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Glenbard ECC Pop-Up Play Group
The Glenbard ECC Pop-Up Play Group takes place on November 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Large Community Room at Glenside Library. It is for children ages 0-5.
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Thursday, Nov 12
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Craft a Kaleidoscope (Grades 1-3)
At Glenside Library's Community Room 2 on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, children ages 5 to 11 (grades 1-3) learn how kaleidoscopes work and build their own to view colorful patterns. Registration is required and is open until 3:45 PM on the day of the event.
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30 Under $30: Chicago on a Budget
At this one-hour event on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Community Room 1 at Glenside Library, attendees can learn about 30 budget-friendly and free things to do in Chicago, from well-known museums to local spots. It is open to ages 18 and up.
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ELL Conversation Group
At this free, drop-in group on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Conference Room at Glenside Library, participants practice English skills. It is open to ages 18 and up.
Friday, Nov 13
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Fall Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)
At the Fall Sensory Stations event on November 13, 2026, children ages 1-3 and their guardians can explore hands-on activities that engage the senses, such as squishy textures and sights and sounds, during a 45-minute session from 10:00 to 10:45 AM at the Glenside Library's Large Community Room. Registration is required and must be completed by November 12, 2026.
Saturday, Nov 14
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Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Library Meeting is held on November 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library. The event does not list an age group, and the description is blank, so no details about activities are available.
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Turkey Craft Time (Ages 2-K + Guardian)
At the Glenside Library's Large Community Room on November 14, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM, children ages 2 through kindergarten, along with a guardian, make festive turkey crafts to take home for Thanksgiving. The listed age range in the event data is 0-3, and drop-offs are not permitted.
Sunday, Nov 15
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NO TICKETS REMAINING: Cosley Zoo Live: Critter Class (Family)
At this family program on November 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM in the Large Community Room at Glenside Library, educators from Cosley Zoo introduce live animal ambassadors and explain what makes animals mammals, birds, or reptiles. It is open to all ages for children and accompanying adults, and no tickets remain.
Monday, Nov 16
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Art Studio (Grades 1-3)
At the Glenside Library's Community Room 2 on November 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, children ages 5 to 11 (grades 1-3) learn about an artist, technique, or movement and create a project inspired by it. Registration is required and is open until 3:45 PM on the day of the event.
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Family LEGO Party (All Ages)
At the Glenside Library's Large Community Room on November 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, families of all ages can build with LEGO bricks provided by the library, and the event is designed for children and their accompanying adults, with drop-offs not permitted.
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Flamencos de concha (Adultos) / Seashell Flamingos (Adults)
At the Story and Craft Room of Glenside Library on November 16, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, adults 18+ can make a seashell flamingo on canvas; registration is required and closes at 4:00 PM that day.
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ELL Conversation Group
At this free, drop-in ELL Conversation Group on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Conference Room at Glenside Library, participants practice English skills. The group is for people aged 18 and older.
Tuesday, Nov 17
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Baby Time (Ages 0-24 Months + Guardian)
Baby Time is a 30-minute storytime at the Glenside Library's Story and Craft Room on November 17, 2026, where children ages 0 to 24 months (listed as ages 0-5) and their guardians build pre-literacy skills through books, songs, games, and motion. Drop-offs are not permitted, and adults must stay engaged with their child.
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ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)
At this free, drop-in women's group on November 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Conference Room at Glenside Library, participants practice their English skills. The group is for women ages 18 and up.
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Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)
Toddler Time is a 30-minute storytime at the Glenside Library's Story and Craft Room on November 17, 2026, from 10:45 to 11:15 AM, where children and their accompanying adults take part in books, songs, games, and movement to build pre-literacy skills. It is intended for children ages 0-5 (the title lists ages 2-4 plus a guardian), and drop-offs are not permitted.
