GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Book Bingo Reading Program

When: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Stop by the Youth Desk in October to participate in this monthâ€™s reading game! Read or listen to books and get prizes! For ages birth-14.

Itty Bitty Readers - For Babies!

When: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Itty Bitty Readers is a reading incentive program for infants, ages birth through 2 1/2 years. It is an early literacy skills program and prizes can be won as the program is completed. Pick up a gameboard at your library and start reading with your baby today!

Keepint Debt Under Control

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Join Arizona Regional Director of Consumer Credit Counseling Services, Tom Anderson, as he talks about avoiding the detours in trying to keep your debt under control.

Middle School Homework Lab

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can drop in and take advantage of the library’s homework help resources and receive guidance from professional teachers.

Should I Start My Own Business?

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

David Moss, business counselor with the Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center, presents a seminar perfect for those who are in the early stages of starting a business. This once-a-month seminar answers most of the basic questions a prospective business owner would have such as: developing a business plan, how to obtain financing, and types of business ownership. Call 480-784-0590 or go to www.maricopasbdc.com to register.

Kearsten's Book Club

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to meet on the fourth Monday of every month to discuss a wide variety of interesting titles. You do have to read to attend, so call ahead to register and get a book. There will definitely be snacks and drinks, so come join us! For more information or to register, email Kearsten at 59Square@gmail.com.

Safe Driving Class

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

For drivers over 18. For your own safety and for a possible discount on your automobile premium. Registration is required. Call Rita at 623-435-9860 for more information and to register.

Babytime

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A program for parent (or caregiver) and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, action rhymes and puppets. Call 623-930-3537 for information.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A toddler-parent program for children 18 months to three years old, accompanied by an adult. Programs will include stories, fingerplays, and songs.

Storytime

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs.

Babytime

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 20-minute program for parents or caregivers and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed as an introduction to books, finger plays, action rhymes and puppets.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 20-minute toddler and parent or caregiver program for children 18 months to three years. Programs include stories, finger plays and songs.

Storytime

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 30-minute program including stories and a short movie geared to children aged three to six, though anyone is welcome to attend! Children under three must be accompanied by an adult.

Let's Talk English

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Practice your English by discussing topics common to everyday life in America. Call Roberta at 623-931-4276 for more information.

Let's Talk English

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Small Meeting Room

Practice your English by discussing topics common to everyday life in America. Call Roberta at 623-931-4276 for more information.

Let's Play Bingo!

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library

Variety of Bingo Games and Fun Prizes for all ages.

Writers Critique Group

When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Large Meeting Room. New & published authors gather for mutual support. Free & open to all. Call for more information 623-930-3573.

Read with Sophie, a Therapy Dog!

When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Children at all reading levels are invited to spend a delightfully relaxing occasion reading to Sophie, a certified therapy dog.

Storytime

When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs. No registration required.

Book Bingo Reading Program

When: Sunday, November 29, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Stop by the Youth Desk in October to participate in this monthâ€™s reading game! Read or listen to books and get prizes! For ages birth-14.

Itty Bitty Readers - For Babies!

When: Sunday, November 29, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Itty Bitty Readers is a reading incentive program for infants, ages birth through 2 1/2 years. It is an early literacy skills program and prizes can be won as the program is completed. Pick up a gameboard at your library and start reading with your baby today!

Middle School Homework Lab

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can drop in and take advantage of the library’s homework help resources and receive guidance from professional teachers.

AZ Family History Society

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

If you would like to learn how to research your family history, please join us at this monthly meeting. For more information please call Roni at 602-316-9062.

Babytime

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A program for parent (or caregiver) and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, action rhymes and puppets. Call 623-930-3537 for information.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A toddler-parent program for children 18 months to three years old, accompanied by an adult. Programs will include stories, fingerplays, and songs.

Storytime

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs.

Babytime

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 20-minute program for parents or caregivers and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed as an introduction to books, finger plays, action rhymes and puppets.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 20-minute toddler and parent or caregiver program for children 18 months to three years. Programs include stories, finger plays and songs.

Storytime

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 30-minute program including stories and a short movie geared to children aged three to six, though anyone is welcome to attend! Children under three must be accompanied by an adult.

Let's Talk English

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Practice your English by discussing topics common to everyday life in America. Call Roberta at 623-931-4276 for more information.

Let's Talk English

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Small Meeting Room

Practice your English by discussing topics common to everyday life in America. Call Roberta at 623-931-4276 for more information.

Let's Play Bingo!

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library

Variety of Bingo Games and Fun Prizes for all ages.

The Business Forum

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 5:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

HOLIDAY BREAK -- NO MEETING!

