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This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Junior Garden Club: Seed Bombs (Grades 4-6)

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Calling all budding gardeners. Earn your green thumb this summer! Each month, we’ll explore the wonders of gardening through fun and interactive activities.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Build a Bird Feeder (Grades 1-3)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Construct your very own bird feeder out of popsicle sticks to attract feathered friends to your yard.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Cookie Decorating (Grades 7-12)

3:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

Satisfy your sweet tooth and add a sprinkle of creativity to your day. Devour scrumptious cookies while making memories with friends!

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Build a Bird Feeder (Grades 4-6)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Construct your very own bird feeder out of popsicle sticks to attract feathered friends to your yard.

 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Birding 101

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

DuPage Birding Club’s John Cebula will help fledgling birders get started with this low-cost, do-anywhere hobby. Explore the basic tools needed, where and when to find our feathered friends, and how to identify them by sight and sound.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime outside with stories, songs and rhymes. Participants are welcome to bring blankets to sit on. In the event of rain Family Storytime will move inside.

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. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Family
Event Details:

Let the games begin! Bring your competitive spirit and join in on the laughter as we play a variety of board games, card games, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Getting Started with Word

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Study
Open
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.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Kawaii Summer Drawing (Grades 1-3)

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Prepare for cuteness overload as we practice drawing adorable summer objects.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

“I just want to grow my own food on my own property.” In 2015, resident Nicole Virgil was instructed by the city of Elmhurst to dismantle her backyard garden.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 9-12)

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Grab your dice and prepare for an unforgettable journey filled with magic, monsters, and mystery.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Nature Art (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Can you make paint out of leaves and dirt? Find out as we attempt to make paintings out of nothing but what we can find outdoors in nature.

This event is in the "Family" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: En Español, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de historias, galletas, y hojas para colorear con un Oficial de Policía de Glendale Heights. ¡Tendran la oportunidad de conocer la patrulla después!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Your Health at the Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Event Details:

When you have health concerns, you want reliable, authoritative information. Did you know that your library subscribes to a number of quality health information resources that you can access from home?

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Messy Art (Grades 4-6)

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

In this whirlwind of colors and textures, we’ll transform chaos into a masterful piece of art. Make sure to dress for mess! Weather permitting.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Velas con Aroma (Adultos) / Scented Candles (Adults)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Convierte tu creatividad en una vela que puede ser un regalo hecho a mano fácil para ti o para alguien especial. / Turn your creativity into a candle for an easy handmade gift for yourself or for someone special.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The TARDIS has landed somewhere in history and it’s up to you to track it down. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

10:00am - 11:00am
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.