Baby Storytime
Enjoy songs, fingerplays and short stories for your littlest ones. Geared for pre-walkers 0-18 months. Followed by play time, with age appropriate toys for babies 0-18 months.
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Clark Park Farmers' Market
Clark Park Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Tempe, AZ.
Asu Tempe Farmers' Market
Asu Tempe Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Tempe, AZ.
Main Event Tempe: Food and Fun Combo
Dining and entertainment bundle — combine a meal with gameplay activities at a discounted combo price.
Snakes & Lattes Tempe
Board game cafe with 1000+ games, craft drinks, and food near ASU campus.
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Interactive aquarium inside Arizona Mills Mall featuring a 360-degree ocean tunnel, touch tanks, and marine exhibits.
Inferno Escape Room
Escape room LIT by Inferno Escape Room in Phoenix on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.
Tempe Center for the Arts
Lakeside performing arts center with theater, dance, gallery, and concerts.
Main Event Tempe
Entertainment center with bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and gravity ropes.
Tempe Town Lake Boat Rentals
Kayak, SUP, pedal boat, and electric boat rentals on Tempe Town Lake.
Mountainside Fitness (Tempe)
Premium Arizona gym chain with pool, group fitness, childcare, and café. Lakeside location.
Express Yourself!
We will provide materials to craft your own personalized pronoun pins, create zines to share personal experiences and stories, and explore books by and about trans authors and characters. We will also collaborate on an art piece that honors visibility, acceptance, and individuality.
Escapology
Escape room Narco by Escapology Tempe in Phoenix on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-6 players.
Dynamic Escape Rooms
Escape room The Time Machine: Deja Vu by Dynamic Escape Rooms in Phoenix on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.
Teen Thursdays: Sticker Making
This week teens will learn how to make stickers using the Silhouette Cameo Pro. Teens can also design their own stickers and print them out on sticker paper to share with friends!
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Interactive aquarium inside Arizona Mills Mall featuring a 360-degree ocean tunnel, touch tanks, and marine exhibits.
Main Event Tempe: Sunday S.I.P. Nights
Adult evening special on Sundays — enjoy cocktails, food, and entertainment with special Sunday pricing.
Lego Lab: Engineering & Coding with Lego (Ages 6-11)
LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential, part of the LEGO® Learning System, is the cross-curricular STEAM solution for elementary education. SPIKE Essential engages students in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while contributing to literacy, math, and social-emotional development....
Crochet Corner
Join us in this hands-on crochet club, perfect for beginners and those looking to connect with other yarn enthusiasts! You’ll learn everything from the chain stitch to more advanced skills like granny squares and amigurumi. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring any ongoing...
Mountainside Fitness (Tempe)
Premium Arizona gym chain with pool, group fitness, childcare, and café. Lakeside location.
Baby Bonding
This interactive session offers age-appropriate toys that promote sensory development, motor skills, and emotional bonding. Play is crucial for early development, helping babies learn about their world while strengthening caregiver relationships. This program also provides an opportunity to connect.
Paws 2 Read
Come meet Finn and Roxy. They are registered therapy dogs who love reading with children of all abilities. You can find them in the library’s Learning Lab. They are ready to read when you are. First come, first served, 10-minute time slots. Sign- up begins at 3:15 p.m. Parents must be...
Sunday Funday : Board Game Bonanza
Celebrate National Board Game Day! Grab your grown-up and join us for board game fun!
Main Event Tempe: The Fun Day Deal is Here!
PROMOTIONAL. Limited time only. Offer valid from 2/23/26-5/10/26 only. Offer includes an All You Can Play Activities Pass (with wristband), one (1) entree and a $10 Game Card. Play must occur on day of purchase. Activities may vary by center. Activity time limited to space availability. AYCP activit
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime Join us for fun preschool storytimes which will help prepare your child for Kindergarten. Preschool storytimes include books, songs, fingerplays and storyboards to encourage early learning. Activities are developmentally appropriate for children ages 3-5 years. Registration is...
Teen Thursdays: Laser-Cut Bookmarks
This week teens will learn how to design bookmarks which we will then cut using the laser cutting technology of the Glowforge.
Main Event Tempe: All You Can Play Activities
Unlimited gameplay package — enjoy bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, and arcade games with one price for unlimited play.
Main Event Tempe: Happy Hours!
It's cheers o'clock! Raise a glass to drink specials and snacks to match. Afternoon Happy Hour is available Monday-Friday during designated timeframes. Late Night Happy Hour is available Sunday-Thursday during designated timeframes. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Volunteers provide customer service to families and lead fun, meaningful activities with children, teens, and library staff. Volunteer and develop professional skills to prepare you for life outside of high school. Registration is not required. Contact Library Specialist, Victoria, for more...
Summer Storyime
Join all of the Tempe Public Library Children's Librarians for a special summer storytime!
Totally Tempe Tuesdays: K-Pop Dance Workshop
Join us for a fun K-pop dance workshop! The workshop begins with a 5-minute warm-up, followed by learning choreography step by step, and dancing together to the music. An optional filming will be offered at the end. The videos will be sent to the librarian to share with participants. This workshop..
Mystery Club
Are you an avid mystery reader? If so, you are invited to meet with other fans to discuss favorite mystery books or authors. Volunteers rotate in leading the discussion. First Saturday of the month in the Ironwood Classroom unless otherwise noted*, 10:30 a.m.-noon. 7/11* - The God of the Woods by...
Teen Thursdays: Woodburned Medallions
This week teens will learn how to create art with woodburning tools, turning a piece of wood into a unique piece of art.
Teen Art Gallery
Unleash your creativity and experiment with new artistic techniques and craft materials as you design your own unique art piece. Once your masterpiece is complete, showcase it on our Teen Art Gallery wall and let your work inspire others.
Toddler Storytime
Get a jump start on reading at this early literacy storytime geared just for toddlers. The librarian leads the group in a variety of action-oriented books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes. These activities provide a fun environment for toddlers to exercise important motor skills and practice using...
Sunday Funday
Calling all kids! Grab your grown-up and join us for a fun family activity! Activities include Lego building, board games, and special presentations from the Tempe Park Rangers.
Pokemon Hour
Come to the Tempe Public Library on Mondays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to play Pokemon the Trading Card Game with other kids your age! Pokemon TCG requires basic math, reading and turn-taking skills to enjoy. Kids are encouraged to bring their own Pokemon decks to play with, but the Library also...
Pet Storytime
Join us for a paws-itively special pet storytime celebrating National Pet Day! Enjoy pet-tastic stories and songs, followed by a fun pet-inspired craft. Please leave real pets at home, but stuffed animal friends are always welcome!
East Valley Children's Theatre Performance: Express Sketch
From SNL to Tik Tok, sketch comedy is everywhere! Gather around for laughs, giggle and maybe even a chuckle as the East Valley Children's Theatre proudly presents Express Sketch.
Getting Started with Family History Research: For Beginners
Have you thought about tracing your family’s history but don’t know where to begin? Duane Roen will share some readily-available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots. This workshop is designed for those who have little or no experience in...
Getting Started with Family History Research
Have you thought about tracing your family’s history but don’t know where to begin? Duane Roen will share some readily-available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots. This workshop is designed for those who have little or no experience in...
Raising a Reader
Please join us for a free literacy program to build, practice, and grow reading routines at home! This 8-week program includes free children's books, crafts, music & movement, and healthy snacks in a playgroup learning environment. ** Registration required** Participants much attend the full...
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