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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

Age Group:

Teen

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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

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

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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 "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian) 10:00am–10:30am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Early Childhood, 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 "Early Childhood" group 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 Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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: Early Childhood, 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 "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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Winter Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian) 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Registration Required Event Details: Engage all your senses through various hands-on activities. From squishy textures to mesmerizing sights and sounds, each station offers a unique sensory adventure. 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Grade School" group Crafternoon (Grades 1-6) 1:00pm–2:00pm Grade School Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Grade School" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make the most of your day off school by getting hands-on with a variety of fun craft projects! 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.
2 pm						This event is in the "Family" group Superhero Saturday (All Ages) 2:00pm–3:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Family Event Details: Suit up for our third annual Superhero Saturday! Enjoy crafts, games, and an action-packed obstacle course, then meet some special superhero guests. Bring your best heroic energy... and maybe your cape, too!
3 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group How to Train Your Dragon Escape Room (Grades 7-12) 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Berk, where dragons soar and danger lurks! Team up to solve puzzles and prove yourself a true dragon rider before time runs out. 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 How to Train Your Dragon Escape Room (Grades 4-6) 3:30pm–4:30pm Grade School Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Berk, where dragons soar and danger lurks! Team up to solve puzzles and prove yourself a true dragon rider before time runs out. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Beginning Reader Storytime (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 6:30pm–7:00pm Preschool, Kindergarten Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Beginning Reader Storytime Your child will enjoy stories, games, songs, and activities designed to help build skills necessary to become successful, enthusiastic readers. 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 "Family" group Pintura acrílica (Familia) / Acrylic Painting (Family) 6:30pm–7:30pm Family Arts & Crafts, En Español This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Event Details: Pasa un momento creativo en familia pintando juntos una colorida obra de arte. / Enjoy creative family time as you paint a colorful work of art together.		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.
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 Getting Started with Word 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Computer Study Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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 Caught in a Crisis: DuPage Crisis Recovery Center 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: The DuPage County Health Department will share info about the new Crisis Recovery Center, open 24/7 to support individuals facing mental health or substance use crises. 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. Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room

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