Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Stethoscope and pen on a medical chart with healthcare icons in a blue and green overlay.

Medicare 101

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

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors (60+)
Register Now
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take the guesswork out of Medicare! Join David Wylly of Medicare Solutions Network to discuss Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage, and cost-saving strategies for the years ahead.

Building with a large banner for Dunn Museum; features nature images and trees in front.

Dunn Museum Highlights Tour (Virtual)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a treasure trove of history from Lake County, Illinois, with a virtual tour of the nationally accredited Dunn Museum.

A young child wearing a blue outfit, crouching, pets a brown sheep while a small black and white goat looks on.

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

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Outdoors at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Family
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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.

A group of elderly people are seated on chairs, stretching with their hands behind their heads in a bright room.

Chair Yoga

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the benefits of yoga without needing to get down on a mat with instructor Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga!

Close-up of a LEGO construction worker figurine with a red helmet and blue uniform, standing in front of a yellow dump truck.

Family Lego Party (All Ages)

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Family
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Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM
A fiery meteor streaks through space toward Earth, with a bright glow and cloudy atmosphere below.

Travelers from Outer Space: Comets & Asteroids

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Adler Planetarium, will showcase amazing closeup images of comets and asteroids to highlight what we currently know about the cosmos, and what we hope to find out.

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Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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)

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
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. 

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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)

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
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. 

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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)

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
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. 

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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)

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
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. 

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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)

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
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. 

Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:45am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
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)

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 Storytime (All Ages)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Family
Storytime
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. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Independence Day.

GH Fest Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Labor day.

Early Closing

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

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

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Thanksgiving day

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The library is closed on Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on New Year's Day.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Memorial Day.