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Senior Book Club: Horse by Geraldine Brooks

10:30am - 11:30am
Seniors (60+)
Book Club
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

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. 

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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. 

Getting Started with Excel

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Computer Study
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration 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. 

Coffee Filter Snowflakes (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

ELL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
ELL Study
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.

 

Challenge a Chess Master

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration 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!

Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

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

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

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grade School, Teen
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.

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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
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. 

Beginning Reader Storytime (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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. 

ELL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
ELL Study
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.

 

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + 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. 

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
En Español
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)

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

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. 

Innovation DuPage: Scaling Your Business

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration 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.

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + 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. 

Indoor Sensory Snow (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

Snowflake Line Art (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Registration 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. 

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

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Grade School, Teen
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.

Excel: Beyond the Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Computer Study
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration 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. 

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

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration 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.