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.
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.
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 6 and will give them an opportunity to socialize and have fun all while learning new concepts. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a wonderful time together!
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 and your children 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 egg shaker activities. At the end of the program, there is time built in for socialization and free play with a variety of toys and books to choose from. This is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with you and your child in a fun and educational environment.
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.
Get ready to dig into the wonders of nature at STEAM Kids Club! Kids aged 6-12 will cultivate their green thumbs as they learn about gardening and plant their own mini gardens using recycled plastic bottles.
*Registration required. Space is limited to the first 20 children.
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.
Join us the final Wednesday of each month to meet fellow writers and hear thoughtful feedback on your work. All genres and writing styles welcome.
Please note: To attend this event, you must include an email address with your registration, so that event host can contact you with the Zoom login information.
Planned for children ages 0 to 3 years with a parent/caregiver. Join us in reading simple books, singing fun songs, & enjoying imaginative fingerplays! 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.
A story and song time for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their grownups! This early literacy program features a blend of stories and information, as well as music, on a new theme each week.
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.
Planned for children ages 0 to 3 years with a parent/caregiver. Join us in reading simple books, singing fun songs, & enjoying imaginative fingerplays! 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.
Teaching kids the math
behind earning, saving and spending money is one of the most important skills a
child can learn. Children between 5 - 11 are invited to gain some financial
knowledge and paint a piggy bank to take home and put to good use!
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.
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.
Calling
all tweens and teens 10-18 years old! Our Teen Activity Group is here to let
you share your ideas for the library, meet new friends, be the guinea pigs for
activities, and earn community service hours! We will meet on the 3rd Monday of
each month.
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.
For ages 10 - 18. Do you want to hear music from your phone without interrupting others around you? Make a DIY phone speaker that directs the sound of your phone to one direction and makes it sound clear. Learn how this speaker works and use it for yourself or give it to someone who can use it. As a bonus, make a Bristlebot to have around while you listen to music! Registration is required. All materials will be provided.
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 new people and destroy your
enemies! Choose from games like Uno, Cards
Against Humanity (the Family Edition), Codenamesand
more. This program is for teens, 12-18, only.
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.
The Phoenix College Pan Groove is thrilled to return to the Glendale Public Library to share the rich history and sounds of the steel pan. Created in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1930s, the steel pan sound is now known and celebrated worldwide as a cultural icon of the Caribbean. The ensemble will perform well known tunes featuring the steel pan as well as original compositions from some of the leading steel pan composers of today.
Bring the family and come enjoy the show!
This concert is funded by a City of Glendale Performing Arts Grant.
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
invite you to our West Valley Native American Flute Circle starting Thursday March
28th, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm here at our Heroes Library located at 6075
N 83rd Ave. Glendale Az 85303. This event is open free of charge to everyone
with an interest in learning how to play the Native American Flute. We welcome
folks of all levels, from those who have never touched a flute to more
accomplished players to join us in this friendly, relaxed environment here
at the library. For more information contact Tim Holloway 623-313-0421. We look
forward to seeing you.
Adults 16 and up, no registration required
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.
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