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Painting Afternoon (Grades 7-12)
At the Story and Craft Room in Glenside Library on November 17, 2026, teens ages 13-18 (grades 7-12) can spend 45 minutes, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, painting their own artwork.
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Reskin Library Night Out
At the Glenside Library's Large Community Room on November 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, Reskin Elementary students and their families can enjoy games, prizes, candy, a special storytime, and tips on using the library, with all welcome regardless of residence. The event is for children ages 5 to 11.
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Chicago’s High-Octane Racing Past
At this one-hour talk on November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Community Room 1 at Glenside Library, historian Stan Kalwasinski presents the tracks, drivers, and key moments that shaped Chicagoland motorsports, using rare photos and stories. It is intended for adults ages 18 and up.
Wednesday, Nov 18
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Baby Time (Ages 0-24 Months + Guardian)
Baby Time is a 30-minute storytime at the Glenside Library's Story and Craft Room on November 18, 2026, where babies and their guardians share books, songs, games, and movement to build pre-literacy skills. It is designed for children ages 0 to 5 (listed as 0-24 months in the title) and must be attended with an adult, as drop-offs are not permitted.
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Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)
At the Glenside Library's Story and Craft Room on November 18, 2026, from 10:45 to 11:15 AM, toddlers and their accompanying adults take part in storytime built around books, songs, games, and movement to build pre-literacy skills. The program is for ages 0-5 (the title lists ages 2-4 plus a guardian), and drop-offs are not permitted.
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Getting Started with Word
"Getting Started with Word" is a one-hour class held 7:00–8:00 PM on November 18, 2026, at the Computer Lab in Glenside Library, where adults 18 and older learn to create, format, and print documents in Microsoft Word; registration is required and some computer experience is needed.
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NO TICKETS REMAINING: Cosley Zoo Live: Critter Class (Family)
At this 45-minute family program on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 7:45 PM in the Glenside Library's Large Community Room, Cosley Zoo educators introduce live animal ambassadors and explain what makes an animal a mammal, bird, or reptile. It is open to all ages for children and their accompanying adults, who must stay engaged, and no tickets remain.
Thursday, Nov 19
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Five Ingredients or Less with Chef Maddox (Grades 7-12)
In this one-hour cooking class at Glenside Library on November 19, 2026, Chef Maddox teaches teens ages 13-18 (grades 7-12) to prepare simple meals using five ingredients or less, with samples and recipes provided. Registration is required.
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No-Sew Pillows (Grades 4-6)
At this 45-minute library program on November 19, 2026, children ages 5 to 11 (grades 4-6 in the title) can make their own comfy pillow without any sewing skills, and registration is required. The program is intended for children to attend independently.
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“T” is for Turkey (Ages 3-K + Guardian)
At this 45-minute Thanksgiving-themed program on November 19, 2026, children ages 3 through kindergarten, along with a guardian, enjoy stories, a craft, and a treat in Community Room 2 at Glenside Library. Registration is required, and drop-offs are not permitted.
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Watercolor: An Autumn Walk
At Glenside Library's Community Room 1 on November 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, adults 18 and older can learn classic watercolor techniques while painting an autumn pathway lined with red, orange, and gold foliage. All supplies are provided.
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ELL Conversation Group
At this free, drop-in ELL Conversation Group on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Study Room A at the Glenside Library, adults aged 18 and older can practice their English skills.
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Library Board Meeting
The Library Board Meeting is held on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Conference Room at Glenside Library. No age group is listed, and the event description is empty, so no details about what attendees do are available.
Friday, Nov 20
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“T” is for Turkey (Ages 3-K + Guardian)
"T" is for Turkey is a 45-minute Thanksgiving-themed library program on November 20, 2026, featuring stories, a craft, and a treat for children ages 3 through kindergarten, who must attend with an accompanying adult guardian. Registration is required, and drop-offs are not permitted.
Monday, Nov 23
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Crafternoon (Grades K-6)
At the Glenside Library's Large Community Room on November 23, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, children ages 5 to 11 (grades K-6) can enjoy hands-on craft projects as a fall break activity.
