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Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Art:

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided. ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required

Toddler Art

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Learn about an artist, technique, or movement and make a project inspired by what we learn!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about an artist, technique, or movement and make a project inspired by what we learn!

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. 

Hombre de nieve en jarrón de vidrio (Familia) / Mason Jar Snowman (Family)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

Disfruta un rato agradable en familia creando un divertido hombre de nieve con un jarrón de vidrio. / Enjoy a fun family activity as you create a cheerful snowman using a mason jar.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Disfruta un rato agradable en familia creando un divertido hombre de nieve con un jarrón de vidrio. / Enjoy a fun family activity as you create a cheerful snowman using a mason jar.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Baby Time (Ages 0-24 Months + Guardian)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Baby Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

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. 

ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and gr...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and grow.

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. 

Video and Board Game Open Play (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

It’s game on! Stop by to play video and board games with friends, from fast-paced favorites to strategy games that will make you carefully consider your next move.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Event Details:

It’s game on! Stop by to play video and board games with friends, from fast-paced favorites to strategy games that will make you carefully consider your next move.

Felt Yeti and Pickle Ornaments

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Sew up some holiday fun! Create a cuddly Huggable Yeti and a quirky Happy Pickle ornament to add a playful touch to your holiday décor.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sew up some holiday fun! Create a cuddly Huggable Yeti and a quirky Happy Pickle ornament to add a playful touch to your holiday décor.

Baby Time (Ages 0-24 Months + Guardian)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Baby Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and gr...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and grow.

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. 

Knives Out Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

See how sharp your detective instincts are as you channel your inner Benoit Blanc in this Knives Out–inspired escape room.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

See how sharp your detective instincts are as you channel your inner Benoit Blanc in this Knives Out–inspired escape room.

Excel: Beyond the Basics

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults

If you’ve just dipped your toes into the popular spreadsheet program, this will help you advance. Topics include: sorting and filtering data; creating simple calculations; and more.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’ve just dipped your toes into the popular spreadsheet program, this will help you advance. Topics include: sorting and filtering data; creating simple calculations; 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. 

Knives Out Escape Room (Adult)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

See how sharp your detective instincts are as you channel your inner Benoit Blanc in this Knives Out–inspired escape room. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

See how sharp your detective instincts are as you channel your inner Benoit Blanc in this Knives Out–inspired escape room. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Glenbard ECC PopUp Play Time!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us for this FREE PopUp Playtime! Enjoy time playing and learning with your child! This program is in collaboration with the Dupage Children's Museum. 

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 Dupage Children's Museum. 

Snowy Stories (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten

Bundle up for a cozy winter storytime filled with snowy tales, an activity and a treat.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bundle up for a cozy winter storytime filled with snowy tales, an activity and a treat.

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. 

Sunlight filters through tall trees over a forest path, with "Discover DuPage" logo in the corner.

Discover DuPage on a Budget

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

Why head to the city when adventure’s right here at home? Discover the best of DuPage County on a budget with local deals, free attractions, and activities for all ages.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Why head to the city when adventure’s right here at home? Discover the best of DuPage County on a budget with local deals, free attractions, and activities for all ages.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Snowy Stories (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten

Bundle up for a cozy winter storytime filled with snowy tales, an activity and a treat.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bundle up for a cozy winter storytime filled with snowy tales, an activity and a treat.

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. 

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Family
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.

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. 

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room A at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Hands in red mittens hold a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows and a cinnamon stick, surrounded by snow.

Cocoa and Crafts (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.