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Painting Afternoon (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, March 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Foodie Teens: Apple Slice Donuts (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

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 2
Age Group: Teen
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)

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. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

After-Hours: Scavenger Hunt and Pizza (Grades 7-12)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

Grab your friends and explore the library after hours. Hunt for clues, complete challenges, and refuel with plenty of pizza.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your friends and explore the library after hours. Hunt for clues, complete challenges, and refuel with plenty of pizza.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Super Mario Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

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: Teen
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.

This event is in the "Grade School" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Foodie Teens: Mini Naan Pizzas (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

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 2
Age Group: Teen
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)

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

This event is in the "Grade School" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Comics & Crafts: Night Chef (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, May 20, 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 Night Chef by Mika Song.

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.

This month we are reading Night Chef by Mika Song.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Foodie Teens: Ice Cream Sundaes (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience.

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

It may be a Thursday, but we’re making it a Sundae. Make an ordinary day extra sweet with a fun ice cream experience.

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. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Star Wars Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen

Join this escape room inspired by Star Wars. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

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

Join this escape room inspired by Star Wars. Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Independence Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Independence Day.

Likely GH Fest Fireworks

All Day
Glenside Library
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library

Labor Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Labor Day.

Early Closing

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Glenside Library

The Library closes early the day before Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes early the day before Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Thanksgiving Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Thanksgiving Day.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Christmas Eve.

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.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library is closed on New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on New Year's Eve.