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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

Open

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.

Smiling man points up with a lightbulb above his finger and blue question marks around his head.

All Things 2025 Trivia

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Think you’ve kept up with 2025? Test your knowledge of the year’s biggest headlines, wildest moments, and trendiest topics in this fast-paced trivia night. Gather your brainiest friends (teams of up to six) and see who really ruled 2025!

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	Closing GH Fest Closing All Day Branches: Glenside Library						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group This event is in the "Family" group Model Train Takeover (All Ages) All Day 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: Calling all future conductors! Come explore a hands-on model train layout from Valley Model Railroad Club of Elgin.
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: Story and Craft 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 "Family" group Glenside Library Carnival (All Ages) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: 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.				This event is in the "Family" group Things That Go! 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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Zoom, vroom, and fly through stories about vehicles and things that move! 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 "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade School" group Tasty Tales (Grades K-3) 3:00pm–3:45pm Kindergarten, Grade School Storytime This event is in the "Kindergarten" group 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: Kindergarten, Grade School Program Type: Storytime Event Details: You see them at school… now catch them at the library! Join Miss Meg and Miss Amy, our school outreach librarians, for a storytime and snack designed just for kids ages 5–9. 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 "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.
4 pm					This event is in the "Teen" group Sonic the Hedgehog Paper Spinner (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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: This craft will have Sonic’s head spinning—literally! Create a fun paper spinner featuring everyone’s favorite blue blur. Just give it a flick and watch him go!
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6 pm		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 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: 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 "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teen" group Comics & Crafts: Isla to Island (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 month we are reading Isla to Island by Alexis Castellanos.	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: Community Room 2 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 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 Excel: Beyond the Basics 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: If you’ve just dipped your toes into the popular spreadsheet program, this will help you advance. Topics include: sorting and filtering data; creating simple calculations; 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 The History of Railroads in DuPage County 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: All aboard for a journey into local rail history! Learn about the rise and fall of The Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad (CA&E)—dubbed the “Roarin’ Elgin”—which once connected rural communities to the Loop.	This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Financial Planning with Karen Chan, CFP 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: Tackle your dollar dilemmas using free and affordable tools. Certified Financial Planner Karen Chan will walk you through practical ways to evaluate choices like Roth vs. tax deferred, debt vs. 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
8 pm						This event is in the "Family" group Movie Night with a Cop at Safety Town: A Minecraft Movie 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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