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

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

Cottages by the sea with white chalk cliffs and grassy hills in the background, under a clear sky.

Watercolor: Painting from a Reference Photo

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Use a reference photo to guide your watercolor painting. Practice classic watercolor techniques as you turn careful observation into a color masterpiece.

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 woman’s silhouette with a visible brain and flowers blooming from it, on a purple background.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Tuesday, March 10, 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:

Our brains are remarkable—and sometimes complicated. This program explores how they differ, how Alzheimer’s progresses, and what current research, treatments, and community resources can help support individuals and caregivers.

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.

Illustration of people viewing an outdoor exhibit on a brick wall beside a historic-style building.

More Than Mortar: The Surprising History of Chicago Brick Architecture

Tuesday, April 21, 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:

After the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago rose from the ashes, brick by brick.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/24)	Mon (5/25)	Tue (5/26)	Wed (5/27)	Thu (5/28)	Fri (5/29)	Sat (5/30)
All Day		Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Glenside Library Description: The Library closes on Memorial Day.
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 "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Beautiful Butterflies (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: Let your imagination take flight with butterfly stories, songs, a craft, and a snack. 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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4 pm			This event is in the "Grade School" group Minute-to-Win-It Games (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: Large Community Room Age Group: Grade School Registration Required Event Details: Tick-tock! The clock is ticking as you race to complete exciting minute-to-win-it challenges. Test your speed and skills, and win fun prizes to celebrate the end of the school year. 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 "Teen" group Star Wars Escape Room (Grades 7-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Join this escape room inspired by Star Wars. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Beautiful Butterflies (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 6:30pm–7:15pm 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: Let your imagination take flight with butterfly stories, songs, a craft, and a snack. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club: Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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. With the singular goal of paying off her student loans, Katie heads out west to take advantage of Alberta’s oil rush—part of the long tradition of East Coasters who seek gainful employment elsewhere when they can’t find it in the homeland th	This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with PowerPoint 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 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 Star Wars Escape Room (Adults) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join this escape room inspired by Star Wars. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.	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.