Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Green Valley. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of exo- and endothermic reactions by witnessing an exothermic reaction and creating their own endothermic experiment!
Jake Leyba Quintet will be performing out at the park! Bring your chairs, blankets, and coolers for a relaxing and family-friendly experience! Make sure to stop by the Sunset Library patio for fun kids' craft activities. This Jake Leyba Quintet features musicians based in the Phoenix metropolitan...
"From Taos to Tucson: From Darkness into Light, the Art of the American West" This talk will share interesting and beautiful art from the Taos artist community, the Tucson Seven, and finally the contemporary painters from the Tucson Barrio. Actual paintings will be displayed on easels, discussed...
Children 8-12 years old are invited to join us once a month to create Fantastic Art! We will look at different mediums and techniques of art at each meeting. This month's project is optical illusion.
After School Art Club for Middle School students! Too old for Story Time? Too young for Teen Scene? Enjoy expressing your creativity? Come hang out with some chill vibes and work on your art techniques after school. Members will have the opportunity to participate in a semi-annual art show at...
Join us for science fun as the Tucson Children's Museum presents Dino Discovery! Get ready to dive into the prehistoric era as we learn all about the majestic creatures that used to roam the land, and what they ate! ¡Descubrimiento de Dinosaurios! ¡Ven para una tarde de disfrutar en la científica...
Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month with an exploration of how art and math come together to create beautiful mosaic designs, common amongst many arabic cultures. Explore patterns, shapes, and stories through this hands-on, creative experience!
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Kit pick-up begins Wednesday, April 1. To register, please email tplprograms@tempe.gov and include your first and last name, and contact information. *You must be over 18 to participate.* Starting April 1, you may also register in person at the Answers Desk. Once we've confirmed your registration,..
Design your very own elephant, complete with mosaic tissue paper pieces in the Art Studio this week!
Kit pick-up begins Wednesday, April 1. To register, please email tplprograms@tempe.gov and include your first and last name, and contact information. *You must be over 18 to participate.* Starting April 1, you may also register in person at the Answers Desk. Once we've confirmed your registration,..
What will we find if we dig down? Learn about the amazing layers of history under our feet. Volcanos, dinos, mammoths, sophisticated civilizations - it all happened here and the story is recorded underground! Come join us to find out more!
Read to a Dog gives kids the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as they read it. For many children, this allows them a rare chance to experience stress free reading. Being able to relax and have fun reading increases motivation to read, which is an...
Babies love stories and songs! The stories we read at Babytime are short and engaging, and the babies enjoy moving with the music. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Babytime storytime is approximately 30 minutes or less; it's designed for babies up to 18 months of.
Join the Arizona Opera Book Club as we dive into the literary works, historical figures, and big ideas that inspire the operas of our Main Stage season. Whether we're reading a classic novel, a modern retelling, or a biography, each selection offers new insight into the drama you’ll see on stage. St
Experience Garden: After Dark, where the desert shines brighter, the trails glow with color and Desert Pulse creates a perfect nighttime escape.
Join us for a Storytime full of stories, rhymes, and other fun early literacy activities! Preschool storytime is for ages 3-5 years old.<br /><br />Space is limited, registration is required and will open 24 hours in advance! Please register all children attending the program. <br /><br />*Check in.
Join us every Wednesday for Crafts & Laughs, designed especially for folks 9+. Every week we'll have a new craft or game, and lots of time to hang out and have fun. Younger folks welcome with active adults to help out!
A free bilingual early reading program for young ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions, April 7 to May 14, 2026. Our program includes: in-person learning classes, at-home activities, skill building, and fun! Registration is required. Families...
Celebrate Earth Day with a creative, hands-on activity at the library! Participants will paint a reusable tote bag to take home and use, choosing between freehand designs or easy-to-use stencils. All supplies are provided, but in limited quantities. Registration is required . This is not drop-in,...
<p>Get Lit Book Club, a Happy Hour book club! Not for the faint of heart. Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day! Books will include non-fiction, classics, contemporary fiction, and memoirs to list a few. Everyone is.
<p>Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels. This month, to celebrate Earth Day, we will be making art out of found...
Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers. Unless posted,...
Find new and interesting titles to add to your TBR list! Explore a variety of genres, tropes, and authors, and help us determine what is a must have for your bookshelf and what needs to be DNFed immediately!<br /><br />This month:<br />Enter a world full of magic, whimsy, and... frogs? We're...
