Events & Exhibits
Upcoming Events
The Past Tense Book Discussion
Monday, November 09, 2:00pm–3:00pm
Glenview History Center, Hibbard Library
Read historical nonfiction and discover connections to Glenview’s past. November's discussion title will be The Wright Brothers by David McCullough. Books are available at the GPL Reader Service's Desk.
Registration required.
Festival of Trees
Saturday, December 05, 4:00pm–6:00pm
Glenview Park District, Park Center
Check out the beautifully decorated trees in the hallways of Park Center and vote for your favorite (GHC's!). All trees will be on display until the end of December.
Visit and take pictures with Santa Claus and The Grinch. Plus, enjoy holiday carolers, crafts and activities.
Ticket information coming soon.
Current Exhibits at the Farmhouse Museum
These exhibits, artifacts in the house and on the grounds, and the house itself, tell stories about Glenview and how it came to be the village it is today.
Explore the places of Glenview, past and present, and see how Glenview has changed over time.
View artwork that captures images of the community around us. See how those views change over time.
Find out how GHC volunteers have worked for the last 60 years to collect, preserve and promote Glenview's history.
Learn about the family who built our historic farmhouse and whose 120 acres of land became much of what we know as downtown Glenview today.
Learn how various organizations have built a tradition of community engagement and have made, and continue to make, Glenview a better place.
Step inside and learn more about the development of an important room in a home—the bathroom.
Current Exhibits in Glenview Public Library Lobby
Next time you visit GPL, take a few minutes to check out some Glenview history with these displays.
Sharing the Story: Naval Air Station Glenview's Public Affairs Office
Even as its planes flew overhead, much of what we learned about the Glenview Naval Air Station came from its PR department. Our new exhibit features original photo equipment and explains how it operated.
From Shelf to Bag to Table: Glenview's Grocers
Our latest exhibit explores how grocery shopping evolved in Glenview. How many grocers do you remember?
