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College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:45pm
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

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Family
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that everyone will enjoy! Perfect for creating special moments together.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that everyone will enjoy! Perfect for creating special moments together.

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. 

Puzzlepalooza 2025

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Show off your serious puzzle skills by competing in this timed competition that includes four difference types of puzzles. Prizes will be awarded to the best cumulative time. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Show off your serious puzzle skills by competing in this timed competition that includes four difference types of puzzles. Prizes will be awarded to the best cumulative time. 

Family Lego Party (All Ages)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 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: Community Room 2
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. 

Jardín de Hadas en una Esfera (Adultos) / Fairy Garden Glass (Adults)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta un rato agradable, haciendo un  jardín de hadas una esfera. / Join us and have fun making a fairy garden in a glass.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta un rato agradable, haciendo un  jardín de hadas una esfera. / Join us and have fun making a fairy garden in a glass.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

Tuesday, April 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. 

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, April 15, 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.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Tuesday, April 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. 

What’s in a Name?: Chicago’s Many Nicknames

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From the Windy City to the Second City and even Mud City, Chicago boasts a variety of colorful nicknames. Inspired by politics, geography, and local legends, historian Clarence Goo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

From the Windy City to the Second City and even Mud City, Chicago boasts a variety of colorful nicknames.

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

Wednesday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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. 

Foodie Kids: Pasta Salad (Grades 4-6)

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

Get ready for some farfalle fun! Create a pasta salad using bowtie pasta—perfect for sharing, light, and full of flavor.

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

Get ready for some farfalle fun! Create a pasta salad using bowtie pasta—perfect for sharing, light, and full of flavor.

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. 

Foodie Teens: Pasta Salad (Grades 7-12)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Get ready for some farfalle fun! Create a pasta salad using bowtie pasta—perfect for sharing, light, and full of flavor.

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

Get ready for some farfalle fun! Create a pasta salad using bowtie pasta—perfect for sharing, light, and full of flavor.

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. 

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Wednesday, April 16, 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

Getting Started with Word

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need to type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with...

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

Need to type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with paragraphs and print layouts, 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. 

Pop-up Makerspace: Marble Mazes (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Design and build your own marble maze using the provided supplies. Will your creation be a straightforward path or a tricky labyrinth full of twists and turns? The choice is yours!

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Design and build your own marble maze using the provided supplies. Will your creation be a straightforward path or a tricky labyrinth full of twists and turns? The choice is yours!

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

Thursday, April 17, 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!

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft 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: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Skill Up DuPage

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get ready for an evening of career exploration! From resume and cover letter assistance, to training opportunities and job search tools, workNet DuPage will connect you to resource...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Get ready for an evening of career exploration! From resume and cover letter assistance, to training opportunities and job search tools, workNet DuPage will connect you to resources that will help you (re)start a great career.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

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

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. 

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:45pm
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

Easter Egg Hunt! (Ages 8 and Under)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Hop to it and collect as many eggs as you can find at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will even be a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Weather permitting.🎟️ Tickets available ...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Hop to it and collect as many eggs as you can find at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will even be a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Weather permitting.

🎟️ Tickets available at the Youth desk beginning 04/07.