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60 upcoming events near Glendale Heights. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
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.
Lifelong learning
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Pulitzer Prize winner. An epic historical romance set in Georgia during the Civil War and Reconstruction. It follows Scarlett O'Hara, a selfish, headstrong Southern belle who uses ruthless means to survive poverty, navigating complex love interests with the idealistic Ashley Wilkes and the cynical blockade runner Rhett Butler. Call 630-260-6050 to register.
Outdoors & nature
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Get ready for a walk on the wild side! Join wildlife educator Beth Wagner for an up-close encounter with an incredible cast of exotic animals. Celebrate the diversity of the natural world by learning about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary creatures. Call 630-260-6050 to register.
Lifelong learning
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs around. Learn to work with text, images, slide transitions, and more. Some computer experience is required.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Take the guesswork out of Medicare! Join Stephanie Villanueva from Healthcare Solutions Team for an easy-to-understand look at Parts A, B, C, and D—plus guidance on selecting plans and coverage that make the most sense for you.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Trees don’t come with instruction manuals, and even well-meaning homeowners can accidentally love them to death! Join the DuPage Master Gardeners for a lighthearted look at common planting and maintenance missteps. Learn what not to do to protect your landscape’s most valuable investment.
Lifelong learning
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Join award-winning rom-com filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus for a dive into the messy romances you missed in history class. From the royal happily-ever-after of Cleopatra’s daughter to the complicated affairs of the “OG Bennifer,” prepare for real-life historical gossip that puts Bridgerton to shame!
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Every house has a story to tell. Join presenter Paul Mann as he unlocks the doors to some of America’s greatest historic house museums. Take a virtual tour through architectural history, exploring how famous (and obscure) homes reflect the fascinating individuals who commissioned them.
Classes & arts
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Crea una obra de arte mezclando y trabajando con pintura texturizada. / Create a work of art by mixing and working with textured paint.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Stop letting a cluttered hard drive slow you down. From messy desktops to hidden system-cloggers, tech tutor Michael Gershbein shares smart filing and cleanup tips to get your Mac or PC running like new again.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Learn to use the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. Find your way around worksheets, enter and edit data, and more. Computer experience is required but no prior Excel experience is needed.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Line it up and sink some putts! The Mini Golf All Stars are bringing 18 holes of mini-golf magic to the library grounds. With equipment available for all ages provided, it’s the perfect afternoon for family-friendly competition. 🌧️ Rain date: Sat, 08/22 from 2:00-4:00 pm
Classes & arts
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Ven y pasa un tiempo agradable en familia y disfruta de una manualidad divertida. / Come spend some quality time with your family and enjoy a fun craft.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Old Chicago was a groundbreaking but short-lived wonder. While thousands remember the “Italian” organ grinder and his monkey wandering about, few knew the man behind the music. Historian Ray Johnson uncovers the true story of the local icon whose life was as colorful as the park itself.
Lifelong learning
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
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. Some familiarity with the program (or completing our Getting Started with Excel class) is required.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
¡Crea tu propio impresionante atrapasoles de flores en resina! / Create your own stunning resin flower suncatcher!
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Forget one-size-fits-all solutions. Join Professional Organizer Jennifer Barnes to discover how your personality impacts the way you stay organized. Master the “5 Principles of Organizing” to transform any space, anywhere, and get the practical tools you need to keep the chaos away for good.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Need to type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with paragraphs and print layouts, and more. Some computer experience is required.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Small but mighty, beans are a nutritional powerhouse packed with plant-based protein and fiber. Marvel at this “magic” legume as Chef Maddox whips up three creative heart-healthy recipes. Samples and recipes provided. Registration begins 05/15 for Glenside Library cardholders and 08/06 for the general public.
Senior programs
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
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!
Lifelong learning
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Hopeless, Phoebe Stone is ready to end her life at a gorgeous Rhode Island inn. But she's the only one not there for an expensive wedding, and when the bride learns Phoebe's plan, she refuses to let Phoebe ruin her nuptials. The two become confidants as surprising events and characters propel this funny, poignant story forward.
Lifelong learning
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs around. Learn to work with text, images, slide transitions, and more. Some computer experience is required.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ILL groups.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Go beyond basic coloring! Instructor Janine Lana shares professional blending and layering techniques for alcohol-ink markers. Learn to create seamless transitions and vibrant, polished art that pops off the page.
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
Community & civic
glenside · Glendale Heights, IL
glenside
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Classes & arts
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Chalk Fun (Drop-In) Families Friday, July 31| 10:00-10:45 a.m. Join us for a book about chalk and then create your own drawing using our chalk! Weather Pending.
