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Feb/March Glendora Library Events At A Glance
Glendora Public Library has something for everyone!
January 04, 2021
February - March 2021
Glendora Public Library has something for everyone! All events are proudly presented by the Glendora Public Library and GPL Friends Foundation.
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Plaza Discovery Place*
Visit our weekly pop-ups on the Plaza where guests can discover activities, topical materials such as music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and of course...Books! A selection of materials will be available for immediate check out. All other Library materials may be requested for pick-up the following morning.
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*COVID Restrictions Apply
- Wed, February 10, 10 am - 1 pm Theme: Hot off the press: New books, new audio, new CDs, new DVDs.
- Wed, February 17, 1 - 4 pm Theme: Book To Movie/Movie To Book
- Wed, February 24, 10 am - 1 pm Theme: Travel without leaving home
- Wed, March 3, 4 - 7 pm Theme: Hot off the press: New books, new audio, new CDs, new DVDs.
Badge Design Contest For Summer Discovery Challenge
January 19 - February 27
Contest open to students in grades TK through 12. Guidelines and contest details available here.
Deadline for entry is Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Winners will be announced by April 1, 2021
February
Cooking With The Library
Share recipes, talk about how the pandemic changed palates and grocery shopping, and maybe learn a few new skills.
February 8, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm https://zoom.us/j/98669328381
Library Discovery Time featuring This Jazz Man
Easy on the ear and the eye, this playful introduction to nine jazz giants will teach children to count--and will give them every reason to get up and dance!
Activity kits will be available at the Library for pickup prior to the event.
February 10, 2 - 2:30 pm https://zoom.us/j/97839493740
Family Trivia Night - Famous Pets Of Cinema
Join Glendora Public Library via Zoom for an evening of friendly competition, fun, trivia, and family time as we see who knows the most about famous pets in the movies. All ages are welcome. Families are encouraged to play together.
February 23, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm https://zoom.us/j/91417434829
Book Discussion, "The Parable Of The Sower" by Octavia Butler, Part 1
Join us for a special book discussion of Octavia Butler’s The Parable of the Sower. Discuss themes of the book, the environment in which it takes place, and hear other great perspectives.
February 16th at 7:00 pm Discussion of the first half, chapters 1-14 (See "March 2" below for Part 2 of the discussion)
Register TODAY by calling the Library at (626) 852-4891. The first three people to register will get a free copy of the book!
The Parable of the Sower is available as an eBook through Overdrive and at the Library to check out.
Zoom link for the discussion: https://zoom.us/j/93184074535
Novel Idea
Novel Idea book discussion group holds its regular bimonthly meeting, now on Zoom. You can pick up a copy using our Library to Go service. Call us at 626-852-4891 and request the book, or email library@glendoralibrary.org. This month's book: Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver.
February 24, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm https://zoom.us/j/94554407358
Great Trivia Night / Family Game Night
For details or sponsorship, call the Friends Foundation at: 626-852-4894, email: gplffoundation@gmail.com, or visit: www.gplff.org. The annual tradition with a new twist!
Great Trivia Challenge, Family Game Night will be virtual! Join us on Zoom for family fun and prizes. Link to come.
February 27
March
Book Discussion, "The Parable Of The Sower" by Octavia Butler, Part 2
Join us for a special book discussion of Octavia Butler’s The Parable of the Sower. Discuss themes of the book, the environment in which it takes place, and hear other great perspectives.
March 2, 7:00 pm Continued from February 16. Discussion of the second half, chapters 15-25
Register TODAY by calling the Library at (626) 852-4891. The first three people to register will get a free copy of the book!
The Parable of the Sower is available as an eBook through Overdrive and at the Library to check out.
Zoom link for the discussion: https://zoom.us/j/93184074535
Family Trivia Night - Classic Cartoons
Join Glendora Public Library via Zoom for an evening of friendly competition, fun, trivia, and family time as we see who knows the most about famous pets in the movies. All ages are welcome. Families are encouraged to play together.
March 16, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm https://zoom.us/j/95972770833
Glendora Historical Society Meeting & Program
Speaker Bruce Phillips discusses the history of early Los Angeles.
March 22, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
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