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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.

 

Anime Club (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Event Details:

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

Citizenship Study Group Part 2

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Citzenship
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citzenship
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs & Intervention

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Suicide is preventable. Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System will cover early warning signs and equip you with the skills needed for effective intervention. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself to support those in crisis.

Happy Hearts (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool, Kindergarten
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs, and a treat.

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.

Bingo Party (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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)

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. 

Heartstopper Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this escape room based on Heartstopper. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

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

Excel: Beyond the Basics

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:

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. 

Heartstopper Escape Room (Adults)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this escape room based on Heartstopper. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Foodie Kids: Fruit Pizza (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We’ll use fresh fruit, sweet toppings, and a decadent layer of cookie butter to create a pear-fect twist on traditional pizza.

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: Fruit Pizza (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We’ll use fresh fruit, sweet toppings, and a decadent layer of cookie butter to create a pear-fect twist on traditional pizza.

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. 

Happy Hearts (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Preschool, Kindergarten
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs, and a treat.

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.

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.

 

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: 100
Event Details:

Engage your child's 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. 

Food Allergies

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

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

Superhero Saturday (All Ages)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Join us for our second annual Superhero Saturday for crafts, games, obstacle course, and special superhero guests!

Line Dancing

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Start off on the right foot (pun intended) as Lines ‘N Motion instructor Belynda Head guides you every step of the way in this fun choreographed dance style.

Crafternoon (Grades 1-6)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make the most of your afternoon by getting hands-on with a variety of fun craft projects!

Beginning Reader Storytime (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Beginning Reader Storytime

Your child will enjoy stories, games, songs, and activities designed to help build skills necessary to become successful, enthusiastic readers.

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. 

Pintura Acrílica (Familia) / Acrylic Painting (Family)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Event Details:

Disfruta un rato agradable en familia, haciendo una pintura usando pintura acrílica. / Enjoy time with your family making an acrylic painting.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

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

Come to this FREE English Language Learning Course presented by the College of Dupage. The class meets each Monday & Wednesday from 2/3-5/19.

Registration & Testing will be held on 1/27 & 1/29 from 6:30-8:30pm.

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + 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.