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Foodie Kids: Pasta Salad (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Get ready for some farfalle fun! Create a pasta salad using bowtie pasta—perfect for sharing, light, and full of flavor.

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. 

Pop-up Makerspace: Marble Mazes (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
STEM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Design and build your own marble maze using the provided supplies. Will your creation be a straightforward path or a tricky labyrinth full of twists and turns? The choice is yours!

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn about an artist, technique, or movement and make a project inspired by what we learn!

Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Easter Sunday.

Earth Day Art (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Go green and discover the roots of Earth Day while creating art from recycled materials.

Disclaimer(s)

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: Misfit Mansion (Grades 5-8)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Grade School, Teen
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

Bingo Bash (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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)

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 Paperweights (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to design colorful and unique art paperweights that showcase your artistic flair.

Disclaimer(s)

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 and Plant (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Celebrate the season of growth and creativity! Paint your own clay pot and get it ready to use for spring planting. 

Art Studio (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn about an artist, technique, or movement and make a project inspired by what we learn!

Disclaimer(s)

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: Gamerville (Grades 5-8)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Grade School, Teen
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Pop-up Makerspace: Let’s Build (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
STEM
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Experiment with various materials to tackle building challenges and create your own sturdy-standing structures. 
The possibilities are endless—let’s see what you can build!

Clay Cats (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Using air-dry clay, you’ll shape and customize your very own feline friend to take home and play with.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Bingo Bash (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
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.

Muppets Escape Room (Grades 4-6)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Muppets Escape Room (Grades 4-6)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Foodie Kids: Cannoli (Grades 4-6)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Crispy, delicious shells filled with creamy, cheesy goodness—what could be better? Join us for a fun and tasty experience as we make these classic Italian treats. 

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. 

Family Storytime (All Ages)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Family
Storytime
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that everyone will enjoy! Perfect for creating special moments together.

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. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

Minute-to-Win-It Games (Grades 1-3)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Tick-tock, tick-tock! The clock is ticking as you race to complete exciting minute-to-win-it challenges. Test your speed and skills, and win fun prizes to celebrate the end of the school year!

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. 

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Independence Day.

GH Fest Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Labor day.

Early Closing

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes at 6:00pm the day before Thanksgiving.