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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

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

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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

Open

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

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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

Open

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

Open

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

Open

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.

Smiling man points up with a lightbulb above his finger and blue question marks around his head.

All Things 2025 Trivia

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Think you’ve kept up with 2025? Test your knowledge of the year’s biggest headlines, wildest moments, and trendiest topics in this fast-paced trivia night. Gather your brainiest friends (teams of up to six) and see who really ruled 2025!

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

Open

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

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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

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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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10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group (Women's Only) 10:00am–11:00am Adults ELL Study, En Español 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, En Español	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: 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. Hear a story and make an art project! Aprons are provided. 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 Fall Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian) 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers Registration Required Event Details: Bring your little ones to explore fun sensory stations. 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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1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Bingo Afternoon 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors (60+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" 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, Seniors (60+) Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of Bingo with a chance to win fun prizes! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 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.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Grade School" group Makerspace (Grades 4-6) 3:30pm–4:30pm Grade School Arts & Crafts 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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and use your imagination to create! 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.
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5 pm					NaNoWriMo Write-In 5:00pm–6:30pm Closed Registration Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Registration Required Event Details: Your story matters. Use the library as your writing space during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a fun, seat-of-your-pants challenge to complete a 50,000-word novel during the month of November.
6 pm	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Beginning Reader Storytime (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 6:30pm–7:00pm Preschool, Kindergarten Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Closed 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 Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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) 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Decoración de Mesa para el Día de Acción de Gracias / Thanksgiving Centerpiece Decorations 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors (60+) En Español Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" 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, Seniors (60+) Program Type: En Español Registration Required Event Details: Crea una pieza central de Acción de Gracias para tu mesa navideña. / Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece for your table. 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 "Grade School" group Comics & Crafts: Pilu of the Woods (Grades 4-6) 6:30pm–7:30pm Grade School Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Read a preselected graphic novel at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while we chat about what we read! Each registrant will receive a complimentary copy of the graphic novel, while supplies last.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) 6:30pm–7:00pm Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: 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. Hear a story and make an art project! Aprons are provided.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group 7:00pm–8:00pm 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		This event is in the "Adults" group Excel Pivot Tables 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 Excel Pivot Tables Learn to analyze complex data with this powerful tool. Basic Excel familiarity required.	This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room

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