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This event is in the "Teen" group

Painting Afternoon (Grades 7-12)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
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
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)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Grade School, Teen
Book Club
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
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
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)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teen
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)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Grade School, Teen
Book Club
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
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)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
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)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
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)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
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)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts
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)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Grade School, Teen
Book Club
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
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
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)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
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
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Independence Day.

Branches:
Glenside Library

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Labor Day.

Early Closing

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

The Library closes early the day before Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Thanksgiving Day.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The library is closed on Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on New Year's Eve.