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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

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

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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

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Grade School

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Grade School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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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

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Teen

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Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Teen

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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 "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 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required 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.
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2 pm			This event is in the "Grade School" group Minecraft Escape Room (Grades 4-6) 2:30pm–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 2 Age Group: Grade School Registration Required Event Details: Use your problem-solving skills to break out of this cube-filled escape room—just don’t let a mental block slow you down! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.			This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga en silla (Adultos) / Chair Yoga (Adults) 2:30pm–3:30pm 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 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: En Español Registration Required Event Details: Ven pasa una hora haciendo poses fáciles de yoga con silla. / Spend an hour doing chair yoga with easy poses.
3 pm	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 Mixed-Media Sandcastle Art (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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Build a sandcastle—no beach required! Use everyday materials to create a fun mixed-media masterpiece. 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 Garden Art: Canvas Flower Paintings (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: Get inspired by the library’s garden! Create your own canvas painting using the colors, shapes, and textures you see outside.	This event is in the "Teen" group Minecraft Escape Room (Grades 7-12) 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Use your problem-solving skills to break out of this cube-filled escape room—just don’t let a mental block slow you down! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.	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 2 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Preschool Bingo Party (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 3:00pm–3:30pm Preschool, Kindergarten This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Event Details: We’ll explore letters, animals, shapes, and more in this classic game of chance—with a fun early learning twist. 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 "Grade School" group Super Spy Academy (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Large Community Room Age Group: Grade School Event Details: Think you’ve got what it takes to be a secret agent? Drop in to test your skills at spy-themed stations filled with puzzles, codes, and brain-teasing challenges!
4 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group Paint Your Own Chess Board (Grades 7-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Add some flair to your next opening move! Paint a one-of-a-kind chess (or checker) board with colors and designs that show off your style.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Preschool Bingo Party (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 6:30pm–7:00pm Preschool, Kindergarten This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Event Details: We’ll explore letters, animals, shapes, and more in this classic game of chance—with a fun early learning twist. 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 Lámpara de flores con limpiapipas (Adultos) / Flower Lamp Made with Pipe Cleaners (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: Si estás buscando una idea increíble para hacer flores de distinta manera esta clase te va a encantar. / This class is a must if you’re looking for an easy and creative floral craft.			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 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club: Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club 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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Summer 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. An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate…only to discover he lives seven years in the past. This event is in the "Family" group College of DuPage Theater Presents: Alice in TV-Land (All Ages) 7:00pm–8:00pm Family 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 Event Details: Lights. Camera. Action! When Alice stumbles into the dazzling world of TV-Land, she is swept into a whirlwind of sitcoms, wacky game show hosts, and over-the-top personalities. 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 "Grade School" group Anime Club (Grades 4-6) 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 1 Age Group: Grade School Event Details: Celebrate your love of Japanese animation with screenings of your favorite anime, themed snacks, and Otaku activities. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with PowerPoint 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 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.

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