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Discover DuPage on a Budget

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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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All Day						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group This event is in the "Family" group Kids Book Giveaway Day: Sponsored by the Friends of the Library All Day Adults, Seniors (60+), Family Book Sale This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+), Family Program Type: Book Sale Event Details: The Friends of the Library are sharing the joy of reading with free books!r Don't miss this opportunity to spark a love for reading and expand your home library, while supplies last.
9 am			This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Device Advice 9:30am–10:30am Seniors (60+) This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens Age Group: Seniors (60+) Event Details: Drop in with your device (mobile/cell phone, tablet, iPad, laptop, Chromebook, etc.) for 1-on-1 assistance managing and troubleshooting apps, personal information, and projects.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group This event is in the "Family" group Summer Reading: Kona Ice Kickoff Event 9:00am–4:30pm Adults, Seniors (60+), Family This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group 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: Adults, Seniors (60+), Family Event Details: Register at the library on the first day of the Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading Program and enjoy a free shaved ice from the Kona Ice truck. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group) 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 "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: Bring the whole family for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside. 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 "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: Bring the whole family for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside. 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 "Seniors (60+)" group Senior Book Club: Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney 10:30am–11:30am Seniors (60+) Book Club This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens Age Group: Seniors (60+) Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Senior 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. A psychological thriller where Amber, a radio show presenter, wakes up in a hospital in a coma, unable to move or speak, and suspects her husband, Paul, may have something to do with her accident. The story unfolds thr		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Summer 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Level’d Up Chess Play 10:00am–12:00pm Teen, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group 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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Teen, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Ready to raise your game? In this summer chess series, players earn points for wins and draws as they climb the leaderboard. Each session features round robin matchups based on earned points to keep play fair and competitive. Just here for fun?
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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. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved 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.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Grade School" group Art Studio (Grades 1-3) 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: Learn about an artist, technique, or movement and make a project inspired by what we learn! 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group Scrabble Tile Keychain (Grades 7-12) 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Spell out your style! Choose your favorite word, name, or initials and turn it into a one-of-a-kind keychain using Scrabble tiles. Quick to make, fun to show off!
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Vela de té decorada con flores (Adultos) / Flower Tea Light (Adults) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, En Español 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 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Registration Required Event Details: ¡Esta vela de candelita con flores DIY es preciosa! Usa una flor artificial para decorar una vela de té a pilas. ¡Una manualidad divertida para la primavera y el verano! / This DIY flower tealight is so pretty!
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: Story and Craft 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 "Adults" group Senior Housing 101 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: Curious about independent living, assisted living, or memory care? Discover which senior housing option best fits your needs!	This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with Excel 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: Learn to use the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. Find your way around worksheets, enter and edit data, and more. Computer experience is required but no prior Excel experience is needed. 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 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 ELL Conversation Group Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups. This event is in the "Adults" group Unsolved Murders of Barbara and Patricia Grimes 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: Join author and former criminal investigator Ray Johnson as he delves into one of Chicago’s most haunting cold cases.
8 pm					This event is in the "Family" group Movie Night with a Cop at Safety Town: The Wild Robot 8:00pm–10:00pm Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.

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