Thank you so much to Glendale Library, Arts and Culture Trust for supporting Summer Reading! To learn more about the Trust, please visit GLACT.org
READING CHALLENGE
Receive a prize just for registering!
PROGRAMS
Don’t miss these great summer events for children and families!
Zany Zoe Magic Show
Thursday, June 5, 2025 • 4:00 PM
Grandview Library
Enjoy a high energy magic show with effects for all ages. Be amazed and laugh at this fun and funny show. Ages 5 – 12 years.
Music Animated: Rhythms of the World
Saturday, June 7, 2025 • 10:30 AM
Brand Library
Dave Winstone will be playing and introducing instruments such as the guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, recorder, harmonica, and digeridoo. All ages.
The Beatbuds
Thursday, June 12, 2025 • 11:00 AM
Pacific Park Library
Saturday, August 16, 2025 • 4:00 PM
Bookmobile at Maple Park
Rock out with the Beatbuds as they play children's music with a contemporary sound that the whole family can enjoy! All ages.
SRC Balloon Animal Giveaway!
Monday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Montrose Library
Have you signed up for the Library's Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack yet? All registered children can visit Montrose Library and receive a free, celebratory balloon animal! All ages.
Cello with Chelsea: Music and Movement
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • 5:00 PM
Casa Verdugo Library
Move to the rhythm at this interactive performance of classical music with cellist Chelsea Wong. Ages 4 – 12 years.
Draw Along with Kyle Teirnan
Thursday, June 26, 2025 • 5:00 PM
Library Connection
Learn how to draw with Kyle Tiernan! You'll get to create three drawings in this interactive, draw-along show! Ages 5 - 12 years.
Musical Barnyard Extravaganza
Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 2:00 PM
Chevy Chase Library
Enjoy a fun and educational musical show about animals followed by the chance to meet and greet a duck, chicken, bunny, guinea pig, and a tortoise. All Ages.
Fun, Games, & Magic with John Abrams
Monday, June 30, 2025 • 4:00 PM
Montrose Library
It’s a magic show with a game show twist! Get ready for fun, astonishment, and a ton of audience participation. Ages 4 – 12 years.
Music for Early Learners: Rhythm Around the World
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • 11:00 AM
Library Connection
Move and groove along as guitarist, singer, and drummer Iwalani shares music that highlights multiculturalism and connection. Iwalani brings the joy of music, movement, and culture with an engaging program designed for young children and families! Ages Birth - 7 Years.
Traveling Jamboree presented by Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Saturday, July 19, 2025 • 11:00 AM
Central Library
A musical jamboree is headed your way! This is a marionette musical medley unlike any other. From skating bears to dancing cacti, these sparkling puppets are sure to bring joy to your day! All ages.
The Three Little Pigs presented by Noteworthy Puppets
Monday, July 21, 2025 • 4:00 PM
Montrose Library
The timeless lesson that hard work and dedication pay off comes to life with handmade puppets and original songs. Ages 3 years and up.
The Wacko Show
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • 6:00 PM
Pacific Park Library
Have fun with sidesplitting comedy and amazing magic from The Wacko Show. Ages 5 –12 years.
Bubblemania
Saturday, July 26, 2025 • 2:00 PM
Chevy Chase Library
Learn about the science and fun behind all types of bubbles from a trained Bubblologist. All Ages.
The Dinosaur Who Cried, “Asteriod!” Puppet Show
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • 5:30 PM
Casa Verdugo Library
Rory the Dinosaur races to save his friends from the mysterious object falling out of the sky in this dino-filled puppet show. Presented by Hey Hey Entertainment. For ages 3 – 10 years.
Story Circle with Mobility Service Dogs
Thursday, July 31, 2025 • 4:00 PM
Central Library
Join a Service Dog Team for a story presentation focused on the importance of equality for all. The story will be followed by an art activity. For ages 7 – 12 years.
Storybook Science with STEAM Superheroes
Catapults • Saturday, August 9, 2025 • 3:00 PM
Montrose Library
Towers • Saturday, August 16, 2025 • 3:00 PM
Chevy Chase Library
Join volunteers from STEAM Superheroes for this fun hands-on activity program. Ages 5 – 12 years.
Shawn McMaster
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • 2:00 PM
Central Library
Join us for a fun and funny good time as magician Shawn McMaster performs spellbinding tricks and talks about the importance of reading. He will even teach you some simple magic tricks that you can perform for your friends! Ages 6 years and up.
MORE EVENTS
We also have storytimes, STEAM programming, crafts and more for kids ages 0-12!
To see all of our Children’s Events visit our Events Calendar
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK
Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • 1:00 PM
Online talk, click on image to register
Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 3rd - 6th Grade.
Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • 1:00 PM
Online talk, click on image to register
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you. Pre K - 2nd Grade
Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • 1:00 PM
Online talk, click on image to register
You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. 5th-8th Grade
