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

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen
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 sur...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Person holding a fan of colorful tarot cards outdoors in bright sunlight.

Not-So-Scary Tarot

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
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. Whether y...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
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)

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Neon art of a golf ball, flag, and the word "GOLF" in white, surrounded by colorful grass and lines.

Glow Golf (Grades 4-6)

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Person playing a tabletop role-playing game, rolling red dice on a cluttered game board, smiling and leaning forward.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What’s all the fuss about Dungeons & Dragons? Learn the basics of this legendary tabletop role-playing game with Steve Hurovitz, a Dungeon Master of over 35 years. You’ll be ex...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

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

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.

 

Christmas Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The library is closed on Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The library is closed on Christmas Day.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

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

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

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

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

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

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors (60+)
Event Details:

Sew along and create a durable and chic zippered pouch using the backstitch technique. These versatile pouches are perfect for organizing your purse, vanity, or travel bag, and the...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

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

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)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Family
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. ...

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

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

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

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)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Family
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.

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)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
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.

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)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

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

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)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

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

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.

Woman with glasses smiling, seated at a table with a laptop, near a window, wearing a black top and turquoise necklace.

Revive and Thrive: Business Strategies that Work

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
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 y...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
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

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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.

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.

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + Guardian)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
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.

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.