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ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
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: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
:

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Muppets Escape Room (Adults)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

 

Friend or Foe: Filling Your Aquarium

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join Nick Coleman, owner of Nick’s Aquatic Maintenance, to discover which fish are BFFs and which ones are better off swimming solo!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join Nick Coleman, owner of Nick’s Aquatic Maintenance, to discover which fish are BFFs and which ones are better off swimming solo!

Memorial Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
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: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Book Club: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Recalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance with, which causes her daughters to examine their own lives and reconsider the world and everything they thought t

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

Recalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance with, which causes her daughters to examine their own lives and reconsider the world and everything they thought t

Getting Started with PowerPoint

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

 

Watercolor Penguins

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

“Waddle” into watercolor as you paint a Rockhopper Penguin using a variegated wash technique. Learn how to blend colors seamlessly while capturing the charm of these unique birds.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

“Waddle” into watercolor as you paint a Rockhopper Penguin using a variegated wash technique. Learn how to blend colors seamlessly while capturing the charm of these unique birds.

Summer Reading Begins! Kick-Off Party with Kona Ice

All Day
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors (60+), Family
:

Level Up with Summer Reading 2025.  This is the 1st day to register!  Anyone who registers for Summer Reading today receives a FREE Kona Ice Treat!

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+), Family
Event Details:

Level Up with Summer Reading 2025.  This is the 1st day to register!  Anyone who registers for Summer Reading today receives a FREE Kona Ice 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. 

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
:

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

Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join Diana Martinez, Executive Director of the McAninch Arts Center, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated Hokusai and Ukiyo-e Art Show premiering this summer at the College of DuPage.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join Diana Martinez, Executive Director of the McAninch Arts Center, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated Hokusai and Ukiyo-e Art Show premiering this summer at the College of DuPage.

Independence Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library is closed on Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Independence Day.

GH Fest Closing

All Day
Glenside Library
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
:

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Labor Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library is closed on Labor day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Labor day.

Early Closing

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Glenside Library

The Library closes at 6:00pm the day before Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes at 6:00pm the day before Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library is closed on Thanksgiving day

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Thanksgiving day

Christmas Eve

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library is closed on Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The library is closed on Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The library is closed on Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library is closed on New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on New Year's Day.