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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

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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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian) 10:00am–10:30am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Baby Time Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow. 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 ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group) 10:00am–11:00am Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study Event Details: Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.m This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) 10:45am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Toddler Time Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and grow. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian) 10:00am–10:30am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Baby Time Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) 10:45am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Toddler Time Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and grow. 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 "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Snowy Days, Snowy Nights (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 10:30am–11:15am Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: From daytime snowball fights to cozy fireplace nights, celebrate the magic of the season with a story, an activity, and a treat. 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 "Grade School" group Fuse Bead Fun (Grades 4-6) 10:00am–10:45am Grade School Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Grade School" group 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.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group The Chicago Auto Show: Then and Now 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fast-paced, 50-minute multimedia presentation.	This event is in the "Teen" group Day of Service (Grades 7-12) 2:00pm–4:00pm Teen Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group 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.					This event is in the "Family" group Family LEGO Party (All Ages) 2:30pm–3:30pm Family STEM This event is in the "Family" group 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.
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4 pm				This event is in the "Grade School" group Pinecone Pals (Grades 1-3) 4:00pm–4:45pm Grade School Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Grade School" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Waddle on in and turn pinecones into penguins! Make a cute winter friend (or two) to take home. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group SAT & ACT Success (Hybrid/Virtual) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Teen, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Learn the key differences between the SAT and ACT (including the new digital SAT), when to start preparing, and how to boost your score for scholarships and merit aid.
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 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 "Adults" group Rosas echas de periodicos (Adultos) / Newspaper Roses (Adults) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, En Español This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Event Details: Convierte tu creatividad en un hermoso ramo de flores hecho a mano, perfecto para decorar o regalar a alguien especial. / Turn your creativity into a beautiful handmade bouquet—perfect for decorating or giving to someone special.		This event is in the "Grade School" group Anime Club (Grades 4-6) 6:30pm–8:00pm Grade School This event is in the "Grade School" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Anime Club 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 "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Snowy Days, Snowy Nights (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 6:30pm–7:15pm Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: From daytime snowball fights to cozy fireplace nights, celebrate the magic of the season with a story, an activity, and a treat. 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.
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 Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study Event Details: Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL group.	This event is in the "Adults" group Watercolor: Hot Air Balloon 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get carried away with watercolor as we paint a hot air balloon set against an expressive sky. Practice blending and layering colors to capture movement and light. All supplies provided.	This event is in the "Adults" group Power Up PowerPoint 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Computer Study This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Study Event Details: Make your presentations more impactful. Get suggestions for title slides, presentation flow, transitions, and more.	This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study Event Details: Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ILL groups. This event is in the "Adults" group Know Your Rights: Immigration Preparedness 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution. Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Teen" group After Hours: Winter Scavenger Hunt & Pizza (Grades 7-12) 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Grab your friends and explore the library after hours! Hunt for clues, complete challenges, and refuel with plenty of pizza.

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