhouette with a visible brain and flowers blooming from it, on a purple background.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Tuesday, March 10, 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:

Our brains are remarkable—and sometimes complicated. This program explores how they differ, how Alzheimer’s progresses, and what current research, treatments, and community resources can help support individuals and caregivers.

Cartoon girl in superhero costume with cape, surrounded by stars, rainbows, and lightning bolts on orange background.

Superhero Self-Portraits (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Grade School
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show off your super self. Create a superhero self-portrait that highlights your special powers, personality, and imagination.

Young child in a pink shirt smelling an orange flower outdoors on a green, grassy background.

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.

Woman in a green jacket reads a notebook while standing in a forest near a metal box.

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.

Two people with pizza slices as heads stand playfully against a blue and yellow geometric background.

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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Painting Afternoon (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you’re bold like Frida Kahlo or mellow like Bob Ross, come paint a canvas worth showing off.

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.

Decoding the Hidden Symbols in Art

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

How do we really read a work of art? Art historian Denise Laurin explores the visual symbols artists once used to communicate ideas their original audiences instantly understood.

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. 

Mystery Art (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Grade School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

When you arrive, you’ll discover a surprise art project waiting for you. It could be painting, sculpting, or something completely unexpected!

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. 

Excel: Beyond the Basics

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

If you’ve just dipped your toes into the popular spreadsheet program, this will help you advance. Topics include: sorting and filtering data; creating simple calculations; 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. 

Don’t Buy a Clunker

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

Buying a car shouldn’t leave a sour taste.

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 ILL groups.

Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

10:00am–10:45am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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. 

Food Allergies

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

Main St. Illinois

1:00pm–2:00pm
Seniors (60+)
Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group: Seniors (60+)
Event Details:

Join John Lynn, dubbed “the walking encyclopedia of Illinois” by WGN Radio, for a memorable tour of the state’s small towns.

A Zoo to You!: Glenside Petting Zoo (All Ages)

11:00am–3:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Stop by to meet, pet, and feed animals such as goats, bunnies, sheep, and chickens from Zoos Are Us, Inc. 
Weather permitting.

Arte de pared de bricola (Familia) / DIY Wall Art (Family)

2:30pm–3:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con manualidad de arte que te sorprenderá. / Have a fun time creating art that will surprise you.

DIY Stamps (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Grade School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art.

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. 

DIY Stamps (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art.

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. 

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. 

Meditacion yoga (Adultos) / Yoga Meditation (Adults)

7:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
En Español
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ven pasa una 30 minutos meditando con poses fáciles la soltar el estress. / Spend half an hour meditating with easy yoga poses to release stress.

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. 

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

Coloring with Alcohol-Ink Markers

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:

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.

Comics & Crafts: Night Chef (Grades 5-8)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Grade School, Teen
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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 Night Chef by Mika Song.

Getting Started with Word

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Computer Study
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration Required
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. 

Glenbard ECC PopUp Play Time!

9:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Join us for this FREE PopUp Playtime! Enjoy time playing and learning with your child! This program is in collaboration with the Morton Arboretum.

Foodie Kids: Ice Cream Sundaes (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Grade School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience.

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. 

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.