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Friendship Bracelets (Grades 7-12)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Weave together colorful threads and lasting memories. Make a one-of-a-kind bracelet to share with a friend or keep for yourself.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Weave together colorful threads and lasting memories. Make a one-of-a-kind bracelet to share with a friend or keep for yourself.

Arte en canvas (Familia) / Art on Canvas (Family)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable creando arte en un canva. / Join us to have fun creating art on canvas.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable creando arte en un canva. / Join us to have fun creating art on canvas.

Paint a Bank (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Start saving in style! Combine fine art with finance and celebrate Money Smart Week by painting a bank. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start saving in style! Combine fine art with finance and celebrate Money Smart Week by painting a bank. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

Earth Day Art (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Celebrate Earth Day with an art project! Have fun creating while learning why our planet has its own special day.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with an art project! Have fun creating while learning why our planet has its own special day.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

Jardín de hadas en una esfera (Adultos) / Fairy Garden in a Glass (Adults)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta un rato agradable, haciendo un  jardín de hadas una esfera. / Join us and have fun making a fairy garden in a glass.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta un rato agradable, haciendo un  jardín de hadas una esfera. / Join us and have fun making a fairy garden in a glass.

A child wears colorful beaded bracelets with words, including "PEACE," "LOVE," and "FRIEND," on their wrist.

Bead Art (Grades 1-3)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Get ready for a beading bonanza. String together some fun by creating colorful bracelets, necklaces, or keychains with beads.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a beading bonanza. String together some fun by creating colorful bracelets, necklaces, or keychains with beads.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

A group of smiling children standing in a row by a fence, with backpacks on their shoulders.

Día del Niño (Familia) / Children’s Day (Family)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con juegos, manualidades y dulces. / Join us and have fun playing games, doing crafts and eating candy.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con juegos, manualidades y dulces. / Join us and have fun playing games, doing crafts and eating candy.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Soapmaking (Grades 7-12)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Stop and smell the roses… or lavender… or whatever scent you choose. Design a custom soap with your choice of colors, molds, and fragrances. To allow time to set, finished soaps will be ready for pickup the following day.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop and smell the roses… or lavender… or whatever scent you choose. Design a custom soap with your choice of colors, molds, and fragrances. To allow time to set, finished soaps will be ready for pickup the following day.

Child drawing a cow face on paper with marker, yellow scissors beside on a blue background.

Farm Animal Crafts (All Ages)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Open the barn doors for some farmyard fun! We’ll craft animals that moo, cluck, quack, and oink.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Open the barn doors for some farmyard fun! We’ll craft animals that moo, cluck, quack, and oink.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Galaxy Jars (Grades 7-12)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Make something totally out of this world! Create your own galaxy in a jar using glitter, cotton, and color to swirl together a cosmic, nebula-inspired creation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make something totally out of this world! Create your own galaxy in a jar using glitter, cotton, and color to swirl together a cosmic, nebula-inspired creation.

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Join us as we learn about an artist or art style and make a project inspired by what we learned.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about an artist or art style and make a project inspired by what we learned.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

Linternas de botella (Adultos) / Bottle Lantern Craft (Adults)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults

Te proporcionaremos los materiales para crear linternas hermosas. / We’ll provide you with the supplies to create beautiful lanterns.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Te proporcionaremos los materiales para crear linternas hermosas. / We’ll provide you with the supplies to create beautiful lanterns.

Watercolor: Painting from a Reference Photo

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Use a reference photo to guide your watercolor painting. Practice classic watercolor techniques as you turn careful observation into a color masterpiece.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use a reference photo to guide your watercolor painting. Practice classic watercolor techniques as you turn careful observation into a color masterpiece.

Beaded Plant Craft (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Use beads to craft a miniature plant bursting with color. And the best part? No watering required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use beads to craft a miniature plant bursting with color. And the best part? No watering required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Art:

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided. ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required

Toddler Art

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Art:

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided. ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required

Toddler Art

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Canvas Painting (Grades 4-6)

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Grab a brush and paint a canvas worth showing off. We’ll provide the supplies and inspiration to help you create your own masterpiece.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a brush and paint a canvas worth showing off. We’ll provide the supplies and inspiration to help you create your own masterpiece.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

Haz tu propio jabón con aroma (Adultos) / Make Your Own Scented Soap (Adults)

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults

Ven y aprende como hacer jabones con aroma y diseños en su interior. / Come and learn how to make scented soaps with intricate designs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ven y aprende como hacer jabones con aroma y diseños en su interior. / Come and learn how to make scented soaps with intricate designs.

Painting Afternoon (Grades 7-12)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Whether you’re bold like Frida Kahlo or mellow like Bob Ross, come paint a canvas worth showing off.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you’re bold like Frida Kahlo or mellow like Bob Ross, come paint a canvas worth showing off.

Arte de pared de bricola (Familia) / DIY Wall Art (Family)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con manualidad de arte que te sorprenderá. / Have a fun time creating art that will surprise you.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con manualidad de arte que te sorprenderá. / Have a fun time creating art that will surprise you.

DIY Stamps (Grades 4-6)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leave your mark by creating your own foam stamps. Then use them to make colorful art.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

Coloring with Alcohol-Ink Markers

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Color boldly with alcohol-ink markers as instructor Janine Lana guides you through blending and layering techniques that create smoother transitions, richer color, and a polished, professional look.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color boldly with alcohol-ink markers as instructor Janine Lana guides you through blending and layering techniques that create smoother transitions, richer color, and a polished, professional look.

Memorial Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

Beautiful Butterflies (Ages 3-K + Guardian)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten

Let your imagination take flight with butterfly stories, songs, a craft, and a snack.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your imagination take flight with butterfly stories, songs, a craft, and a snack.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.