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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

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Required

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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Arts & Crafts

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Family

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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

Program Type:

Citzenship

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Citzenship

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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All Day		Election Day All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room
9 am			This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group. Device Advice 9:30am - 10:30am Seniors (60+) This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens Age Group: Seniors (60+) Event Details: Drop in with your device (mobile/cell phone, tablet, iPad, laptop, Chromebook, etc.) for 1-on-1 assistance managing and troubleshooting apps, personal information, and projects.		This event is in the "Family" group. Basics DuPage: Dupage County Health Department 9:30am - 11:30am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Family	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group. Friends of the Library Meeting 9:00am - 10:00am Adults, Seniors (60+) This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+) Event Details: Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: ELL Conversation Group (Women Only) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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 ELL Conversation Group Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.	This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group. Senior Book Club: Secret of the Sassafras by Olivia Sparrow 10:30am - 11:30am Seniors (60+) Book Club This event is in the "Seniors (60+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Torn between fear and longing, Gemma must face her past, only to uncover a long-buried family secret that's been hiding in plain sight her whole life.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian) 10:00am - 10:45am Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Closed Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Closed 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, Preschool Required Seats Remaining: 0 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) 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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2 pm						This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime (All Ages) 2:00pm - 2:30pm 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 1 Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Enjoy a storytime with stories, songs and rhymes! 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.
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4 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group. DIY Shrinky Dink Keychains (Grades 7-12) 4:00pm - 4:30pm 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: 10 Event Details: Use your imagination to create vibrant designs, and watch as they magically shrink into durable, one-of-a-kind accessories.		This event is in the "Grade School" group. Super Scratch Art (Grades 1-3) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Grade School Arts & Crafts 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 1 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Scratch away at black-coated paper to reveal vibrant colors underneath, creating dazzling patterns and designs. 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Grade School" group. Pokéblade (Grades 3-6) 6:00pm - 6:45pm 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: Lobby Age Group: Grade School Pokéblade (Grades 3-6) Meet up with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans! Show us your most powerful Pokémon cards and bring your best defenders, attackers, launchers and bursts! Stadiums are provided. This event is in the "Adults" group. Citizenship Study Group Part 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Citzenship 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: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citzenship Required Seats Remaining: 7 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Velas con Aroma (Adultos) / Scented Candles (Adults) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, En Español 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: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Convierte tu creatividad en una vela que puede ser un regalo hecho a mano fácil. / Turn your creativity into a candle for an easy handmade gift. This event is in the "Adults" group. COD 16- Week English Language Learning Course 6:30pm - 9:00pm 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: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. COD 16- Week English Language Learning Course 6:30pm - 9:00pm 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: Community Room 2 Age Group: Adults Event Details: This FREE 16-week course will help you learn English at both a beginner or an intermediate level. You must be able to attend the full course. This is a college course with developmental credit.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Novel Quest Write-In 6:00pm - 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: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Have you thought about writing a novel but needed some motivation, and didn’t know how or where to start? Participate in Novel Quest and challenge yourself to write 50,000 words in November with other established and budding writers.
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: Study Room A 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 "Adults" group. Excel: Beyond the Basics 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Computer Study 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: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Study Required Seats Remaining: 7 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.	This event is in the "Family" group. NO TICKETS REMAINING: Smarty Pants Big Balloon Show (All Ages) 7:00pm - 7:45pm Family 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: Family Event Details: Smarty Pants is back to dazzle us with his amazing balloon show. Inspired by classic vaudeville, Smarty Pants’ eye-popping balloons and wacky comedy truly captivates audience members of all ages! 🎟️ No tickets remaining. This event is in the "Adults" group. Atypical Globetrotting (Virtual) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Closed Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Come along on Brian Michalski’s 22-month solo backpacking journey as he worked and volunteered his way through Australia, 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: Study Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study ELL Conversation Group Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

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