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This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group.

Senior Book Club: Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Seniors (60+)
Senior 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.

Event Details:

Kentucky, 1850.  An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South.  When...

Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group: Seniors (60+)
Program Type: Book Club

Senior 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.

Event Details:

Kentucky, 1850.  An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South.  When the nation erupts in civil war, an

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Wednesday, January 8, 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)

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. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group.

Getting Started with Excel

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

For new users. Learn to navigate worksheets, format data, work with cells/rows/columns, and more.  

Event Details:

Learn to use the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. Find your way around worksheets, enter and edit data, and more. Computer experience is required but no prior Excel e...

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

Excel Basics

For new users. Learn to navigate worksheets, format data, work with cells/rows/columns, and more.

 

Event Details:

Learn to use the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. Find your way around worksheets, enter and edit data, and more. Computer experience is required but no prior Excel experience is needed.

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Coffee Filter Snowflakes (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop in to transform coffee filters into stunning snowflakes. The best part? They won’t melt!

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Drop in to transform coffee filters into stunning snowflakes. The best part? They won’t melt!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, January 9, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Challenge a Chess Master

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Test your skills against International Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan, who earned his title at just 16 years of age. After a brief introduction on the history and benefits of che...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Test your skills against International Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan, who earned his title at just 16 years of age. After a brief introduction on the history and benefits of chess, Arjun will take on 20 challengers... simultaneously!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Engage your child's senses through various hands-on activities. From squishy textures to mesmerizing sights and sounds, each station offers a unique sensory adventure.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Engage your child's senses through various hands-on activities. From squishy textures to mesmerizing sights and sounds,
each station offers a unique sensory adventure.

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.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Bingo Afternoon for Kids & Teens (Grades 4-12)

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School, Teen
Bingo Afternoon:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen

Bingo Afternoon

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Spark’s Snow Day (All Ages)

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Go sledding, ice skating, and more with Spark the Firefly on her very first snow day! This interactive theatre experience includes puppets, music, and movement. Spark’s Snow Day is...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Go sledding, ice skating, and more with Spark the Firefly on her very first snow day! This interactive theatre experience includes puppets, music, and movement.

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.

Beginning Reader Storytime (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kindergarten
Beginning Reader Storytime:

Your child will enjoy stories, games, songs, and activities designed to help build skills necessary to become successful, enthusiastic readers.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Beginning Reader Storytime

Your child will enjoy stories, games, songs, and activities designed to help build skills necessary to become successful, enthusiastic readers.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, January 13, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Linternas de Botella de Invierno (Adultos) / Winter Bottle Lanterns (Adults)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Te proporcionaremos los materiales para crear linternas hermosas. / We’ll provide the supplies to create beautiful lanterns. 

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Te proporcionaremos los materiales para crear linternas hermosas. / We’ll provide the supplies to create beautiful lanterns. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + Guardian)

Tuesday, January 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, January 14, 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.

 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Innovation DuPage: Scaling Your Business

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Collaborate. Scale. Succeed. Come learn about the ways in which Innovation DuPage is incubating and accelerating business in DuPage County and the various resources that can invigo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Collaborate. Scale. Succeed. Come learn about the ways in which Innovation DuPage is incubating and accelerating business in DuPage County and the various resources that can invigorate your business.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + Guardian)

Wednesday, January 15, 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. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Wednesday, January 15, 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)

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. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Indoor Sensory Snow (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

When it’s too cold to go outdoors, you can play with snow inside! We’ll use two simple ingredients to create indoor snow.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

When it’s too cold to go outdoors, you can play with snow inside! We’ll use two simple ingredients to create indoor snow.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Snowflake Line Art (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Every snowflake is unique. Use paper snowflakes and markers during this hands-on activity to make your own fun winter art!

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Every snowflake is unique. Use paper snowflakes and markers during this hands-on activity to make your own fun winter art!

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Comics & Crafts: Witch Hat Atelier (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School, Teen
Event Details:

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.This month we are reading th...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Excel: Beyond the Basics

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Foodie Kids: Snack Attack Mix (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

‘Tis the season…ing. We’ll make our own snack mix (think Chex Mix) with your choice of seasoning.  

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

‘Tis the season…ing. We’ll make our own snack mix (think Chex Mix) with your choice of seasoning.
 

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.