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Cumbia y Bachata basico (Adultos) / Cumbia & Bachata: Basic Steps (Adults)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room 2 at Glenside Library

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En Español

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 2

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: En Español

Registration Required

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Ven y disfruta un rato agradable y aprende pasos fáciles de Cumbia y Bachata. / Come and enjoy a pleasant time and learn easy Cumbia and Bachata steps.

Close-up of a LEGO construction worker figurine with a red helmet and blue uniform, standing in front of a yellow dump truck.

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

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STEM

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Family

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: STEM

A child with face paint resembling a tiger playfully poses with claws up in a park with a bouncy house in the background.

Glenside Library Carnival (All Ages)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

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Family

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

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Step right up for an afternoon of family fun! Enjoy mini bowling, wacky ring toss, face painting, bouncy house and more at the Glenside Library Carnival.

Outdoor movie setup with popcorn, pillows, and "Minecraft" movie poster on screen in a park.

Movie Night with a Cop at Safety Town: A Minecraft Movie

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Off Site

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Family

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Age Group: Family

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Grab your blanket and head to Safety Town, located at 301 Civic Center Plaza, for a family-friendly film, popcorn, and glow sticks.

A model steam train on tracks passes a miniature station with blurred figures waiting nearby.

Model Train Takeover (All Ages)

All Day 7/19

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors (60+), Family

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+), Family

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Calling all future conductors! Come explore a hands-on model train layout from Valley Model Railroad Club of Elgin.

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10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group) 10:00am–11:00am Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Family" group Family Storytime (All Ages) 10:30am–11:00am Family Storytime This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Outdoors Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Bring the whole family for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside. 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.	This event is in the "Family" group Family Storytime (All Ages) 10:30am–11:00am Family Storytime This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Outdoors Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Bring the whole family for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside. 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.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Summer Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian) 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Full Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Full 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) 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.
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2 pm					This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Preschool Art in the Park (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 2:00pm–2:30pm Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, Storytime Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Full Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Outdoors Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Watch your little ones connect with the world around them by hearing stories and creating artwork! Aprons are provided. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside. 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.		This event is in the "Family" group Family LEGO Party (All Ages) 2:30pm–3:30pm Family STEM This event is in the "Family" group 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Katie Kostner Musical Performance 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy an afternoon of music with Katie Kostner, a rising star and BFA Musical Theatre student at Viterbo University. Her set list spans pop, rock, country, ‘80s and ‘90s favorites, and current hits.	This event is in the "Grade School" group Creative Writing Club (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm–3:45pm Grade School This event is in the "Grade School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Event Details: Drop in to let your imagination (and pencil) run wild as you get inspired and eat snacks. Sharing is optional.		This event is in the "Grade School" group Art Studio (Grades 1-3) 3:00pm–3:45pm Grade School Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn about an artist, technique, or movement and make a project inspired by what we learn! 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.	This event is in the "Grade School" group Foodie Kids: Shark Sand Cups (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm–3:30pm Grade School Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Registration Required Event Details: There’s something lurking in your dessert… Layer pudding, crushed cookies, and top it off with a gummy shark for a beach treat with a bite! 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 "Teen" group Foodie Teens: Shark Sand Cups (Grades 7-12) 3:00pm–3:30pm Teen Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: There’s something lurking in your dessert… Layer pudding, crushed cookies, and top it off with a gummy shark for a beach treat with a bite! 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group Pokéball Plates (Grades 7-12) 4:00pm–4:45pm Teen Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Gotta craft ‘em all! Make your own Pokéball, using paper plates and a simple hinge, that opens up to reveal a hidden message inside.
5 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Cumbia y Bachata basico (Adultos) / Cumbia & Bachata: Basic Steps (Adults) 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults En Español Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: En Español Registration Required Event Details: Ven y disfruta un rato agradable y aprende pasos fáciles de Cumbia y Bachata. / Come and enjoy a pleasant time and learn easy Cumbia and Bachata steps.
6 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Preschool Bingo Party (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 6:30pm–7:00pm Preschool, Kindergarten This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Event Details: We’ll explore letters, animals, shapes, and more in this classic game of chance—with a fun early learning twist. 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. This event is in the "Family" group Atrapasoles de flores prensadas (Familia) / Pressed Flower Suncatcher (Family) 6:30pm–7:30pm Family Arts & Crafts, En Español Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Registration Required Event Details: ¡Estos atrapasoles se ven tan bonitos en la ventana! Puedes hacer una colección o simplemente hacer una y colocarla en tu ventana favorita. / These suncatchers look so pretty on the window!
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Watercolor: Lake Scene 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Capture the calm of nature with watercolor! This guided session walks you through the steps to paint a peaceful lake scene while exploring essential watercolor techniques.	This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with Excel 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Computer Study Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Study Registration Required Event Details: Learn to use the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. Find your way around worksheets, enter and edit data, and more. Computer experience is required but no prior Excel experience is needed. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group 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.

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