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

Two people dancing on a wooden floor, wearing elegant shoes, with a red light illuminating their movements.

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

Program Type:

En Español

Age Group:

Adults

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.

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

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Family

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

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.

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

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

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

Event Details:

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

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 (7/07)	Mon (7/08)	Tue (7/09)	Wed (7/10)	Thu (7/11)	Fri (7/12)	Sat (7/13)
10 am			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: Enjoy a storytime outside with stories, songs and rhymes. Participants are welcome to bring blankets to sit on. In the event of rain or excessive heat Family Storytime will move 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 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: Enjoy a storytime outside with stories, songs and rhymes. Participants are welcome to bring blankets to sit on. 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 Storytime (All Ages) rain location 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: Community Room 2 Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian) 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool 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 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Family" group SCARCE Presents: Recycled Papermaking (All Ages) 11:00am–12:00pm Family Arts & Crafts 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: Large Community Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Mimic the process of industrial recycled paper-making, but using your own energy! Each participant will make their own recycled paper to take home to color and decorate as they please.
12 pm
1 pm						This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Preschool Art in the Park (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 1:00pm–1:30pm 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: 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. 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Teen" group Saturday Sundaes (Grades 7-12) 2:30pm–3:00pm 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: Community Room 1 Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Spend your Saturday pairing ice cream with all your favorite toppings. Whether you prefer classic flavors or adventurous combinations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
3 pm		This event is in the "Grade School" group DIY Buttons & Art Magnets (Grades 1-6) 3:00pm–3:45pm 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: Large Community Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in for a fun-filled crafting session where you’ll design and create your own buttons and magnets.	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 Kawaii Summer Drawing (Grades 1-3) 3:00pm–3:30pm Grade School Arts & Crafts 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: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Prepare for cuteness overload as we practice drawing adorable summer objects. 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 Homemade Lanterns (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm–3:45pm Grade School Arts & Crafts 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: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Spark your imagination and light up the night by making a homemade lantern! They’re perfect for camping adventures and nighttime exploration. 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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Family" group Atrapasueños 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!		This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teen" group Comics & Crafts: Tasty (Grades 5-8) 6:30pm–7:15pm Grade School, Teen Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group 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: 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled ELL Conversation Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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 Watercolor: Koi Fish 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: Koi fish are admired for their ability to swim upstream and overcome obstacles. They represent perseverance, determination, and strength in the face of adversity. Use various watercolor methods and color blending techniques		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