Wacky Wednesday: �Cuentos Bilingues!

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Vaya a la biblioteca y escuche cuentos bilingues/Come to the library and listen to bilingual stories. No necesitan registrarse/No registration required.

Growing Up: What's Happening? Puberty for Boys

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Boardroom

Boys, 9-14, and their parents/guardians are invited for an informational evening conducted by a representative from Planned Parenthood. No registration is necessary; for a description of program content, please call 602-263-4268.

Babytime

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A program for parent (or caregiver) and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, action rhymes and puppets. Call 623-930-3537 for information.

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A toddler-parent program for children 18 months to three years old, accompanied by an adult. Programs will include stories, fingerplays, and songs.

Storytime

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs.

Live at the Library: Campanillas del Sol Handbell

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

Ring in the holiday season with the Campanillas del Sol Handbell Choir. They will offer a variety of secular and non-secular music. Please call 623-930-3573 for more information.

Storytime

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs. No registration required.

Relaxation at your desk!

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Join us as Nancy Molever shows us how to relax at our desks using stretches, yoga and other techniques! Open to all.

Mini-Movers

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

A lively weekly aerobics/dance exercise program for 3-5 year-olds. No registration necessary; attendees should dress for an informal workout to music.

Mini-Movers

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 10:45 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

A lively weekly aerobics/dance exercise program for 3-5 year-olds. No registration necessary; attendees should dress for an informal workout to music.

RuneScape Club

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Youth Craft Room

Play RuneScape with other RuneScapers on library laptops! Boys and girls, ages 10-15, are invited to join other RuneScape devotees in one of four half-hour sessions. Registration is first-come, first-served starting fifteen minutes before the start of the first session. Sign up at the Youth Desk!

Walk-in Counseling with SCORE

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Small Meeting Room

Receive free business counseling from SCORE (Counselors for America’s Small Business). SCORE can advise on all areas of business, from start-up information to marketing and accounting concerns. No appointments are necessary. Call 602-745-7250 for more information.

Holiday Splendor: My Kids in Sign

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

Everyone is welcome to enjoy this special performance including sign language and song performed by young people from our community.

Glendale Poetry Society

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

For those who enjoy reading, writing, and listening to poetry. For more information, call Carol at 623-328-7673.

Holiday Splendor: My Kids in Sign

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

Everyone is welcome to enjoy this special performance including sign language and song presented by young people in our community.

Storytime

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs. No registration required.

Book Bingo Reading Program

When: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Stop by the Youth Desk in October to participate in this monthâ€™s reading game! Read or listen to books and get prizes! For ages birth-14.

Itty Bitty Readers - For Babies!

When: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Itty Bitty Readers is a reading incentive program for infants, ages birth through 2 1/2 years. It is an early literacy skills program and prizes can be won as the program is completed. Pick up a gameboard at your library and start reading with your baby today!

Middle School Homework Lab

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can drop in and take advantage of the library’s homework help resources and receive guidance from professional teachers.

Computer Class

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Boardroom

Learn how to set up an email account and use the Internet in the first class, make a resume in the second, and search for a job online in the third. With GCC instructor, Kate Sylvester. Registration required. Call (623) 930-3531 and press 5.

Computer Class

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at ER-2 Computer Lab

Learn how to set up an email account and use the Internet in the first class, make a resume in the second, and search for a job online in the third. With GCC instructor, Kate Sylvester. Registration required. Call (623) 930-3531 and press 5.

How to do Business with the City of Glendale

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

Have you ever considered doing business with the city of Glendale? It takes a wide variety of products and services to keep our city running. There are universal needs that any organization requires plus needs specific and unique to individual city departments. The city offers an educational workshop on how to do business with Glendale, in which purchasing staff will explain the city’s buying process as well as steps that have been used successfully by businesses to win contracts. The next workshop will be at the Glendale Public Library on Dec, 8 at 9:00 a.m., in the auditorium of the Main Public Library. For further information visit www.glendaleaz.com/Library or stop by the library.

Babytime

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A program for parent (or caregiver) and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, action rhymes and puppets. Call 623-930-3537 for information.

Mystery Book Club

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Small Meeting Room

Join us to discuss mysteries in certain topics. To be announced.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A toddler-parent program for children 18 months to three years old, accompanied by an adult. Programs will include stories, fingerplays, and songs.

Storytime

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs.

Babytime

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 20-minute program for parents or caregivers and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed as an introduction to books, finger plays, action rhymes and puppets.

Computer Class

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Boardroom

Learn how to set up an email account and use the Internet in the first class, make a resume in the second, and search for a job online in the third. With GCC instructor, Kate Sylvester. Registration required. Call (623) 930-3531 and press 5.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 20-minute toddler and parent or caregiver program for children 18 months to three years. Programs include stories, finger plays and songs.

