For the month of April, we will be celebrating Earth Day by reusing plastic fruit cups and turning them into flower planters. Using the supplies provided, create an animal theme planter. Once you’re done decorating, add soil and seeds into your animal planter. All materials will be provided. For ages 12-18.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
National Library Week runs from April 7-13th! Stop by any of our library locations and share your love for the library all month! Decorate a paper book symbol to show what the library means to you or why you enjoy spending your time here. Turn the symbol into a staff member and library staff will decorate an area of the library with everyone's love for the library.
We're interested in hearing about your experiences with the Glendale Public Library! Whether it's a memorable moment, a positive impact on your life, or a simple appreciation, share your stories with us throughout April.
Visit http://gplaz.org/tellyourstory to fill out the form, or grab a paper version at any Glendale Library location. You can also include pictures, videos, or audio recordings to enhance your submission.
As a token of our appreciation, participants will receive a small thank-you gift. Your stories contribute to showcasing the library's role in the community!
To celebrate Star Wars Day, teens can design a droid using templates, colored
pencils, and other material. Head over to the Teen Zone during the month of May
to design a droid! All materials will be provided. For ages 12-18.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants
may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online
publication.
We are celebrating Star Wars all month long at the Velma Teague
Library! When visiting the library in May, be sure to stop by the circulation
desk to pick up your very own paper bag Chewbacca craft kit. This craft is for children 12
years and younger; available while supplies last!
Summer is almost here! Do you have a place you would love to visit? Dream of seeing? Visit the Teen Space and show us where you would love to visit this summer, even if only through a book.
This Old-Time Music jam focuses on traditional instrumental music, including Appalachian fiddle tunes, Celtic and Canadian reels, jigs, hornpipes and other roots music. We encourage all acoustical instruments to share in these traditional tunes: Dulcimers, fiddles, banjos, guitars, harps, mandolins, Dobros, Irish whistles, etc. Players of all ages and ability are welcome to join in the time-honored tradition of gathering and playing music. First and third Saturday of every month. For more information or to download a free Old-Time Music tune book, visit: www.azoldtimejam.com.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
You will have a choice of two different styles of clay plant markers. Once you have created your markers Master Gardener Anne Stahley from the Glendale Water Conservation Department will discuss gardening in the Arizona climate and give hints from growing your seeds.
This is a STEAM program featuring botany and water conservation technology.
Advanced registration is required. Registration opens on March 16, 2024.
All events at
the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by
the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
This project is
supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a
division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of
Museum and Library Services.
Meet virtually with Arizona Songwriters Association members, Jon Iger and Randy Brown, to get constructive feedback on your song, finished or not, BEFORE you go into the studio! Perform it live or play a recording. Randy and Jon have had songs placed in many movies and TV shows. Randy is a songwriting coach, and Jon is President of the Arizona Songwriters Association. Please register with an email address so event host can contact you with login info for our virtual discussion via Zoom.
Join other adults and play BINGO on the third Sunday of every month at the Velma Teague Branch Library. The program will take place in our meeting room from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. There will be small prizes and books for the winners.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
Enjoy an afternoon of music featuring singer/songwriters Cowboy Wrecks, Laura Joy and Michael Greenleaf. Cowboy Wrecks’ original music ranges from Americana to folk to deeply spiritual. Laura Joy, with her percussive finger picking and buoyant voice, will perform her acoustic pop originals. Michael Greenleaf will share his heartfelt, at times humorous, but always deeply personal and intelligent pieces.
Bring the family and come enjoy the show!
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
Knight to F3! Wanna build your chess skills, meet other players, or just learn a little bit more? Join the weekly Foothills Chess Club! No registration required! Geared toward ages 8 and up. This week's chess club is being held at the youth tables.
Bring
your family and friends to this educational program with the Desert Tortoise
Adoption Coordinator from Arizona Game and Fish. Meet a live tortoise
and learn how you can welcome one to your yard. Please note that
only Arizona residents can adopt.
This
program will review the adoption process, general tortoise care, and will allow
time for Q&A.
2024
adoption applications are currently being accepted.
