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That’s an OceLOT of Data: Wildlife Camera Findings from the Atascosa Complex in the US-Mexico Borderlands Grow your knowledge with BTA at Branching Out, our in-person lecture series! Each month brings a new topic about plants, wildlife, or nature. The Atascosa Complex (ATC) in southern Arizona is a.
Visit the Library for a a special story time with one of your favorite stuffed animal friends. Once the story time is finished, leave your stuffed animals behind at the Library to enjoy a fun sleepover! Pick-up your stuffed animal the next day and see what they discovered in the Library. Cant...
Read to a Dog is designed to allow 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; they're able to relax and having fun while reading! All of these...
The Boyce Thompson Arboretum Photography Club is a welcoming community of photographers of all skill levels who are inspired by the natural beauty of Arizona’s high desert. The club meets every third Saturday to explore seasonal changes, share techniques, and participate in hands-on workshops. Best.
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...
This storytime is designed specifically for children ages 18 to 36 months and their caregiver. Come ready to sing, move, listen and play along with your toddler in this age-appropriate program focused on their unique developmental stage!<br /><br />Space is limited, registration is required! Please.
<p>Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center. Young learners will engage early literacy skills while exploring magical worlds, problem solving, and...
Experience Garden: After Dark, where the desert shines brighter, the trails glow with color and Desert Pulse creates a perfect nighttime escape.
Design your very own elephant, complete with mosaic tissue paper pieces in the Art Studio this week!
Share some beauty and joy with your community by painting kindness rocks to place around town. Our special guest Rock Painting Momma (TikTok @rockpaintingmomma) will be teaching us a few painting tips and stories she has as a Kindness Rock expert! Rocks and paint will be provided - you supply the...
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,..
For teens and tweens! Loop, stitch, and hook your way into creativity with our Crochet Club! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picking up the yarn, join us for a world of colorful threads, cozy projects, and endless inspiration. Bring your projects or learn something new. All experience levels..
The circus arrives without warning. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition between Celia and Marco is underway and only one can be left standing. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into..
This month crafters will use elaborate stencils to create custom tote bags. Space and supplies are limited for this program, so please register each participant individually. Please arrive on time, as spaces may be given to others if you are more than 10 minutes late.
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...
<p>Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Sensory Storytime will feature dim lighting, quieter...
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...
<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.
BECAUSE OF THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW EVENTS SYSTEM, REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL APRIL 8.<br />Join us each month to create a simple craft that you can take home and enjoy. This month we will make a DIY windchime.<br />Have Fun and Be Creative!
Firefighters are some of our favorite community heroes! We're excited to have special guests from the Glendale Fire Department read stories, answer questions, and teach us what to do in case of an emergency. Stay after storytime for a craft and firetruck show and tell. Space is limited, please pick.
Who’s it for? Children birth to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will share simple yoga poses, book, stories, songs, and rhymes in a fun, interactive program. What will we learn? Learn how yoga and movement can help you and your child practice...
Welcome to the Sahuarita Book Club! This is a monthly book club, with a lively discussion, for adults! We meet in person on the second Tuesday (usually) of the month, from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is not required. Here is the list of titles we will read in 2026 (selection and sequencing subject to..
<br><br><br />We welcome toddlers 14 to 36 months to this program.<br /><br><br />Bring your toddler to the Southeast Regional Library for toddler playdate! A variety of toys and music will be provided, and socializing is encouraged. Unlike a storytime, this program is designed for toddlers to...
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Gather round for a fun and interactive storytime, filled with stories, fingerplays, and songs! This program is geared towards children between the ages of 3 and 5 and will give them an opportunity to socialize and have fun all while learning new concepts and exploring child-friendly arts and crafts!
Join us at the Queen Creek Library as we get a visit from a Local Community Helper for a very special storytime! This storytime will be full of stories, rhymes, and other fun early literacy activities ! This program is designed for ages 2-5 years old.<br /><br />This Month's Special Guest: The...
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...
<p>This month crafters will use elaborate stencils to create custom book bags. </p><p><em>Space and supplies are limited for this program, so please register each participant individually. Please arrive on time, as spaces may be given to others if you are more than 10 minutes late.</em></p>
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. Tickets...
Join us for an open studio where you can knit, crochet or start your own fiber arts journey one project at a time.
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children. Playtime takes place before this storytime session, around 11:00-11:25am. This program is for parents and caregivers with young (0-5) children; older siblings are welcome..
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...
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.
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...
<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...
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...
Join this workshop to customize your own wooden birdhouse. Show case your own unique art techniques. All materials provided.
Fun and engaging activities for toddlers aged 2-5 years.
Drop-In. Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive activities! This 45 minute, parent-child engagement program incorporates the five early literacy practices: Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build school readiness skills. It also includes a craft activity. Remember, you are..
<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...
Complete a new project every week! Guided instruction on Zoom using acrylic paints and various techniques. Register online and reach out to the library to receive your free supply kit and link. 18+
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 !
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.
Spring is in full bloom, and the birds are ready to play! Little crafters are invited to create a one-of-a-kind bird feeder made from popsicle sticks perfect for helping our feathered friends enjoy a tasty treat.<br /><br />Registration is highly recommended.<br /><br />
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...
Fun Van is a parenting education program supported by First Things First in the Pinal Region. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 attend our free, 1.5 hours classes together in 8 consecutive week cycles at a variety of locations across Pinal County. At each class, children enjoy art...
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,..