Computer Class

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at ER-2 Computer Lab

Learn how to set up an email account and use the Internet in the first class, make a resume in the second, and search for a job online in the third. With GCC instructor, Kate Sylvester. Registration required. Call (623) 930-3531 and press 5.

Archaeology for Everyone

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

Free and open to everyone. For more information call Sandy Haddock at 480-481-0582.

Storytime

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 30-minute program including stories and a short movie geared to children aged three to six, though anyone is welcome to attend! Children under three must be accompanied by an adult.

Let's Talk English

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Practice your English by discussing topics common to everyday life in America. Call Roberta at 623-931-4276 for more information.

Let's Talk English

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Small Meeting Room

Practice your English by discussing topics common to everyday life in America. Call Roberta at 623-931-4276 for more information.

Yes, I Can! Preschool Craft for Ages 2-4

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Ten children are accepted for each of the three 20 minute sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. Simple assembling-type crafts are featured. Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

Let's Play Bingo!

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library

Variety of Bingo Games and Fun Prizes for all ages.

Made It Myself!

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Youth Craft Room

Ten children, ages 5 and up, are accepted for a 45-minute craft class on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

Audubon Society

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

To be announced

Wacky Wednesday

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Participate in something different every week - come and see what's going on! This program is open to all ages but is geared to ages 7-11. No registration required.

Committee on Aging

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

This resource networking group provides links to agencies and citizens. It is sponsored by Quality of Life Community Services. For more information, call Mary Ann at 623-341-4292.

Babytime

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A program for parent (or caregiver) and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, action rhymes and puppets. Call 623-930-3537 for information.

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A toddler-parent program for children 18 months to three years old, accompanied by an adult. Programs will include stories, fingerplays, and songs.

Storytime

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs.

Phenomena Series: Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

Representatives from the Tai Chi Chuan Academy will offer a lecture and demonstration of this graceful form of martial art. Please call 623-930-3573 for more information.

Storytime

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs. No registration required.

Mini-Movers

When: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

A lively weekly aerobics/dance exercise program for 3-5 year-olds. No registration necessary; attendees should dress for an informal workout to music.

Mini-Movers

When: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 10:45 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

A lively weekly aerobics/dance exercise program for 3-5 year-olds. No registration necessary; attendees should dress for an informal workout to music.

Real to Reel Book Discussion

When: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Join us on the second Friday of every month for this discussion of books made into movies. Read the book or see the movie, or do both! In January, we will discuss the children's title, The One Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith.

RuneScape Club

When: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Youth Craft Room

Play RuneScape with other RuneScapers on library laptops! Boys and girls, ages 10-15, are invited to join other RuneScape devotees in one of four half-hour sessions. Registration is first-come, first-served starting fifteen minutes before the start of the first session. Sign up at the Youth Desk!

Library Skills!

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 9:15 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library

Want to have fun while improving your library skills? Children in grades 2nd through 6th are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt designed to teach young library users how to find materials in our catalog and on the shelves. Registration is required; call 623-930-3537 or register online.

Writers' Critique Group

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Large Meeting Room. New & published authors gather for mutual support. Free & open to all. Call for more information 623-930-3573.

Storytime

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs. No registration required.

Book Bingo Reading Program

When: Sunday, December 13, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Stop by the Youth Desk in October to participate in this monthâ€™s reading game! Read or listen to books and get prizes! For ages birth-14.

Itty Bitty Readers - For Babies!

When: Sunday, December 13, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Itty Bitty Readers is a reading incentive program for infants, ages birth through 2 1/2 years. It is an early literacy skills program and prizes can be won as the program is completed. Pick up a gameboard at your library and start reading with your baby today!

Middle School Homework Lab

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can drop in and take advantage of the library’s homework help resources and receive guidance from professional teachers.

Should I Start My Own Business?

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

David Moss, business counselor with the Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center, presents a seminar perfect for those who are in the early stages of starting a business. This once-a-month seminar answers most of the basic questions a prospective business owner would have such as: developing a business plan, how to obtain financing, and types of business ownership. Call 480-784-0590 or go to www.maricopasbdc.com to register.

Babytime

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A program for parent (or caregiver) and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, action rhymes and puppets. Call 623-930-3537 for information.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A toddler-parent program for children 18 months to three years old, accompanied by an adult. Programs will include stories, fingerplays, and songs.

Storytime

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs.

Babytime

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 20-minute program for parents or caregivers and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed as an introduction to books, finger plays, action rhymes and puppets.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A 20-minute toddler and parent or caregiver program for children 18 months to three years. Programs include stories, finger plays and songs.

