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Foodie Teens: Snack Attack Mix (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
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. 

Snow Fun! (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for books about having fun in the snow, an activity, and a treat.

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. 

Food Allergies

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

ELL Conversation Group

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

 

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Snow Fun! (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

10:30am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for books about having fun in the snow, an activity, and a treat.

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. 

New Year, New Habits with DuPage Dieticians

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Kick off the new year with healthy resolutions! DuPage Dieticians will discuss weight loss strategies that go beyond calorie counting. Learn how to set yourself up for success in ways that don’t feel like punishment. 

 

Family Lego Party (All Ages)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Family
STEM
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. 

The Science of Cannabis: Beyond CBD and THC

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join Ivy Hall as we explore the health benefits of popular cannabinoids like CBD and THC, and dive into exciting discoveries about lesser-known cannabinoids such as CBN and CBG.

Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Seniors (60+)
Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group: Seniors (60+)
Event Details:

Lifeguard, radio sportscaster, movie and TV star, Governor of California, and 40th President of the United States, Reagan was always in the limelight.

Day of Service (Grades 7-12)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Do some good on your day off school. Earn up to two service hours by completing projects to help your community.

Cuentos para la Familia: Nieve Espectacular / Family Storytime: Spectacular Snow

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
En Español
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

¿Te encanta la nieve? Si es así, ven a esta hora de cuentos inspirada en la nieve que incluye historias, una actividad y un regalo. / Do you love snow? If so, come to our storytime and enjoy stories about snow, activities, and a gift.

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.

 

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. 

The Colorful History of the Little Black Dress

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., for an illustrated lecture on the Little Black Dress (LBD), a timeless fashion essential.

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. 

Beaded Yarn 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:

In this colorful crafting session, we’ll use cardboard, yarn, and beads to create a unique piece of art that will add a pop of color to any space.

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. 

Lord of the Rings Trivia Night (All Ages)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grade School, Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Family
Event Details:

Bring your fellowship and see who will emerge as the trivia champion of Middle Earth! We’ll have questions for all ages from the both the books and the films.

Getting Started with Word

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:

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. 

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Toddler Art

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided.

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

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.

 

Gods & Kings on Earth

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

In ancient Egyptian mythology, deities once ruled as kings and waged epic battles for power.