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Four beaded keychains with names: DANI, NINA, KATE, ERIC, LENI, each with colorful beads and flower charms.

Beaded Ribbon Keychains (Grades 4-6)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Create a custom beaded ribbon keychain to decorate your keys or backpack. Mix colors and beads to design something uniquely yours.

A fluffy bunny and a chick sitting together in a field of daisies.

Bunnies and Chicks (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Kindergarten
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop on over to the library for a storytime featuring bunnies and chicks, a cute craft, and a treat.

Two people dancing; one in red high heels and a colorful dress, the other in dark pants and shoes.

Feel the Rhythm: Cumbia

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

Celebrate rhythm and movement with cumbia, a joyful dance rooted in Colombia and embraced across Mexico and beyond. Instructor Denita Inez of Desueño Dance leads you through the steps and stomps that bring this lively tradition to life.

A fluffy bunny and a chick sitting together in a field of daisies.

Bunnies and Chicks (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Kindergarten
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop on over to the library for a storytime featuring bunnies and chicks, a cute craft, and a treat.

Two children in lab coats and goggles experiment with a beaker of blue liquid in a science classroom.

9th Annual STEAM Fest

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Glenside Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to our 9th Annual STEAM Fest! We invited local area organizations to showcase the latest innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

A woman sings into a microphone while a man plays guitar beside her on stage, both smiling.

Swinging Jazz with Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown share a rare musical chemistry shaped by decades of collaboration.

Person in an apron pouring beer from a tap into a glass at a brewery.

You Can Brew It! Pt. I

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

Curious about brewing your own craft beer? Award-winning home brewer Scott Pointon covers the basics of home brewing, including essential equipment, ingredients, and the brewing process, to help ensure your first batch is one to boast about.

An open book lies on green grass surrounded by yellow and white flowers in sunlight.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Shop thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more—all at unbeatable prices!

An open book lies on green grass surrounded by yellow and white flowers in sunlight.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Shop thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more—all at unbeatable prices!

Illustration of people viewing an outdoor exhibit on a brick wall beside a historic-style building.

More Than Mortar: The Surprising History of Chicago Brick Architecture

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

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

After the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago rose from the ashes, brick by brick.

Filters
Age Group

Great American Homes

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the famous to the obscure, traditional to modern, American homes reflect the influential individuals who commissioned them. Take a virtual tour inside some of America's greatest historic house museums. 

 

Citizenship Study Group Part 1

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Citzenship
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference 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.

Glenbard West Freshmen Meet & Greet

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a Freshmen Meet & Greet!

Friends of the Library Meeting

9:00am–10:30am
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Citizenship Study Group Part 2

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Citzenship
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference 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.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Labor Day.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–4:30pm
Book Sale
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
Book Sale
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Meeting

9:00am–10:30am
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Friends of the Library Meeting

9:00am–10:30am
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room

Early Closing

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

The Library closes early the day before Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Thanksgiving Day.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes 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 is closed on New Year's Day.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Easter Sunday.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Labor Day

Early Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closes early the day before Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Thanksgiving.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Christmas Eve.