Join artist and designer Angela Soliz for a workshop in modern acrylic painting featuring a Tropical Leaf Motif. In this workshop you'll learn about acrylic painting, brush techniques, composition, design principles, the rules of courageous creativity and color theory. Ages 14 and up only...
Join the Saguaro Book Club! We will meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome to read the book and join the conversation. Our book this month for April will be The Wedding People by Alison Espach. Books for entire year are below: January Book: Listen for the Lie by Amy...
Fun and engaging activities for toddlers aged 2-5 years.
BECAUSE OF THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW EVENTS SYSTEM, REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL APRIL 8.<br />Do you like to talk with friends about books you are reading? Then join us for a book discussion. The theme this month is a book with a color in the title. So bring in whatever book...
Join us for Baby Storytime in the Montrose Library Meeting Room. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Library parking is available onsite. Parking entrance is behind the Fire Station..
Join guest presenter Dolores Haro to paint on newspaper using a variety of mediums, designs, templates, and tools. Space is limited—call to reserve your spot.
Join Acacia's Front Porch Book Club! Meets every third Wednesday of the month to discuss a member-chosen book. This month we will discuss North Woods by Daniel Mason. Everyone is welcome to read the book and join the conversation. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public.
Join us each month as we work on our letter knowledge by singing, writing, and crafting. This month P is for Pig!<br />For ages 3-5. <br />Registration required.
If you have an interest in yarn crafts (embroidery, crochet, weaving, or knitting), please join us. All are welcome: young or old, beginners or experts. This is weekly meeting to share ideas and learn some new skills. Bring your own supplies.
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
<p>Bring your needlework project to work on while talking the evening away. Don't have a current project you are working on? We will provide limited supplies for: crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and other needlework.</p><p>This is not an instructional class to learn needlework.</p><p>This...
<p>You and your little ones are invited to join us in a fun and interactive storytime specifically designed with babies and toddlers in mind! Enjoy a variety of activities including singing, reading and lap-sit rhymes, as well as scarf and shaker activities. This is a great opportunity to spend...
Join the SMCL Book Club! Meets every second Tuesday of the month to discuss a member-chosen book. This month's selection is How to Read a Book: A Novel by Monica Wood. Everyone is welcome to read the book and join the conversation. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix...
Join us for a mid-week hang out and get creative at the library! We'll have a new craft or game each week, and an art cart for your own projects. Come and go as you please, any time between 3:30 and 5:00. A small snack will be provided.
Do you like to knit, crochet, or craft? Come in, sit a spell, and work on your latest project while enjoying the company of other crafters.
Join us for a joyful all-ages storytime full of songs, stories, dances, and rhymes! Come dressed in your coolest PJs as we dance the day's wiggles out and spend quality time together !
A place just for teens at the downtown library! On Tuesdays at The Spot, enjoy board games, art supplies, access to computers, crocheting, movies or gaming, an occasional craft or snack, or just come by to hang out or do homework.
<p>This community-oriented book club gathers once a month to read and discuss Adult and Teen speculative fiction—science fiction, fantasy, fabulism, and a splash of horror and romance—told from fresh perspectives. This month’s selection is <em>The Space Between Worlds</em> by Micaiah Johnson.</p>
Babytime is for babies from birth to 23 months (accompanied by a favorite adult) to have fun sharing books, songs, finger plays, and more. Parents will also learn tips to build a foundation for reading and a playtime will follow the program. No registration is required to attend Babytime.
Create textured mixed media artwork inspired by the shore. Use sand, paint, glue, and starfish to layer materials and design a one-of-a-kind piece that captures coastal vibes.<br />Ages 11-18 only.<br /><br />- If you need to cancel, please provide at least 24 hours notice so another person...
Join us in the Desert Willow Program Room on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, beginning at 6:30 p.m., for the Friends of Dorothy Book Club. We will be reading and discussing LGBTQIA+ books of all types and genres. Books are available with your Tempe library card and there will be limited copies...
Always wanted to learn how to sew? Or do you know how to sew, but it has been ages since you’ve used a sewing machine? Join us at Cholla Library’s Mach2 Intro to Sewing! We will cover everything from how to use a sewing machine, its parts, sewing basics and terminology, to completing a simple...
<p>Create custom kitchen décor with foam stamps and fabric paint! Learn stamping techniques to design beautiful patterns on plain tea towels. All supplies included—take home your unique, functional artwork.</p><p><strong>Registration is required. This program is for ages 18 and...
Join this workshop to customize your own wooden birdhouse. Show case your own unique art techniques. All materials provided.