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

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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.

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Bead Art (Grades 1-3)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Community Room 2 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Grade School

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 2

Age Group: Grade School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for a beading bonanza. String together some fun by creating colorful bracelets, necklaces, or keychains with beads.

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Día del Niño (Familia) / Children’s Day (Family)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room 2 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, En Español

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 2

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español

Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con juegos, manualidades y dulces. / Join us and have fun playing games, doing crafts and eating candy.

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Voices of 1776: The Diverse Faces Behind America’s Founding

Thursday, April 30, 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:

The fight for independence was shaped by more than a few familiar names.

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Farm Animal Crafts (All Ages)

Saturday, May 2, 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:

Open the barn doors for some farmyard fun! We’ll craft animals that moo, cluck, quack, and oink.

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Citizenship Study Group Part 1

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Conference Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Citzenship

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Citzenship

Registration Required

Event Details:

Review the N-400: Application for Naturalization, and learn the five most common reasons forms get denied. Practice the citizenship test, rehearse for the naturalization interview and prepare for the Oath of Allegiance.

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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: In a galaxy far, far away, you’ll work together to solve puzzles, crack clues, and complete your mission before time runs out. “Do. Or do not.
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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 Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: In a galaxy far, far away, you’ll work together to solve puzzles, crack clues, and complete your mission before time runs out. “Do. Or do not.	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.