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Building Little Voices: Birth to Age 5

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

From a baby’s babbling to their first words and beyond, Speech-Language Pathologist Joseph Sierra III will guide parents and caregivers through the stages of early speech and language development.

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All Things 2025 Trivia

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you’ve kept up with 2025? Test your knowledge of the year’s biggest headlines, wildest moments, and trendiest topics in this fast-paced trivia night. Gather your brainiest friends (teams of up to six) and see who really ruled 2025!

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Making Sense of Medicare

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors (60+)
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+)
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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Heart-Healthy Eating

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who says heart-healthy can’t be delicious? Join Nutritionist Julia Rudnicki for practical, flavor-filled strategies to lower cholesterol, manage blood pressure, and boost energy.

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Day of Service (Grades 7-12)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Teen
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Do some good on your day off school. Earn up to two service hours by completing projects to help your community.

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Family LEGO Party (All Ages)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM
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SAT & ACT Success (Hybrid/Virtual)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Teen, Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the key differences between the SAT and ACT (including the new digital SAT), when to start preparing, and how to boost your score for scholarships and merit aid.

Create patterns, pictures, and designs with Perler beads, and we’ll fuse them into lasting works of art.

Fuse Bead Fun (Grades 4-6)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Create patterns, pictures, and designs with Perler beads, and we’ll fuse them into lasting works of art.

Karla Valenti Meet & Greet / Conoce y Saluda a Karla Valenti

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Grade School, Family
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Family
Event Details:

Meet Karla Valenti, the Pura Belpré award winning author of best selling books for children in English and Spanish including novels Lola and Lotería, picture books María Mariposa and Esperanza Caramelo, and the

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Foodie Kids: Snack Attack Mix (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

‘Tis the season…ing. We’ll make our own snack mix (think Chex Mix) with your choice of seasoning.

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.

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. 

Foodie Teens: Snack Attack Mix (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

‘Tis the season…ing. We’ll make our own snack mix (think Chex Mix) with your choice of seasoning.

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.

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.