Computer Class

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at ER-2 Computer Lab

Learn how to set up an email account and use the Internet in the first class, make a resume in the second, and search for a job online in the third. With GCC instructor, Kate Sylvester. Registration required. Call (623) 930-3531 and press 5.

Kitabu Reading Loom

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

A Literary Tapestry of the African Diaspora. Dedicated to reading and reviewing literature by and/or about people of African descent. For information, please call 623-930-3566.

Dreidel, Dreidel Dreidel: Hanukkah Storytime and C

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Join us for this special storytime and quick craft celebrating Hanukkah! No registration required.

Writing Your Resume

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

Tips for writing your resume from Goodwill, the job hunting people.

Let's Play Bingo!

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library

Variety of Bingo Games and Fun Prizes for all ages.

Snowy Sticks

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Members of the Glendale Junior Women's Club will assist youngsters 3 and up in making a craft. Register by calling 623-930-3537.

Wacky Wednesday: Family Movie Night!

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Families are invited to bring snacks and enjoy G-force! In this hilarious animated feature, a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs work for a government agency. The team is asked to prevent a diabolical billionaire from taking over the world. Rated G, 88 minutes. No registration required. Movies are subject to change without notice.

Growing up: What's Happening? Puberty for Girls

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Boardroom

Girls 8-14 and their parents or guardians are invited to attend this program that discusses the emotional and physical changes that happen during puberty and how to cope with them. No registration is necessary; for a description of program content, please call 602-263-4268.

Glendale Coffeehouse

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Lobby Hallway

Join us the 3rd Wednesday evening of every month for 2 sets of area musicians. This month: Mike Krzyston - fingerstyle guitar and vocals; The Grasswhackers – bluegrass. Please call 623-930-3573 for more information.

Great Gifts

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Make cool handmade presents for friends and family in this craft program. For ages 12-18 only.

Babytime

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A program for parent (or caregiver) and baby, newborn to 18 months, designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, action rhymes and puppets. Call 623-930-3537 for information.

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

A toddler-parent program for children 18 months to three years old, accompanied by an adult. Programs will include stories, fingerplays, and songs.

Storytime

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs.

Afternoon Book Discussion

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

Join us for this book discussion on the third Thursday of every month. For January, we will read the novel White Ghost Girls by Alice Greenway.

Live at the Library: The Best of the Jam

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Auditorium

Eight musicians from the library’s monthly Acoustic Jam Session take the stage. Call 623-930-3573 for more information.

Once Upon a Midnight Clear

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Join us for this special storytime featuring Nativity stories. No registration required.

Mini-Movers

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

A lively weekly aerobics/dance exercise program for 3-5 year-olds. No registration necessary; attendees should dress for an informal workout to music.

Mini-Movers

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 10:45 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Large Meeting Room

A lively weekly aerobics/dance exercise program for 3-5 year-olds. No registration necessary; attendees should dress for an informal workout to music.

RuneScape Club

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Youth Craft Room

Play RuneScape with other RuneScapers on library laptops! Boys and girls, ages 10-15, are invited to join other RuneScape devotees in one of four half-hour sessions. Registration is first-come, first-served starting fifteen minutes before the start of the first session. Sign up at the Youth Desk!

Community Service Saturday

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glendale Public Library

Need community service hours for school or extra-curricular activities? Don't want to commit to a long term volunteer assignment? Then this is the activity for you! Teens ages 12-18 can earn 4 hours of community service credit while you help out around the library & assisting with a children's craft program. Registration is required.

Quick Crafts

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 12:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Drop in and make a fun project with the help of our teen volunteers. Crafts are geared for ages 3+. Participation is limited to the first 40 children.

Storytime

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Storytime is geared for children aged 3 - 6. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Programs include stories, a short movie, fingerplays, and songs. No registration required.

Book Bingo Reading Program

When: Sunday, December 20, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Stop by the Youth Desk in October to participate in this monthâ€™s reading game! Read or listen to books and get prizes! For ages birth-14.

Itty Bitty Readers - For Babies!

When: Sunday, December 20, 2009 - All Day
Where: Glendale Public Library

Itty Bitty Readers is a reading incentive program for infants, ages birth through 2 1/2 years. It is an early literacy skills program and prizes can be won as the program is completed. Pick up a gameboard at your library and start reading with your baby today!

Yu-Gi-Oh!

When: Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Where: Glendale Public Library at Main Storytime Room

Yu-Gi-Oh! is a one-on-one dueling game. Playing the game helps to
enhance math skills and encourages thinking strategies. Please bring
your own cards. Ages 8 to 12.