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Painting Afternoon (Grades 7-12)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Whether you’re bold like Frida Kahlo or mellow like Bob Ross, come paint a canvas worth showing off.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you’re bold like Frida Kahlo or mellow like Bob Ross, come paint a canvas worth showing off.

People raising their hands in a large room, facing a stage with individuals standing at a podium, American flags in the background.

Citizenship Study Group Part 2

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Citzenship
Age Group:
Adults

Review the N-400: Application for Naturalization, and learn the five most common reasons forms get denied. Practice the citizenship test, rehearse for the naturalization interview and prepare for the Oath of Allegiance.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citzenship
Registration Required
Event Details:

Review the N-400: Application for Naturalization, and learn the five most common reasons forms get denied. Practice the citizenship test, rehearse for the naturalization interview and prepare for the Oath of Allegiance.

Decoding the Hidden Symbols in Art

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

How do we really read a work of art? Art historian Denise Laurin explores the visual symbols artists once used to communicate ideas their original audiences instantly understood.

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

How do we really read a work of art? Art historian Denise Laurin explores the visual symbols artists once used to communicate ideas their original audiences instantly understood.

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: 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. 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: 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. 

Mystery Art (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

When you arrive, you’ll discover a surprise art project waiting for you. It could be painting, sculpting, or something completely unexpected!

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

When you arrive, you’ll discover a surprise art project waiting for you. It could be painting, sculpting, or something completely unexpected!

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. 

Excel: Beyond the Basics

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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. 

Don’t Buy a Clunker

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults

Buying a car shouldn’t leave a sour taste.

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

Buying a car shouldn’t leave a sour taste.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Required
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)

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. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Main St. Illinois

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group:
Seniors (60+)

Join John Lynn, dubbed “the walking encyclopedia of Illinois” by WGN Radio, for a memorable tour of the state’s small towns.

Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group: Seniors (60+)
Event Details:

Join John Lynn, dubbed “the walking encyclopedia of Illinois” by WGN Radio, for a memorable tour of the state’s small towns.

A Zoo to You!: Glenside Petting Zoo (All Ages)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Outdoors at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family

Stop by to meet, pet, and feed animals such as goats, bunnies, sheep, and chickens from Zoos Are Us, Inc. 
Weather permitting.

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

Stop by to meet, pet, and feed animals such as goats, bunnies, sheep, and chickens from Zoos Are Us, Inc. 
Weather permitting.

Arte de pared de bricola (Familia) / DIY Wall Art (Family)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con manualidad de arte que te sorprenderá. / Have a fun time creating art that will surprise you.

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

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con manualidad de arte que te sorprenderá. / Have a fun time creating art that will surprise you.

DIY Stamps (Grades 1-3)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art.

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

Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art.

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. 

DIY Stamps (Grades 4-6)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art.

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. 

Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, May 18, 2026 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. 

Meditacion yoga (Adultos) / Yoga Meditation (Adults)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Adults

Ven pasa una 30 minutos meditando con poses fáciles la soltar el estress. / Spend half an hour meditating with easy yoga poses to release stress.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ven pasa una 30 minutos meditando con poses fáciles la soltar el estress. / Spend half an hour meditating with easy yoga poses to release stress.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

Coloring with Alcohol-Ink Markers

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Color boldly with alcohol-ink markers as instructor Janine Lana guides you through blending and layering techniques that create smoother transitions, richer color, and a polished, professional look.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color boldly with alcohol-ink markers as instructor Janine Lana guides you through blending and layering techniques that create smoother transitions, richer color, and a polished, professional look.

Comics & Crafts: Night Chef (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School, Teen

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 Night Chef by Mika Song.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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 Night Chef by Mika Song.

Getting Started with Word

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration Required
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. 

Glenbard ECC PopUp Play Time!

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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 Morton Arboretum.

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 Morton Arboretum.

Foodie Kids: Ice Cream Sundaes (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience.

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. 

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.