Founded in 2007, BARK is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Students find it intimidating to read in front of classmates, but love to read to the non-judgmental, calming dogs. BARK now has 170 teams listening to kids in more than 100 schools and libraries in California. BARK teams also visit nursing homes, senior living facilities, veterans centers, and even de-stress college students during finals week. [Read more…]
“How To Train Your Dragon” Book Party – Thu, Jan 17, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Glendora
A book party themed on the book “How To Train Your Dragon,” for students in 1st-5th grades. Join us for dragon stories, games and crafts. [Read more…]
Historic & Scenic Model Railroads – Sat, Dec 8, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Glendora
Photo by Darren Bockman on Unsplash
Group 160 NTRAK train club is coming to the Glendora Public Library for one day only to operate a portion of the club’s modular train layout in the Bidwell Forum. They will be setting up a 12’ X 28’ / 3 mainline track operation. This fully scenic layout features scenes from the Pacific Northwest, Southern California orange groves, a farm, and other scenes from California and the West. The club members will be bringing their own trains which are scheduled to include: [Read more…]
Holiday Craft Week – Mon, Dec 17 – Fri, Dec 21, 5:00 PM in Glendora
Bring your child and join us in making festive crafts in the Library’s children’s room every day the week, December 17-21 for Holiday Craft Week. [Read more…]
Holiday Movie Week – Mon, Dec 17 – Fri, Dec 21, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM in Glendora
Bring your popcorn and enjoy free holiday movies in our Friends Room this week, 3-5 p.m.
Monday: The Polar Express
Tuesday: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Wednesday: A Christmas Story
Thursday: Elf
Friday: The Santa Clause [Read more…]
Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Tue, Nov 20, 7:00 PM in Glendora
Your stuffed friends get to experience the library after dark! Drop off your favorite stuffed animal, read it a bedtime story, tuck it in for the night, and pick it up the next morning. It’s a sleepover for your favorite stuffed friends. [Read more…]
Spooky Science – Sat, Oct 13, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in Glendora
See how science can deliver some thrills and chills. [Read more…]
Halloween Craft Week – Mon, Oct 22 – Sat, Oct 27, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Glendora
Get in a spooky mood with Halloween crafts! [Read more…]
In-N-Out Burger “Cover To Cover” Reading Program Begins – Sat, Oct 6 – Sat, Nov 17, 10:00 AM in Glendora
Reading incentive program for children ages 4-12. Children who read five books will receive a certificate for a hamburger or cheeseburger from In-N-Out.
Through Saturday November 17. [Read more…]
Children’s Business Fair – Sat, Aug 18 – 10AM – 2PM in Glendora
Just in time for Back to School is the Children’s Business Fair! Join more than 30 kidpreneurs as they sell their own products and services in the youngest and most adorable market you’ve ever seen. From sweets to crafts, appetizers to language lessons, you’ll find something for everyone.
To make things even better, some of the kids are donating their sales to charity. So come out to the Children’s Business Fair and find something unique and wonderful while supporting the next generation of business owners and makers.
The Orange Cat.net is the media sponsor of the Glendora Children’s Business Fair.
AGES: Kids (about 0-7),Tweens (about 8-12),Teens (13+) WHEN: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Sat, Aug 18 WHERE: 201 E Bennett Ave., Glendora, CA COST: Free