Glenview, Illinois
Upcoming events from the Glenview public library.
114 upcoming events
Ben Tatar & the Tatar Tots perform a 45-minute family concert at Glenview Public Library on November 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM for all ages with an adult. Free tickets are required for entry and distributed 20 minutes before the show.
Students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-17) take a three-hour ACT practice test at Glenview Public Library on November 7, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, covering English, Math, Reading, and optional Science sections with a score report provided.
Excellerate Learning Studio presents a one-hour session on college admissions testing and ACT preparation strategies for parents and caregivers of students in grades 7-12, with high school students welcome to take a practice ACT test.
Sensory-friendly early access to the Youth Services Department at Glenview Public Library from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on November 8, 2026, for children birth through grade 12 with an adult, featuring a quieter environment before public opening, meeting with Youth Librarians, and participating in a craft or activity.
The Joe Policastro Trio performs jazz at Glenview Public Library on November 8, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for ages 18+.
Busy Little Bees is a 45-minute program at Glenview Public Library for children 12-23 months with an adult, featuring rhymes and movement followed by open playtime, held on November 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM.
Monday Movers is a 30-minute dance program for all ages with an adult at Glenview Public Library on November 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM, led by Youth Services Librarians.
The Little Lunchroom is a drop-in event at Glenview Public Library on November 9, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM where children ages 0-13 and their caregivers bring their own lunch or snack to eat, talk, and clean up together.
On November 9, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Glenview Public Library, adults 18 and older can attend an informative drop-in session about Glenview's older adult benefit programs led by Kim Hand, Coordinator of Senior Services, in cooperation with the North Shore Senior Center.
The Past Tense Book Discussion is a one-hour event held at Glenview History Center for ages 18 and up where participants discuss historical nonfiction books connected to Glenview's history, with November's selection being The Wright Brothers by David McCullough.
The Little SIR Investment Club meets at Glenview Public Library from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for adults ages 18 and older.
Participants in grades 6-10 create tiny paper books and shelve them on a mini bookshelf during this one-hour program at Glenview Public Library from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM on November 9, 2026.
The Glenview Writers Group meets monthly on the second Monday for 1.5 hours at 7:00 PM at Glenview Public Library, where writers ages 18 and older share work and receive feedback on their projects.
On November 9, 2026, adults 18+ can attend a 1.5-hour program at Glenview Public Library where speakers from SWANCC, Urban Canopy Compost, and Glenview Public Works explain what happens to batteries, paint, food waste, and curbside recycling after pickup and share tips on reducing waste and composting safely.
Baby & Me Playtime is a 45-minute program at Glenview Public Library from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM on November 10, 2026, for babies ages birth to 11 months with an adult, featuring rhymes, bounces, and tickles followed by free play and caregiver socialization.
Glenview Gents is a meeting for ages 18 and up held at Glenview Public Library on November 10, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Tiny 2's is a 30-minute storytime program for 2-year-olds with an adult at Glenview Public Library featuring stories, songs, and dancing, held on November 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM.
Athletico Physical Therapy holds an external group meeting at Glenview Public Library from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM for adults 18 and older.
LEF holds an external group meeting for ages 18 and up at Glenview Public Library from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on November 10, 2026.
Story Squad is a 45-minute program for ages 3-5 at Glenview Public Library where children read, play, and create together while caregivers remain in the library, requiring registration for the entire four-week session.
Dungeons & Dragons Create n' Craft is a one-hour event at Glenview Public Library for ages 5-13 where participants roll up D&D characters, paint miniatures, build terrain, and engage in tabletop gaming hobbies.
LEGO Club for grades K-3 takes place on November 10, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM at Glenview Public Library, where children ages 5-13 can build with LEGO bricks.
Cub Scout Pack 156 meets at Glenview Public Library from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for ages 5-13.
Adult Literacy Classes for ages 18 and up meet twice weekly from 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM at Glenview Public Library, where native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills with a teacher and volunteer tutors.
