Glenside Library

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Glenside Library
25 E Fullerton Ave.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-7:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Discover DuPage on a Budget

Thursday, December 11, 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:

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

Program Type:

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Grade School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Grade School, Family

Event Details:

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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Time	Sun (8/24)	Mon (8/25)	Tue (8/26)	Wed (8/27)	Thu (8/28)	Fri (8/29)	Sat (8/30)
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELED: Registration & Testing: College of DuPage 16-Week ELL Course 9:00am–1:00pm Adults En Español This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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 Event Details: This FREE 16-week course will help you learn English at both a beginner or an intermediate level. You must be able to attend the full course. This is a college course with developmental credit.
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 "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?
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm					This event is in the "Teen" group Video Game Afternoon (Grades 7-12) 3:30pm–5:30pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Teen Event Details: Grab a controller and challenge your friends to Mario Kart, FIFA, and more during this laid-back gaming session. Bragging rights are on the line!
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cumbia y Bachata basico (Adultos) / Cumbia & Bachata: Basic Steps (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 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELED: Registration & Testing: College of DuPage 16-Week ELL Course 6:30pm–8:45pm Adults En Español This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELED: Registration & Testing: College of DuPage 16-Week ELL Course 6:30pm–8:45pm Adults En Español This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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
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 Book Club: The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah 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: Community Room 1 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. Inspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, The Stardust Thief weaves the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince, and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a legendary, magical lamp.	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: Story and Craft Room 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.	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 Stone Fruit Recipes with Chef Maddox 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: Large Community Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Peaches, plums, cherries—oh my! Chef Maddox will showcase the bold, bright flavors of summer’s juiciest fruits, sharing techniques and recipes that highlight their sweet, tart, and tangy appeal. Sample and recipes provided. 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.