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Superhero Self-Portraits (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Show off your super self. Create a superhero self-portrait that highlights your special powers, personality, and imagination.

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

Show off your super self. Create a superhero self-portrait that highlights your special powers, personality, and imagination.

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. 

Flying Dragon Bookmark Craft (Grades 4-6)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Create a flying dragon bookmark that brings a little magic to your reading, while helping you keep your place.

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

Create a flying dragon bookmark that brings a little magic to your reading, while helping you keep your place.

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. 

Button Making (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Design it, press it, wear it. Use our button maker to create custom buttons and show off your personal style.

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

Design it, press it, wear it. Use our button maker to create custom buttons and show off your personal style.

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. 

Foodie Kids: Apple Slice Donuts (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

An apple a day gets a sweet upgrade. Turn fresh apple slices into donut-style treats with fun toppings and then devour!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

An apple a day gets a sweet upgrade. Turn fresh apple slices into donut-style treats with fun toppings and then devour!

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. 

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. 

Air Dry Clay Sculptures (Grades 4-6)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Channel your inner Michelangelo and shape a spectacular sculpture using your hands and air-dry clay.

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

Channel your inner Michelangelo and shape a spectacular sculpture using your hands and air-dry clay.

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. 

Comics & Crafts: Creature Clinic (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School, Teen

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.

This month we are reading Creature Clinic by Gavin Aung Than.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.

This month we are reading Creature Clinic by Gavin Aung Than.

Bingo Bash (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize!

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. 

Stained Glass Suncatchers (Grades 1-3)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Design and color your own stained glass suncatcher. Hang it near a window and watch the sunlight fill the room with color.

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

Design and color your own stained glass suncatcher. Hang it near a window and watch the sunlight fill the room with color.

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. 

Spring Art (Grades K-6)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Spring has sprung. Drop in and let your creativity blossom with a variety of colorful, spring-inspired art projects.

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

Spring has sprung. Drop in and let your creativity blossom with a variety of colorful, spring-inspired art projects.

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. 

Easter Sunday

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

Beaded Ribbon Keychains (Grades 4-6)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Create a custom beaded ribbon keychain to decorate your keys or backpack. Mix colors and beads to design something uniquely yours.

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

Create a custom beaded ribbon keychain to decorate your keys or backpack. Mix colors and beads to design something uniquely yours.

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. 

Super Mario Escape Room (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

Race through the Mushroom Kingdom to solve puzzles, crack clues, and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s Castle before time runs out. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Race through the Mushroom Kingdom to solve puzzles, crack clues, and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s Castle before time runs out. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Bingo Bash (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

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. 

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. 

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

Monday, April 13, 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.

Upcoming
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. 

Build a Bird Feeder (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School

Build a bird feeder your feathered friends will flock to. Set it up outside your home and see who comes to visit.

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

Build a bird feeder your feathered friends will flock to. Set it up outside your home and see who comes to visit.

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. 

Comics & Crafts: PAWS: Gabby Gets It Together (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School, Teen

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.

Foodie Kids: Mini Naan Pizzas (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

Small pizza, big flavor. Build your own mini naan pizzas and enjoy a bite-sized snack made just your way.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Small pizza, big flavor. Build your own mini naan pizzas and enjoy a bite-sized snack made just your way.

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. 

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. 

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. 

Upcoming
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.

Upcoming
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. 

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.

Upcoming
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. 

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.

Upcoming
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. 

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.

Upcoming
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. 

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. 

Mystery Art (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School

When you arrive, you’ll discover a surprise art project waiting for you. It could be painting, sculpting, or something completely unexpected!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

When you arrive, you’ll discover a surprise art project waiting for you. It could be painting, sculpting, or something completely unexpected!

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.