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Mon, 03/31 at 4:00 pm

This fun, glow-in-the-dark yoga session will help you unwind and stay active in a whole new way.

Minecraft Party

Thu, 04/03 at 4:00 pm

Are you excited for the new Minecraft movie? Join fellow fans for a fun-filled session of crafts, games, and activities inspired by the blocky world of Minecraft.

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8th Annual STEAM Fest

Sat, 04/05 from 1:00-4:00 pm

We invited local area organizations to showcase some of the latest innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

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An Intro to Permaculture

Tue, 04/08 at 7:00 pm

Discover the sustainable world of permaculture with native gardener Thomas Skibbie III.

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Chicago’s Many Nicknames

Tue, 04/15 at 7:00 pm

Historian Clarence Goodman will explore the fascinating stories behind Chicago’s nicknames and what they reveal about the city’s history.

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Skill Up DuPage

Thu, 04/17 at 7:00 pm

Join workNet DuPage for an evening of career exploration and connect to resources to help you (re)start a great career.

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Get Composting

Tue, 04/22 at 7:00 pm

The Conservation Foundation will discuss the different types of compost bins, what goes in them, and how to maintain them.

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Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Sat, 04/26 & Sun, 04/27

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

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Close-up of a hand with dark nail polish applying a coffee scrub on a person's thigh for exfoliation.

Adultos

Exfoliantes Caseros para Pies y Cuerpo

lun, 24 de mar de 6:30-7:30 pm

Colorful paper cutout of a yellow gecko with pink spots and large eyes on a gray background.

Grades 1-3

The Hunger Games Escape Room

Wed, 03/26 from 4:00-5:00 pm (Teens) or 7:00-8:00 pm (Adults)

Featured Events

Choose from a variety of free events and activities at your library every week. We offer author visits, storytimes and book clubs. You can learn technology skills, make a craft, improve your English, attend musical performances or movie screenings, and so much more.

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When you hear “library,” you likely think of books. And while that is certainly true, we go beyond books by providing free internet access, quiet study spaces and community rooms, research databases, and above all, information professionals to connect you to the resources you need.

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Exam Proctoring

Forever Stamps

Home Delivery

Immigration

License Plates

Museum Passes

Notary Public

Passports

Print/Scan/Fax

Room Request

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March Releases

Cover of "Beach Vibes" by Susan Mallery featuring surfboards on a beach with palm trees and a coastal backdrop.

Book cover titled "Everything is Tuberculosis" by John Green, featuring a minimalist design with a yellow background.

Woman in yellow top and red skirt leans on a tree, looking at a distant building under a blue sky.

Book cover of "The Summer Guests" by Tess Gerritsen, showing a house by a forest and a wavy blue sea.

Book cover of "The Girl from Greenwich Street" with a window in rain and white text on a dark blue background.

Comic cover: A girl in glasses stands between identical twins. Title: "The Baby-Sitters Club: Mallory and the Trouble with Twins.

Book cover of "The Last Days of Kira Mullan" by Nicci French, showing a sunset and a barred window.

Cartoon cat and mermaid building a sandcastle on a beach. Text: "Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle.

Silhouette of a woman with a long dress and gun against a mountain sunset. Text: "CHRIS BOHJALIAN The Jackal's Mistress.

Abstract flame design with "Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie" and "Dream Count," a novel title, in bold text on the cover.

Cartoon cover: Two boys running with snacks, titled "Big Nate: Attack of the Cheez Funk Breath" by Lincoln Peirce.

Cover of "Blood Moon" by Sandra Brown, featuring a large red moon rising over silhouetted trees.

Book cover: "Nobody's Fool" by Harlan Coben. Aerial view of houses at night with bold yellow title text.

Book cover of "Fight or Flight" by Fern Michaels, with a dark road and house overlooking a colorful sunset sky.

Cover of "A Map to Paradise" by Susan Meissner, featuring a close-up of a face with sunglasses.

Colorful book cover of "Girl Anonymous" by Christina Dodd, featuring a large house with a dramatic sky.

Book cover of "High Tea and Misdemeanors" with a tea party scene, cakes, and fine china.

Book cover: "The Writer" by James Patterson and J.D. Barker, featuring a person in sunglasses with a red background.

Book cover of "Ward D" by Freida McFadden, featuring a dimly lit room with a wooden chair and tiled walls.

Cover of "The Story She Left Behind" showing a cottage by a lake with mountains and pink flowers in the foreground.

Book cover of "All the Other Mothers Hate Me" by Sarah Harman, featuring a woman in green with balloons.

Book cover of "The Paris Express" by Emma Donoghue, showing a red upholstered interior.

Cover of "Lethal Prey" by John Sandford, featuring thorny branches and bold text on a gradient background.

Woman in vintage clothing stands on a train platform under the title "Silent as the Grave" by Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles.

Book cover of "Kills Well With Others" featuring a red wine bottle forming a blood-like pool.

Cover of "Twist" by Colum McCann, featuring an abstract, swirling blue and white pattern.

Cartoon woman digging with a shovel, wearing goggles. Book title: "Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave" by Elle Cosimano.

Book cover of "One Good Thing" by Georgia Hunter, showing a couple embracing closely.

Illustration of three people reading books on a blue card with the text "Glenside Library" at the top.

A blue Glenside Library card with illustrations of colorful, open books scattered across it.

Library card with illustrations of a rabbit, raccoon, and fox reading books. Text reads "Glenside Library.

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GLOga

Minecraft Party

8th Annual STEAM Fest

An Intro to Permaculture

Chicago’s Many Nicknames

Skill Up DuPage

Get Composting

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Exfoliantes Caseros para Pies y Cuerpo

Leapin’ Lizards

Book Club: Sea of Tranquility

The Hunger Games Escape Room

Featured Events

Events Calendar

Program Guide

Our Services

1-on-1 Assistance

Databases

Exam Proctoring

Forever Stamps

Home Delivery

Immigration

License Plates

Museum Passes

Notary Public

Passports

Print/Scan/Fax

Room Request

Recent Posts

Around the World: A Celebration of World Cinema

For Fans of White Lotus Season 3

March Releases

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Monday	9 AM – 9 PM
Tuesday	9 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday	9 AM – 9 PM
Thursday	9 AM – 9 PM
Friday	9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday	9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday	1 PM – 5 PM