Become a part of our Big Band,
rehearsing and performing a variety of popular Big Band tunes at the Foothills
Library! Musicians who can sight read
charts are encouraged to sign-up, and everyone else is invited to attend rehearsals
as part of our audience.All players must bring their own music stands
and instruments. For more information or to sign-up, please email
bigbandgrandstand@gmail.com.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
Join
us once a month for a STEAM themed activity! We will explore tech gadgets like
cubelets and 3-D pens, compete in daring feats of engineering, and learn how to
solve real-world problems through invention, creativity, and experimentation.
Geared at ages 9-12.
Earth Day is celebrated every April 22nd to demonstrate support for protecting our environment. Help us celebrate our beautiful earth by creating a seed bomb out of clay, soil, and wildflower seeds! Beautify your surroundings and help our bees and butterflies thrive! Wear clothes you can get messy in.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Trees are our allies! Come and learn about the benefits of trees, and how to
plant, water, and prune a tree. Certified Arborist, Cathy Rymer, will share
everything you need to know about proper tree care and overview more than 30
trees to help you choose a suitable tree for the Arizona Desert.
Eager for adventure? Enjoy vanquishing foes? Hang out with us every fourth Monday at the Foothills Library Level Up! Teen Space for tabletop Dungeons and Dragons!
Historian
Jim Turner will discuss water use from Clovis culture hunter-gatherers to
prehistoric irrigation canals; modern Hopi and Tohono O’odham dry farming to
present-day American farmers; and major water use legislation over more than
three centuries, as Arizonans developed methods to survive our region’s harsh
climate.
This program is provided in partnership with Arizona Humanities.
This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
We continue our virtual Cozy Mystery Book Club. Every month the club reads a cozy mystery that is the first one in a series. You may attend this meeting virtually using Zoom, or you may come in person to the program. Contact Judy Coon to get the Zoom sign-in information. This month's selection is The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves. This is the first novel in the Vera Stanhope series.
Three very different women come together to complete an environmental survey. Three women who, in some way or another, know the meaning of betrayal. For team leader Rachael Lambert the project is the perfect opportunity to rebuild her confidence after a double-betrayal by her lover and boss, Peter Kemp. Botanist Anne Preece sees it as a chance to indulge in a little deception of her own. And then there is Grace Fulwell, a strange, uncommunicative young woman with plenty of her own secrets to hide. When Rachael arrives at the cottage, however, she is horrified to discover the body of her friend Bella Furness. Bella, it appears, has committed suicide. Only when the next death occurs does a fourth woman enter the picture--the unconventional Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope, who must piece together the truth from these women's tangled lives. This is the first Vera Stanhope mystery.
Bring your family to the library parking lot on April 8th at 7pm to explore the wonders of the night sky! A Phoenix Astronomical Society EAA presenter will give you a tour of your night sky including planets, planetary nebula, star clusters, and possibly a supernova remnant. This basic lesson in astronomy is for all ages, showing a live view of the night sky through a telescope.
This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Discover how
strikingly helpful it can be to write alongside other writers. All skill levels
and types of writing are welcome - a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation,
resume, song, poem, or even work. No one will see what you've written (unless you
ask them to) or give you unsolicited advice. After a silent hour of writing, participants
have time to connect with other writers, discuss writing projects and hurdles, and share recommendations. Please
bring along whatever you’ll need to write - earbuds, earplugs, laptop or tablet, notebook and pencil, etc.
Join Lauren for an early literacy program for parent/caregiver and baby, newborn to 18 months. This weekly program includes stories, rhymes, songs and movement with time to engage in guided play and visiting.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
Join us for a traditional storytime with stories, fingerplays, songs and more. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, but those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Stories are typically geared to ages 2½ to 5. No registration necessary. Call 623-930-3600 for more information.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
Toddlers and their grownups are invited to rhyme, read, and
sing with Miss Meghan! Each week this interactive program will feature stories
and puppets geared especially for children 18 months - 3 years, but all are welcome! No registration necessary.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
Grow, Play, Learn at
Glendale Public Library's new school readiness program. During this
eight-week program, children, 4-5 years old, will learn basic knowledge for
school through stories, songs, and games. Caregivers will learn tips to
support their children at home and prepare them to be successful at
school. This program is designed for caregivers and their children to
participate together. Visit http://bit.ly/GrowPlayLearn to get started!
Space is limited. Register online
at https://glendaleaz.evanced.info/signup/calendar or call
623-930-3600. Please register with the child's name.
This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives &
Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from
the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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