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Family Gingerbread House Decorating (All Ages)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Family
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Come decorate a gingerbread house! Each family will have one house to decorate with goodies such as graham crackers, frosting, licorice, and candy.

Family registration begins 12/01. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Getting Started with Word

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Computer Study
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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.

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. 

New Year’s Party Crackers (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

These homemade party crackers are guaranteed to get your celebration off to an exciting start. Fill them with little gifts, from treats to trinkets, for a thoughtful New Year’s surprise.

Not-So-Scary Tarot

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Discover the magic of tarot in a fun, approachable atmosphere. Learn about the rich history of tarot, discover various deck styles, and uncover the meanings of the cards.

Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:45am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Engage all your senses through various hands-on activities. From squishy textures to mesmerizing sights and sounds,
each station offers a unique sensory adventure.

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.

Glow Golf (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Navigate through, obstacles, conquer challenges, and sink putts at our glow-in-the-dark mini golf course.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

What’s all the fuss about Dungeons & Dragons? Learn the basics of this legendary tabletop role-playing game with Steve Hurvitz, a Dungeon Master of over 35 years. You’ll be exploring new lands and battling magical monsters in no time!

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The library is closed on Christmas Day.

ELL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

ELL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Hand-Stitched Zippered Pouch

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors (60+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Sew along and create a durable and chic zippered pouch using the backstitch technique.

ELL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Día de los Reyes Magos (Familia) / Three Kings Day (Family)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
En Español
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

Disfruta un rato agradable en familia y aprende sobre las tradiciones de la celebración. / Enjoy time with your family while learning about the traditions of this celebration. 

ELL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
ELL Study
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Family Lego Party (All Ages)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
STEM
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM

Family Lego Party

We’ll bring the LEGO bricks; you bring the creativity! Whether you’re a LEGO master or a beginning brick builder, this event promises fun for the whole family.

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. 

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + Guardian)

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
En Español
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Anime Club (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Event Details:

Celebrate your love of Japanese animation with screenings of your favorite anime, themed snacks, and Otaku activities.

Revive and Thrive: Business Strategies that Work

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Running a business is no small feat, but strategist Jean Kuhn knows what it takes to succeed. Hear her story of buying two bankrupt businesses and making them profitable within a year.

Device Advice

9:30am - 10:30am
Seniors (60+)
Library Branch: Off Site Center for Senior Citizens
Age Group: Seniors (60+)
Event Details:

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.