This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby & Toddler Time Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Main Library Storytime Room at Main Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Children 0-2 Planned for children ages 0 to 3 years with a parent/caregiver. Join us in reading simple books, singing fun songs, & enjoying imaginative fingerplays! Call 623-930-3600 for more information. View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Preschool Storytime Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Children 3-5 Join Ms. Brenda for an interactive storytime featuring fun stories, music, songs, and lots of movement! This program is geared for children ages 3 to 5 and their grownups! View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby & Toddler Time Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am Main Library Storytime Room at Main Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Children 0-2 Planned for children ages 0 to 3 years with a parent/caregiver. Join us in reading simple books, singing fun songs, & enjoying imaginative fingerplays! Call 623-930-3600 for more information. View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Crafty Kids: Paper plate snow globe Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Storytime Room at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Children 3-5, Children 6-8, Tweens 9-11 Get ready for a flurry of frosty fun! Toss in a dash of enchantment and a carrot nose, and presto! You've crafted a snowman snow globe wonderland! View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Astronomy Night: the Moon Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Discussions and Lectures Age Group: Adults 18+ Ever wondered how the Moon formed or why we only see one side of it? The West Valley Astronomy Club brings the cosmos to life with an engaging presentation featuring NASA simulations and lunar facts. View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Cézanne Still Life Collages Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Velma Teague Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Children 3-5, Children 6-8, Tweens 9-11 This event will be held at the Glendale Community Center at 5401 W. Ocotillo Rd. The Velma Teague Library will be closed to address Murphy Park walkway improvements. We apologize for the inconvenience. Registration is open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Patchwork Sweaters for Teens Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Teens 12-18 Learn how to make your own custom patches to give a sweater or hoodie a unique touch in this fun, hands-on program for teens ages 12-18, no sewing machine needed! Registration is open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Family Storytime Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Foothills Library Storytime Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Families Join Miss Holly for a family story time session, open to kids of all ages! Engage in interactive activities such as stories, songs, and props. Explore the joys of reading while having fun with the family! View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Fresh & Fantastical Fiction Book Club: Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Foothills Library Hummingbird Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Discussions and Lectures Age Group: Adults 18+ 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. View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Live @ the Library: Retrospect - A Jazz and Retro Pop Ensemble Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults 18+, Adults and Families Retrospect brings together five of the Valley’s finest and most seasoned musicians in a fresh, heartfelt project that blends the sophistication of jazz with the timeless melodies many of us grew up loving. View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Baby & Toddler Storytime Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Heroes Library Yucca Room at Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Children 0-2 Designed especially for babies and toddlers up to age 3, this cozy storytime invites little ones and their grown-ups to enjoy gentle songs, playful fingerplays, and engaging stories together. View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiver Institute Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults and Families A Free Program for Caregivers of Children Ages 0–5 View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Family Storytime Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Heroes Library Yucca Room at Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Families, Children 3-5 Laugh, sing, wiggle, and wonder—Family Storytime is the perfect way for little ones ages 3 to 5 and their families to start the day! View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Bluegrass Jam Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ Bring your acoustic instrument and play bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, and more round-robin style! All levels of players welcome. Audience and singers also are encouraged to attend. On the first and third Friday of each month. View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Paws to Read with Bobby Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm Foothills Library Storytime Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Children 6-8 Reserve a spot to read with a therapy dog friend! Bobby is a cute little Pekingese that has been called a Golden Retriever in a Pekingese costume! Full View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Paws to Read with Bobby Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm Foothills Library Storytime Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Children 6-8 Reserve a spot to read with a therapy dog friend! Bobby is a cute little Pekingese that has been called a Golden Retriever in a Pekingese costume! Full View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Paws to Read with Bobby Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm Foothills Library Storytime Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Children 6-8 Reserve a spot to read with a therapy dog friend! Bobby is a cute little Pekingese that has been called a Golden Retriever in a Pekingese costume! Full View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Tween STEAM: Multiplication Bingo Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Tweens 9-11 Put your math skills to the test with a round of Multiplication Bingo! Join us for a fun mix of numbers, strategy, and friendly competition while brushing up on your math facts. Registration is open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Paws to Read with Bobby Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm Foothills Library Storytime Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Reading and Early Literacy Age Group: Children 6-8 Reserve a spot to read with a therapy dog friend! Bobby is a cute little Pekingese that has been called a Golden Retriever in a Pekingese costume! Full View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Live @ the Library: Dan McCorison with Guest Violinist Pauline de Vet. Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults 18+, Adults and Families Acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan McCorison is joined by guest violinist Pauline de Vet, whose expressive, classically trained style adds depth, warmth and elegance to his original songs. View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Introduction to Birding with Sonoran Audubon Society Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am Foothills Library Hummingbird Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+, Adults and Families First participate in a workshop where you'll learn about birds, birding, and birding resources. Then take a walk outdoors and put your new knowledge to work as we tour around the library and through the park along Skunk Creek. View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Book Bingo Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Velma Teague Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ This event will be held at the Glendale Community Center at 5401 W. Ocotillo Rd. The Velma Teague Library will be closed to address Murphy Park walkway improvements. We apologize for the inconvenience. View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Deborah J. Ledford Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Main Library Creative Space at Main Library Program Type: Consultations Age Group: Adults 18+ Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Deborah J. Ledford for writing advice or manuscript review. Full View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Old-Time Music Jam Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ This Old-Time Music jam focuses on traditional instrumental music, including Appalachian fiddle tunes, Celtic and Canadian reels, jigs, hornpipes and other roots music. View Details