Glenside Library

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(630) 260-1550

Glenside Library
25 E Fullerton Ave.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-7:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Name: Cocoa & Crafts (Grades 4-6)
Start: 2025-02-22T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-22T10:30:00-06:00
Location: Glenside Library

Featured Events

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.

Cocoa & Crafts (Grades 4-6)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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.

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.

A smiling duo playing guitars, with book covers and an author's photo on the side.

Nidhi Chanani Meet & Greet

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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

Event Details:

Meet Nidhi Chanani, the award-winning author and illustrator of more than a dozen books including graphic novels Pashmina, Super Boba Cafe, and the Shark Princess series, as well as picture books What

Child wearing yellow rain boots jumps in a puddle, holding a colorful umbrella. Splashes of water around.

Rain, Rain, Go Away! (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Community Room 2 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 2

Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Gray skies don’t have to mean gray moods! Join us as we read and sing about rainy days, make a craft, and eat a snack.

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.

Smiling woman in floral kimono holds flowers against a backdrop of pink blossoms.

Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival

Thursday, March 6, 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Event Details:

Every spring, Japan’s cherry trees burst into bloom, transforming cities and gardens with brilliant shades of pink and white.

Rain, Rain, Go Away! (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Gray skies don’t have to mean gray moods! Join us as we read and sing about rainy days, make a craft, and eat a snack.

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.

Whether you’re a LEGO master or a beginning brick builder, this event promises fun for the whole family.

Family Lego Party (All Ages)

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Family

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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.

Mickey Mouse poses in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, dressed in his classic red shorts and yellow bow tie.

The Walt Disney World Must-Do Checklist

Tuesday, March 11, 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Event Details:

Planning a Disney World vacation can feel overwhelming, but with the right preparation, you can have the most magical trip!

A woman in a yellow jacket holds a mushroom while smiling in a forest.

Mushroom Hunting

Thursday, March 13, 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 29

Event Details:

Join Hunter Le Duc of the Illinois Mycological Association for a foray into the fascinating world of fungi! Discover how to identify edible varieties and the must-have tools for foraging.

A person in striped pajamas organizing shelves with neatly folded linens and storage baskets in a cozy room.

Decluttering Without the Distractions

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Has the chaos of clutter got you feeling flustered? Leslie Hatch Gail, PhD, owner of Declare Order Professional Organizing, will help you regain control by teaching you sustainable strategies to create and maintain clutter-free spaces.

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Time	Mon (2/17)	Tue (2/18)
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. ELL Conversation Group (Women Only) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults En Español This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: En Español ELL Conversation Group Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.
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6 pm	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: Disfruta un rato agradable en familia, haciendo una pintura usando pintura acrílica. / Enjoy time with your family making an acrylic painting.

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