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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

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Adults

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

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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

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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

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Arts & Crafts

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Family

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Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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

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Family

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

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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

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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

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

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En Español

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 2

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: En Español

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¡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

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Arts & Crafts

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Family

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Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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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9 am				This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Glenbard ECC PopUp Play Time! 9:30am–11:00am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Family This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Family Event Details: Join us for this FREE PopUp Playtime! Enjoy time playing and learning with your child! This program is in collaboration with the Morton Arboretum.
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
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2 pm					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 DIY Stamps (Grades 1-3) 4:00pm–4:45pm Grade School Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Registration Required Event Details: Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art. 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. This event is in the "Grade School" group DIY Stamps (Grades 4-6) 4:00pm–4:45pm Grade School Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art. 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.			This event is in the "Grade School" group Foodie Kids: Ice Cream Sundaes (Grades 4-6) 4:00pm–4:30pm Grade School Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Registration Required Event Details: It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience. 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. 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 "Teen" group Foodie Teens: Ice Cream Sundaes (Grades 7-12) 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience. 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.
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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 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: Night Chef (Grades 5-8) 6:30pm–7:15pm Grade School, Teen Book Club Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teen" group Upcoming 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 Night Chef by Mika Song.	This event is in the "Adults" group You Can Brew It! Pt. II 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Ready to brew better beer? Award-winning home brewer Scott Pointon dives deeper into techniques, equipment choices, and process refinements for those who’ve brewed a few batches and want to improve both consistency and flavor.
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 Coloring with Alcohol-Ink Markers 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Color boldly with alcohol-ink markers as instructor Janine Lana guides you through blending and layering techniques that create smoother transitions, richer color, and a polished, professional look.	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 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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