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Friendship Bracelets (Grades 7-12)
At the Glenside Library's Story and Craft Room on November 23, 2026, from 4:00 to 4:30 PM, teens ages 13-18 (grades 7-12) can weave colorful threads into a one-of-a-kind friendship bracelet to share with a friend or keep for themselves.
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Calabazas de calcetín esponjosas (Adultos) / Fluffy Sock Pumpkins (Adults)
At the Glenside Library's Community Room 2 on November 23, 2026, adults ages 18 and up can make fluffy sock pumpkins in an easy, no-sew craft session from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
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ELL Conversation Group
At this free, drop-in ELL Conversation Group on November 23, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Conference Room at Glenside Library, participants practice their English skills. The group is for adults aged 18 and older.
Tuesday, Nov 24
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Baby Time (Ages 0-24 Months + Guardian)
Baby Time is a 30-minute library storytime from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 24, 2026, in the Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library, where children ages 0 to 24 months (listed as ages 0-5) and their guardians take part in books, songs, games, and motion activities to build pre-literacy skills. Guardians must stay engaged with their child, as drop-offs are not permitted.
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ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group)
At this free, drop-in ELL Conversation Group for women, participants practice English skills in an hour-long session from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on November 24, 2026, in the Conference Room at Glenside Library. The group is open to women ages 18 and up.
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Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)
At the Glenside Library's Story and Craft Room on November 24, 2026, from 10:45 to 11:15 AM, toddlers and their accompanying adults take part in a storytime featuring books, songs, games, and movement to build pre-literacy skills. The program is listed for ages 0-5 and title suggests ages 2-4 plus a guardian, and drop-offs are not permitted.
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Book Club: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
At the Glenside Library's Community Room 1 on November 24, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, adults aged 18 and over can discuss Hiro Arikawa's novel *The Travelling Cat Chronicles*, which they are expected to read or listen to beforehand. Registration is required, and each registrant receives a complimentary copy while supplies last.
Wednesday, Nov 25
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Baby Time (Ages 0-24 Months + Guardian)
At the Glenside Library's Story and Craft Room on November 25, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, babies and toddlers (ages 0–24 months, listed as 0–5 overall) attend a storytime with an accompanying adult, featuring books, songs, games, and motion to build pre-literacy skills. Drop-offs are not permitted.
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Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)
At the Glenside Library Story and Craft Room on November 25, 2026, from 10:45 to 11:15 AM, toddlers and their accompanying adults take part in a storytime with books, songs, games, and movement to build pre-literacy skills. Listed for ages 0-5 (titled for ages 2-4 plus a guardian), drop-offs are not permitted.
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Early Closing
The Glenside Library closes early on November 25, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the day before Thanksgiving. No age group is listed for this event.
Thursday, Nov 26
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Thanksgiving Day
Glenside Library is closed all day on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. No age group is listed for this event.
Saturday, Nov 28
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Zumba®: Turkey Burn
On November 28, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Large Community Room at Glenside Library, instructor Vanessa Mackay leads a high-energy Zumba® dance fitness class for adults 18 and older. Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
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Friends of the Library Holiday Book Bundles
On November 28, 2026, from 12:00 to 4:30 PM in Community Room 2 at Glenside Library, Friends of the Library holds a kickoff sale where people 18 and older can browse decorated holiday book bundles as gifts. Remaining bundles will be sold in the library lobby through December 23, while supplies last.
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Flower Bulb Exchange
At the Flower Bulb Exchange on November 28, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in Community Room 1 at Glenside Library, gardeners aged 18 and older can bring divided perennial bulbs to swap with others.
Monday, Nov 30
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ELL Conversation Group
At this free, drop-in group on November 30, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Conference Room at Glenside Library, participants can practice their English skills. It is open to adults aged 18 and over.