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Name: My Father’s War: A Tribute to Those Who Fought and Won World War II
Start: 2024-11-14T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-14T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Glenside Library

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Six soldiers raise the American flag atop a rocky hill during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.

My Father’s War: A Tribute to Those Who Fought and Won World War II

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

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Adults

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

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Seats Remaining: 28

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Pastor Ron Eckberg, a “proud son of a World War II combat veteran,” weaves together his father’s firsthand accounts, extensive research, and the music of that dark and perilous time to contextualize the magnitude and cost of the seminal event of t

A mother helps her young child with a painting project, while an older child paints at the table in a bright, cozy room.

Family Crafternoon (All Ages)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Story and Craft Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Get hands-on with a variety of fun craft projects as a family!

Colorful lottery balls with numbers 22, 37, 59, 68, and 07 on a yellow background.

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

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

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Grade School, Teen

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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.

People raising their hands in a large room, facing a stage with individuals standing at a podium, American flags in the background.

Citizenship Study Group Part 1

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Conference Room at Glenside Library

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Citzenship

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Citzenship

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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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.

Citizenship Study Group Part 2

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Conference Room at Glenside Library

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Citzenship

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Citzenship

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10 am			This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime (All Ages) 10:30am - 11:00am Family Storytime This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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) 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 "Family" group. Family Storytime (All Ages) 10:30am - 11:00am Family Storytime This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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) 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 "Family" group. Family Storytime (All Ages) [Rain Location] 10:30am - 11:00am Family Storytime This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 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) 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Grade School" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Special Summer Eats 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Teen This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Grade School" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Teen Event Details: Sponsored by the School District 15’s “Marquardt Eats” program, through the Department of Food & Nutrition Services, kids up to 18 years old can receive a free snack and lunch with milk and water. 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.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. Let's Rock with Pete the Cat (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 10:30am - 11:15am Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Have a groovy time at this storytime featuring Pete the Cat! 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.
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12 pm					This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Grade School" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Special Summer Eats 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Teen This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Grade School" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Teen Event Details: Sponsored by the School District 15’s “Marquardt Eats” program, through the Department of Food & Nutrition Services, kids up to 18 years old can receive a free snack and lunch with milk and water. 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.
1 pm	Reservation Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale 1:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Purpose of Meeting Sat, 06/10 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm & Sun, 06/11 from 1:00-4:00 pm Thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more will be available at bargain prices during the Summer Book Sale.
2 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group. DIY Mason Jar Aquarium (Grades 7-12) 2:00pm - 2:45pm Teen Closed Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Teen Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Want your own aquarium but not sure you’re ready for the responsibility of a pet? This mason jar faux aquarium is for you; all the aesthetics and none of the responsibility!
3 pm		This event is in the "Grade School" group. Creative Writing Club (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm - 3:45pm Grade School This event is in the "Grade School" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Event Details: Drop in to eat snacks, get inspired, and work on your latest project. Sharing is optional.		This event is in the "Grade School" group. Adventure Club: Brazil (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Grade School Closed Required This event is in the "Grade School" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Grade School Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us to learn about the country of Brazil! Take a virtual tour of famous places, eat a snack from Brazil, and try to build a famous landmark. 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.	This event is in the "Grade School" group. Painting Party (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Grade School Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Grade School" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Create your own work of art using acrylic paints on canvas.	This event is in the "Grade School" group. Super Spy Academy (Grades 4-6) 3:00pm - 3:45pm Grade School This event is in the "Grade School" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Grade School Event Details: Drop in to learn and solve super-secret puzzles and codes.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Lectura de Verano y Tiempo para Arte (Familia) / Sunny Summer Storytime & Craft (Family) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Kindergarten, Family En Español This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Kindergarten, Family Program Type: En Español Event Details: ¡Escucha una historia y haz un proyecto de arte! / Listen to a story and make an art project!		This event is in the "Grade School" group. Book Explorers (Grades 1-3) 6:30pm - 7:15pm Grade School Closed Required This event is in the "Grade School" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Explore a new book together with activities and a craft! This program is specifically designed for children who are gaining confidence in their reading skills to attend with an adult.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. Let's Rock with Pete the Cat (Ages 3-K + Guardian) 6:30pm - 7:15pm Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have a groovy time at this storytime featuring Pete the Cat! 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. ELL Conversation Group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study	This event is in the "Adults" group. Line Dancing 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Have you ever tried line dancing? If not, there’s no time like the present! An instructor will guide you every step of the way to teach you the basic dance moves.		This event is in the "Adults" group. ELL Conversation Group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group. Fruteland Jackson Presents: The Emergence of Blues in America and the Chicago Tradition 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: Fruteland Jackson, a nationally known blues musician, teacher, and historian, will discuss blues musicians from three influential areas in the United States—the Mississippi Delta, the East Texas Coast, and the Piedmont Region.	This event is in the "Teen" group. After-Hours Pizza & Bowling in the Stacks (Grades 7-12) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen Closed Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Teen Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: What’s it like in the library after closing time? Find out while knocking some pins down in the library stacks! Pizza will be served.

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