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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

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En Español

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 2

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: En Español

Registration Required

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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

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STEM

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Family

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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

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Family

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

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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

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Family

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

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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

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

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

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

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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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Fantastic Food (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: Bring your young foodies to this food-themed storytime! Enjoy tasty tales, make a simple craft, and finish with a sweet treat. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
11 am				This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Beacons of the Great Lakes: Michigan’s Lighthouse Legacy 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Think lighthouses are just for oceans? Think again! With over 120 lighthouses, Michigan boasts more than any other state—thanks to its vast freshwater coastline. Join historian Laura F.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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 Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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: Early Childhood, 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						This event is in the "Family" group Dinosaur Family Storytime (All Ages) 2:00pm–2:30pm 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: Large Community Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Stomp, roar, and explore stories all about dinosaurs! 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Grade School" group Garden Art: Paint & Plant (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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint your own flower pot, then plant a flower or herb to take home and watch it grow!	This event is in the "Grade School" group STEAM Sports Challenge (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm–3:45pm Grade School STEM 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: Outdoors Age Group: Grade School Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Put your design and engineering skills to the test with sports-themed STEAM challenges—work solo or team up to compete! 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. 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 Foodie Kids: Mini Tacos (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm–3:30pm Grade School 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 Registration Required Event Details: Big flavor in a tiny tortilla! Build your own mini tacos with all the fixings—then munch away. It’s the perfect bite-sized fiesta. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 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 "Teen" group Foodie Teens: Mini Tacos (Grades 7-12) 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 2 Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Big flavor in a tiny tortilla! Build your own mini tacos with all the fixings—then munch away. It’s the perfect bite-sized fiesta. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 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.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Meditacion yoga (Adultos) / Yoga Meditation (Adults) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults 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: En Español Registration Required Event Details: Ven pasa una hora meditando con poses fáciles de yoga. / Spend an hour meditating with easy yoga poses.		This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teen" group Comics & Crafts: Detective Beans & the Case of the Missing Hat (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: Story and Craft Room 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.	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Fantastic Food (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: Large Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Bring your young foodies to this food-themed storytime! Enjoy tasty tales, make a simple craft, and finish with a sweet treat. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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 ELL Conversation Group Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.	This event is in the "Adults" group Buying a Smartphone 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: Apple or Android? Big carrier or budget-friendly provider? Unlimited data or just enough? Tech expert Michael Gershbein will break down the choices so you can find the smartphone and plan that fits your life (and your wallet).	This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with Word 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: 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 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. 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

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