Glenview Gardeners meets at Glenview Public Library on November 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM for ages 18 and up.
Participants ages 18 and up learn and practice breathing techniques and mindfulness methods to manage stress and increase presence at Glenview Public Library on November 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, as part 3 of a 3-part series.
Book Babies is a 30-minute program at Glenview Public Library for babies ages birth to 11 months with an adult, featuring rhymes, stories, and songs to introduce babies to reading.
Abstract Painting: Art as Language is a two-hour acrylic painting workshop led by artist and philosopher Denise Hunter on November 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Glenview Public Library for ages 18 and up, where participants explore visual expression as communication and translate thoughts and emotions into art with provided materials.
The Great Books Discussion Group meets at Glenview Public Library on November 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM for adults 18 and older to discuss The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.
Little 1's is a 30-minute storytime and movement class for children ages 12-23 months with an adult at Glenview Public Library, held on November 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM.
The Next Chapter Book Club meets from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on November 11, 2026, at Glenview Public Library for adults ages 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, make friends, and have fun together.
The Little Lunchroom is a drop-in event at Glenview Public Library on November 11, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM where children ages 0-13 and their caregivers bring their own lunch or snack to eat, talk, and clean up together.
TrueNorth Early Childhood holds an external group meeting on November 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Glenview Public Library for adults ages 18+.
In this one-hour weaving workshop at Glenview Public Library, students in grades 3-5 (ages 5-13) learn the basics of loom weaving and explore its cultural significance as part of Native American Heritage Month.
The Tower Crossing Condo Association holds an external group meeting at Glenview Public Library from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for ages 18 and older.
Stories, Traditions, and Dance of the Ho-Chunk Nation is a 1.5-hour event on November 11, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Glenview Public Library for ages 5 and up, where Chief White Winnebago shares Ho-Chunk history and culture through storytelling, dance, and hands-on exploration.
Preschool Play & Learn is a 45-minute hands-on STEAM activity program for ages 3-5 with an adult at Glenview Public Library on November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
ElderSmart presents an Elder Law meeting at Glenview Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM for ages 18 and up.
Glenbrook 225 Transition Services hosts a meeting for ages 14-17 on November 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Glenview Public Library.
The Little Lunchroom is a drop-in event at Glenview Public Library from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM where children ages 0-13 and their caregivers bring their own lunch or snack to eat, talk, and clean up together.
Library Navigators: Movie Day features a screening of Tron: Ares (119 minutes) at Glenview Public Library from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on November 12, 2026, for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with popcorn served.
The Mahjong Club at Glenview Public Library is a drop-in group for ages 18+ where participants play and practice mahjong for two hours; it meets on the 1st and 2nd Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 PM and the 3rd Thursday from 6:30-8:30 PM, with sets provided and beginners welcome to learn by watching or practicing with other players.
Glenview's Got STEAM @ GPL is a monthly STEAM activity program for ages 5-13 held at Glenview Public Library from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM on November 12, 2026, requiring no prior knowledge.
Adults ages 18+ sublimate a pre-made design onto puzzle blanks using a heat press, then race to complete their puzzles at Glenview Public Library from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on November 12, 2026.
ElderSmart: Elder Law is an external group meeting held at Glenview Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for ages 18 and up.
Tech journalist Kevin Roose discusses his book "The AGI Chronicles: The Inside Story of the Race to Create an Artificial Superintelligence" in a one-hour online Zoom event on November 12, 2026, for ages 14+, featuring a bonus book giveaway.
Dr. Eve L. Ewing discusses the power of language and storytelling and how words shape understanding of communities and the world during this one-hour virtual event on November 12, 2026, for ages 18 and up. The event is moderated by Brandis Friedman and presented via Zoom by Illinois Libraries Present.
Grupo de juego/Spanish Playgroup is a 45-minute session at Glenview Public Library where children ages 3-5 with an adult play games and have conversations to practice Spanish, held on November 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM.
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