Glendora: Jan/Feb/March Library Events At A Glance

Glendora CA

06 February, 2021

5:16 AM

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Press release from the City of Glendora: January 04, 2021 Library Events at a Glance January - February 2021 Glendora Public Library has something for everyone! All events are proudly presented by the Glendora Public Library and GPL Friends Foundation. 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 Next event: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 10 am - 1 pm More dates soon Winter Reading Challenge January 4 – 31 It's that time again! The more you read, the more incentives you earn. Open to all ages. Read about the challenge and registering here. Incentives will be available for final pickup on Friday, Feb. 5, 3 - 4 pm at Crowther Teen & Family Center. 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 [email protected]. 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: [email protected], 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 https://zoom.us/j/97212932641 This press release was produced by the City of Glendora. The views expressed here are the author's own.