Glenside Library

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Glenside Library
25 E Fullerton Ave.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-7:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Full

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Registration Required

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.

A person colors a floral heart design in an adult coloring book with bright markers on a table.

Coloring with Alcohol-Ink Markers

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Color boldly with alcohol-ink markers as instructor Janine Lana guides you through blending and layering techniques that create smoother transitions, richer color, and a polished, professional look.

A hand holds a bunch of green paper shamrocks against a blurred, brightly lit background.

Shamrock Crafts (All Ages)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Go green and celebrate the luck of the Irish with a festive shamrock craft. Aprons are provided, but dress for mess.

Smiling adult and four young children play with colorful toys at a small table in a classroom.

Early Childhood Resource Fair

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Adults, Family

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Early Childhood, Adults, Family

Event Details:

Prepare for your child’s early learning adventure! Discover resources from DuPage area organizations specializing in support for families with children up to five years of age. Learn about screenings, home visits, preschools, and more.

Woman in a green jacket reads a notebook while standing in a forest near a metal box.

Adventure Awaits: Geocaching 101

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Turn everyday places into real-world treasure hunts with geocaching. Seasoned geocacher Amber Evans shares how to use your smartphone or GPS-enabled device to find hidden caches in public parks, forest preserves, and more.

A person in a suit performing a card flourish, spreading playing cards between both hands.

Gambling: The Dazzling Art of the Con

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Step into the world of gamblers, hustlers, and con artists as presenter John P. Hopkins reveals how classic scams and crooked games work.

Two people with pizza slices as heads stand playfully against a blue and yellow geometric background.

After-Hours: Scavenger Hunt and Pizza (Grades 7-12)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lobby at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Teen

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grab your friends and explore the library after hours. Hunt for clues, complete challenges, and refuel with plenty of pizza.

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

Open

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/03)	Mon (5/04)	Tue (5/05)	Wed (5/06)	Thu (5/07)	Fri (5/08)	Sat (5/09)
10 am						This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Arts & Crafts, Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required 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) 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 Galaxy Jars (Grades 7-12) 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make something totally out of this world! Create your own galaxy in a jar using glitter, cotton, and color to swirl together a cosmic, nebula-inspired creation. This event is in the "Grade School" group Art Studio (Grades 1-3) 4:00pm–4:45pm Grade School Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we learn about an artist or art style and make a project inspired by what we learned. 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 "Grade School" group Beaded Plant Craft (Grades 4-6) 4:00pm–4:45pm Grade School Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Use beads to craft a miniature plant bursting with color. And the best part? No watering required. 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Linternas de botella (Adultos) / Bottle Lantern Craft (Adult) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, En Español Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Registration Required Event Details: Te proporcionaremos los materiales para crear linternas hermosas. / We’ll provide you with the supplies to create beautiful lanterns.			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) 6:30pm–7:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Arts & Crafts, Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required 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) 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Watercolor: Painting from a Reference Photo 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Use a reference photo to guide your watercolor painting. Practice classic watercolor techniques as you turn careful observation into a color masterpiece.