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Glendora Upcoming Library Events At A Glance
Glendora Public Library has something for everyone!
November 13, 2020
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November - December 2020
Glendora Public Library has something for everyone! All events are proudly presented by the Glendora Public Library and GPL Friends Foundation.
Find out what's happening in Glendorafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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.
*COVID Restrictions Apply
• November 18th, 10am – 1pm: Biographies and history
• December 2nd, 1pm – 4pm: Hobby, DIY, and Craft
More dates to come!
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Program
October 3 – November 14*
Reading incentive program for children ages 4-12. Children who read five hours will receive a certificate for a hamburger or cheeseburger from In-N-Out. Register and report reading (all online this year) at: https://cityofglendora.beanstack.org/reader365
*Pick up your reading certificates through Friday, November 20:
Mondays: 5pm-6pm City Hall parking lot off Vista Bonita
Fridays: 3pm-4pm Teen Center parking lot, 241 W. Dawson Ave.
Opera Talks
November 16, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Join the Library and Ray Busmann of the LA Opera Speaker’s Bureau for a Zoom presentation about Joseph Bologne, an often overlooked composer who inspired Mozart, commissioned Haydn, was a fencer and violinist, and also led troops in the French Revolution. He is also known as the first black classical composer in history!
Join us: https://zoom.us/j/94119264267
Cooking Club
November 16, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A place to share recipes and maybe learn a few new skills. All are welcome, no skill required but a love of food helps! Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93446581231
Family Trivia Night: James Bond Movies
November 17, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An evening of friendly competition, fun, trivia, and family time awaits those who join us to see who knows the most about James Bond movies. All ages are welcome. Families are encouraged to play together. Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98539635396
BARK Reading Program
November 18, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us and read to Tina, the BARK dog. Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95958291550
November 26 & 27 – CLOSED for Thanksgiving holiday
BARK Reading Program
December 2, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us and read to Tina, the BARK dog. Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95958291550
A Novel Idea Book Discussion
December 2, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
This month is reader’s choice. Join us to share an old favorite, or something recent you enjoyed reading. Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92640848156
Santa Express
December 5, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Crowther Teen & Family Center
241 W. Dawson Ave
Get in the holiday spirit with a fun, socially distanced family friendly event. Children can see Santa and his elves, drop off a letter to Santa, and receive a bag full of goodies. Participate in an optional toy drive to benefit the Department of Children’s and Family Services. Brought to you by the Glendora Public Library and City of Glendora Community Services Department. Sponsored by GPL Friends Foundation, Glendora Rotary and Raising Cane’s. Supplies are limited to the first 500 children.
Holiday Book Party
December 9, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Countdown to Christmas! Gather with Library staff as we read 5 More Sleeps ‘til Christmas. Celebrate with a fun craft and tidbits of holiday trivia, too. Activity bags can be picked up at the Library prior to the event. Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95204198397
Cooking Club
December 14, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A place to share recipes, talk about how the pandemic changed palates and grocery shopping, and maybe learn a few new skills. All are welcome, no skill required but a love of food helps! Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91308698449
Family Trivia Night: Holiday Movies
December 15, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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 holiday movies. All ages are welcome. Families are encouraged to play together. Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91309369584
BARK Reading Program
December 16, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us and read to Tina, the BARK dog. Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95958291550
December 24 & 25 – CLOSED for Christmas holiday
December 31 & January 1 – CLOSED for New Year’s holiday
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