Week Calendar

Name: Family Lego Party (All Ages)
Start: 2025-01-06T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-06T19:30:00-06:00
Location: Glenside Library

Featured Events

Whether you’re a LEGO master or a beginning brick builder, this event promises fun for the whole family.

Family Lego Party (All Ages)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

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.

Woman with glasses smiling, seated at a table with a laptop, near a window, wearing a black top and turquoise necklace.

Revive and Thrive: Business Strategies that Work

Tuesday, January 7, 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Event Details:

Running a business is no small feat, but strategist Jean Kuhn knows what it takes to succeed. Hear her story of buying two bankrupt businesses and making them profitable within a year.

A person moves a black chess piece on a chessboard, captured in dramatic lighting.

Challenge a Chess Master

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Test your skills against International Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan, who earned his title at just 16 years of age. After a brief introduction on the history and benefits of chess, Arjun will take on 20 challengers... simultaneously!

Colorful lottery balls with numbers 22, 37, 59, 68, and 07 on a yellow background.

Bingo Afternoon for Kids & Teens (Grades 4-12)

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Grade School, Teen

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Grade School, Teen

Bingo Afternoon

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.

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All Day		Election Day All Day Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room
10 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + Guardian) 10:00am - 10:30am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. ELL Conversation Group (Women Only) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults En Español This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) 10:45am - 11:15am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime 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. Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + Guardian) 10:00am - 10:30am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) 10:45am - 11:15am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Toddler Time Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers 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.		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 Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 20 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. 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
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2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Grade School" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Nidhi Chanani Meet & Greet 3:30pm - 5:00pm Grade School, Family This event is in the "Grade School" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Grade School, Family Event Details: Meet Nidhi Chanani, the award-winning author and illustrator of more than a dozen books including graphic novels Pashmina, Super Boba Cafe, and the Shark Princess series, as well as picture books What
4 pm	This event is in the "Grade School" group. Mystery Art (Grades 1-3) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Grade School Arts & Crafts Required This event is in the "Grade School" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: When you arrive, you’ll discover a surprise art project waiting for you. It could be painting, sculpting, or something completely unexpected! 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 "Adults" group. ELL Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Mandla para Ventanas Vitrales (Familia) / Mandala for Stained Glass Windows (Family) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family Arts & Crafts, En Español Open Required This event is in the "Family" group. Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: ¡Haz tu propio vitral con esta manualidad colorida para niños! / Make your own stained glass window with this colorful craft for kids!		This event is in the "Adults" group. College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course 6:30pm - 8:45pm Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study	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 Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 12 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. 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. ELL Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Club: Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Book Club Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 23 Winter Book Club Read or listen to a preselected book at home and discuss it at the monthly meeting. Each registrant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last. Event Details: Asked by Victoria Ford's sister to prove Victoria's innocence in the murder of her married lover 20 years ago before she died on 9/11, Avery Mason, host of American Events, delves into her twisted private life only to discover that someon	This event is in the "Family" group. El Mago Magic Show (All Ages) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Family En Español This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Family Program Type: En Español Event Details: Join us for a bilingual magic show! El Mago will entertain everyone with his tricks for all ages. Presented in English and Spanish. / ¡Acompáñanos a un espectáculo de magia bilingue! 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. Getting Started with PowerPoint 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Computer Study Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Study Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs around.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage in Illinois 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Prior to 1920, women were largely denied the right to vote in the United States. Jeanne Schultz Angel, Associate Vice President of Naper Settlement, will discuss how female leaders in our state, such as Ellen Martin and Ida B.

Week Calendar

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Family Lego Party

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Bingo Afternoon

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Baby Time

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ELL Conversation Group

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Baby Time

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Toddler Time

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Toddler Art

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Independent Attendance

ELL Conversation Group

Toddler Art

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Accompanying Adults

ELL Conversation Group

Winter Book Club

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