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

A woman in a blue jumpsuit climbs into the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force jet under a clear sky.

Eight Women Who Changed Astronomy

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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:

For centuries, women have helped unlock the mysteries of the universe, often without recognition.

Tune the dial to love and laughter! Those Were the Days Radio Players West will bring three Valentine’s Day–themed Golden Age radio shows to life.

Love is in the Air: Old Time Radio Shows

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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:

Tune the dial to love and laughter!

Get creative with stickers, sparkles, and sweet messages to make your Valentine smile.

Valentine's Day Card Party (All Ages)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Spread the love! Make colorful cards to share with friends, family, or someone special. Get creative with stickers, sparkles, and sweet messages to make your Valentine smile.

Child in a red cape and mask poses heroically; comic "POW!" and superhero cosplayers in background.

Superhero Saturday (All Ages)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Family

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!

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

Shamrock-shaped sugar cookies with green and white icing on a plate, with a pumpkin cookie in the background.

Antojitos del Día de San Patricio (Adultos) / St. Patrick’s Day Treats (Adults)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room 2 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

En Español

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 2

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: En Español

Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta de un rato agradable preparando unos bocadillos para celebrar el Día de San Patricio. / Join us and have fun making a snack to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

A hand holds a bunch of green paper shamrocks against a blurred, brightly lit background.

Shamrock Crafts (All Ages)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Go green and celebrate the luck of the Irish with a festive shamrock craft. Aprons are provided, but dress for mess.

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Time	Sun (3/29)	Mon (3/30)	Tue (3/31)	Wed (4/01)	Thu (4/02)	Fri (4/03)	Sat (4/04)
9 am				This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Device Advice 9:30am–10:30am Seniors (60+) This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens Age Group: Seniors (60+) Event Details: Drop in with your device (mobile/cell phone, tablet, iPad, laptop, Chromebook, etc.) for 1-on-1 assistance managing and troubleshooting apps, personal information, and projects.
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 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 "Seniors (60+)" group Senior Book Club: The Women's March by Jennifer Chiaverini 10:30am–11:30am Seniors (60+) Book Club This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens Age Group: Seniors (60+) Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Senior 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 actual events, this novel offers a fascinating account of a crucial but little-remembered moment in American history that follows three courageous women who bravely risked their lives and liberty in the fight to win		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 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 8 and Under) 10:00am–10:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Outdoors Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Event Details: Hop to it and collect as many eggs as you can find at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will even be a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Weather permitting. 🎟️ Free tickets available at the Youth desk beginning 03/16.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Bingo Bash 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors (60+) This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+) Event Details: Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.
2 pm			This event is in the "Grade School" group Spring Art (Grades K-6) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Spring has sprung. Drop in and let your creativity blossom with a variety of colorful, spring-inspired art 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.				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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm					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 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Meditacion yoga (Adultos) / Yoga Meditation (Adults) 7:00pm–7:30pm Adults En Español Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: En Español Registration Required Event Details: Ven pasa una 30 minutos meditando con poses fáciles la soltar el estress. / Spend half an hour meditating with easy yoga poses to release stress. 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 Book Club: Elektra by Jennifer Saint 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Spring 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. A reimagining of the story of Elektra, one of Greek mythology's most infamous heroines, from the author of the beloved international best-seller, Ariadne.		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 ILL groups.