Week Calendar

Name: A Portrait of Shakespeare
Start: 2025-02-06T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-06T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Glenside Library

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A Portrait of Shakespeare

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

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Adults

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Adults

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Seats Remaining: 23

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“All the world’s a stage.” Peter Garino, artistic director of The Shakespeare Project of Chicago, takes us on a journey combining biography and excerpts from Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets.

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Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs & Intervention

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

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Adults

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

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Seats Remaining: 24

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Suicide is preventable. Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System will cover early warning signs and equip you with the skills needed for effective intervention. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself to support those in crisis.

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Superhero Saturday (All Ages)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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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Join us for our second annual Superhero Saturday for crafts, games, obstacle course, and special superhero guests!

Line Dancing

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Required

Seats Remaining: 21

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Start off on the right foot (pun intended) as Lines ‘N Motion instructor Belynda Head guides you every step of the way in this fun choreographed dance style.

A smiling duo playing guitars, with book covers and an author's photo on the side.

Nidhi Chanani Meet & Greet

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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

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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

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

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Book Sale

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Adults, Seniors (60+), Family

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

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

Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Shop thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more—all at unbeatable prices!

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9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group. College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course 9:30am - 1:45pm 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
10 am			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Baby Time (0-24 months + 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 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. Baby Time (0-24 months + 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required 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: 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) 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.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Chair Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Enjoy the benefits of yoga without needing to get down on a mat with instructor Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga!						This event is in the "Family" group. Flores de Bastoncillos de Algodón (Familia) / Cotton Swab Flowers (Family) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Family Arts & Crafts, En Español This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Event Details: Transforma bastoncillos de algodón comunes en hermosas decoraciones florales. / Transform ordinary cotton swabs into beautiful floral decorations.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Grade School" group. Art Studio (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: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Learn about an artist, technique, or movement and make a project inspired by what we learn! 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.		This event is in the "Grade School" group. Pop-up Makerspace: Let’s Build (Grades 4-6) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Grade School STEM Required This event is in the "Grade School" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: STEM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Experiment with various materials to tackle building challenges and create your own sturdy-standing structures. The possibilities are endless—let’s see what you can build!
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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. Family Lego Party (All Ages) 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Haz Tu Propio Jabón con Aroma (Adultos) / Make Your Own Scented Soap (Adults) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, En Español Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Ven y aprende como hacer jabones con aroma y diseños en su interior. / Come and learn how to make scented soaps with intricate designs. This event is in the "Adults" group. College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course 6:30pm - 8:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come to this FREE English Language Learning Course presented by the College of Dupage. The class meets each Monday & Wednesday from 2/3-5/19. Registration & Testing will be held on 1/27 & 1/29 from 6:30-8:30pm.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Citizenship Study Group Part 2 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Citzenship Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citzenship Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Review the N-400: Application for Naturalization, and learn the five most common reasons forms get denied. Practice the citizenship test, rehearse for the naturalization interview and prepare for the Oath of Allegiance.	This event is in the "Grade School" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Comics & Crafts: Gamerville (Grades 5-8) 6:30pm - 7:15pm Grade School, Teen Book Club Required This event is in the "Grade School" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Grade School, Teen Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 10 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. 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: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study	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 Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required 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: 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) 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 "Adults" group. ELL Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 ELL Conversation Group Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Watercolor Penguins 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: “Waddle” into watercolor as you paint a Rockhopper Penguin using a variegated wash technique. Learn how to blend colors seamlessly while capturing the charm of these unique birds.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Getting Started with Word 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 type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with paragraphs and print layouts, and more. 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. Travelers from Outer Space: Comets & Asteroids 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Adler Planetarium, will showcase amazing closeup images of comets and asteroids to highlight what we currently know about the cosmos, and what we hope to find out. Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room

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