Glenside Library

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Glenside Library
25 E Fullerton Ave.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-7:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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Preschool Bingo Party (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Preschool, Kindergarten

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.

Illustration of a historic light blue house with porch, garden flowers, and a sign reading "Historic House."

Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World

Tuesday, July 1, 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:

Join Diana Martinez, Executive Director of the MAC, for a behind-the-scenes look at COD’s highly anticipated summer exhibit featuring 50 original ukiyo-e prints—including nine by Hokusai—and immersive elements like a walk-through Edo printshop, Ja

Woman holding a guitar and smiling, with musical notes beside her on a blue background.

Katie Kostner Musical Performance

Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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:

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.

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

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

Event Details:

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

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Event Details:

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

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (4/14)	Mon (4/15)	Tue (4/16)	Wed (4/17)	Thu (4/18)	Fri (4/19)	Sat (4/20)
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group (Women Only) 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Just Ducky (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 10:30am–11:15am Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, 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: Large Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ducks abound at this duck program including duck stories, a craft, and a treat! 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Puzzlepalooza 2:00pm–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: Try your hand at four different puzzles. This medley promises an exciting blend of logic, problem-solving, creativity, and strategic thinking. Prizes awarded to the best cumulative time.						This event is in the "Family" group Lotería Mexicana / Mexican Bingo 2:00pm–3:00pm Family En Español This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Family Program Type: En Español Event Details: Ven pasa una divertida hora jugando lotería y comiendo antojitos mexicanos. / Join us and spend an hour playing bingo and eating Mexican snacks.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Paint & Sip (Grades 7-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Are you the next Vincent van Gogh or Georgia O’Keeffe? Find out as you sip on a yummy drink while painting your newest masterpiece!		This event is in the "Grade School" group DIY Bead Bracelets (Grades 1-3) 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in for a beading bonanza! String together some fun by creating unique bead bracelets. 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.
5 pm
6 pm		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 "Family" group Cuentos para la Familia: Primavera Espectacular / Family Storytime: Spectacular Spring 6:30pm–7:30pm Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family En Español 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 This event is in the "Kindergarten" group 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 1 Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Program Type: En Español Registration Required Event Details: ¿Te encanta la primavera? Si es así, ven a esta hora de cuentos inspirada en los juegos que incluye historias y una actividad. / Do you love spring? If so, come to our play-inspired storytime that includes stories and an activity.			This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Just Ducky (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 6:30pm–7:15pm Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, 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: Community Room 2 Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ducks abound at this duck program including duck stories, a craft, and a treat! 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.
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 Buying Your Home 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Navigate the journey of buying your home with ease, even in the most competitive markets.	This event is in the "Adults" group Word Basics 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: For new users. Learn to work with fonts, paragraph settings, shapes and pictures, and more.	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 This event is in the "Adults" group Understanding Social Security 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Prepare for the next chapter of your life as you approach Social Security eligibility. Join Certified Financial Planner Gregory Kurine for key insights on optimal timing (early vs. Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room