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Make a personalized flip card that cascades through different images or phrases. Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions - Please sign up for one session only: Monday, August 3 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, August 17 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First Time Makerspace Users: For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guard...
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion. Upcoming Book Group Titles
Classes & arts
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries
Classes & arts
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Mahjong Workshop for Beginners This Mahjong workshop, hosted by Xinming Guo, introduces participants to the classic game of Mahjong in an engaging and educational setting. The session covers fundamental rules, simple strategies, and hands-on practice--enhancing cognitive skills like memory and problem-solving while promoting social interaction. Due to limited space, there will be limited availability. Registration is required and will open at 9:00am on Monday, July 6, 2026; up to two people a...
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Make a personalized flip card that cascades through different images or phrases. Registration Limit: 6 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions - Please sign up for one session only: Monday, August 3 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, August 17 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First Time Makerspace Users: For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guard...
Theater & film
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group / not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.) Bingo night.
Theater & film
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Drop-in movie: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina In this prequel to the John Wick movies, an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death. Starring: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne Rated: R │Running Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Lifelong learning
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.
Classes & arts
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
NASA: Artemis Missions and CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) Join NASA Ambassador Kevin Cole as he discusses the Artemis missions, and the services it will extend to commercial industries in future projects to the moon. So far there have been two Artemis missions, with the current Artemis III mission building on the successful Artemis II , whose flight completed in April and will help the agency prepare to send the first astronauts, Americans, to Mars. Kevin Cole is an associate profes...
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group
Theater & film
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group / not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.) play Bunco
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion. Upcoming Book Group Titles
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project. Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Please sign up for one session only. Sessions - Please sign up for one session only: Wednesday, September 2 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First Time Makerspace Users: For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or l...
Classes & arts
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
Theater & film
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
BINGO Community Group / not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.)
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group
Theater & film
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Drop-in movie: Hamnet In 16th-century rural England, William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes are confronted with the death of their only son. Directed by Academy Award-winner Chloé Zhao. Starring Academy Award winner (for this role) Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart, James Lintern, and Joe Alwyn. Rated PG-13 │ Running Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Lifelong learning
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Join us in person to learn about internet and archival genealogy and research support. Members share strategies and explore library resources with guidance from a genealogist.
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
The Great Decisions discussion program is a civic education program administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. In preparation for the discussion, participants read the relevant chapter on a particular foreign policy issue in the Great Decisions briefing book that will be available for check out. A short DVD will be shown followed by a moderated discussion among the participants. The library's Great Decisions group is currently full, and attendance is capped.
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
The Monday Night Page Turners book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except August (no meeting) and December (end of year party). The group reads contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please contact Jessica Frazier at 630-924-2734 or jfrazier@mybpl.org. If you'd like to receive resources and discussion questions for a specific month's book group title, please contact...
Theater & film
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group / not a library program Open to the public, please join us to play bingo! (Money is not a prize, no exchange of money to play.) play bunco
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Learn the basics of machine embroidery and create a small embroidered project. Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Sessions - Please sign up for one session only: Wednesday, September 2 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First Time Makerspace Users: For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingdale car...
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Medicare 101: Learning About the A, B, C & D of Medicare Learn the basics of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D—what they cover, costs, and how to enroll. Gain the knowledge you need to make informed healthcare choices for yourself or loved ones. This course provides a clear and concise overview of Medicare, the federal health insurance program for individuals 65 and older, and certain younger individuals with disabilities. Participants will learn the basics of Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)...
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
The Historical Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Books are selected on topics of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present time including biographies, non-fiction, and classics. Copies of the selections are available at the Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion. Upcoming Book Group Titles
Outdoors & nature
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
ON THE SAME PAGE: Fall Gardening Tips: Sustainable Cleanup & Seed Saving As a celebration of our On the Same Page book The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl, please come join us as Beth Peluse from The Conservation Foundation shows us what we can do in our backyards to support our local wildlife throughout the year. Learn how to use sustainable practices to not only winterize your yard, but also prepare for the following spring by saving seeds from your favorite areas in you...
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group Monthly meeting
Classes & arts
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Community Group
Community & civic
bloomingdale · Bloomingdale, IL
bloomingdale
Learn the basics of using the library’s sewing machines to make a Halloween fabric bookmark. Registration Limit: 4 patrons max per session, Bloomingdale Public Library card required, ages 12 to adult. Sessions - Please sign up for one session only: Thursday, October 8 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday, October 26 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First Time Makerspace Users: For Bloomingdale cardholders ages 12-17, please bring a completed Makerspace waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian. Adult Bloomingda...
