Glendora Public Library Events At A Glance - November/December

Glendora CA

17 November, 2020

1:55 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Glendora: November 13, 2020 November - December 2020 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 • 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 This press release was produced by the City of Glendora. The views expressed here are the author's own.