This event is in the "Foothills Library" group This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group This event is in the "Main Library" group This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group This event is in the "Virtual Library" group This event is in the "All Library Locations" group Christmas Day All Day Foothills Library, Heroes Regional Park Library, Main Library, Velma Teague Library, Virtual Library, All Library Locations All Glendale Library Locations will be closed Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Closing
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Jam-Boree Acoustic Jam Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ Bring your acoustic instrument to play along, or join the audience at this round-robin all-acoustic jam session. All are welcome! Second and fourth Saturday of every month View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Socrates Cafe Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Discussions and Lectures Age Group: Adults 18+ Gather in person with people from different backgrounds and beliefs to exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences. This group will be facilitated by Renee Kirschner. View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Sahuaro Ranch Acoustic Jam Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop, Performance Age Group: Adults 18+, Adults and Families The Sahuaro Ranch Acoustic Jam meets the second and fourth Sunday afternoons. Bring your acoustic instrument and play round-robin style in this self-led program. Audience welcome. No registration required. View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group "Shut Up and Write!" Northwest Valley Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Foothills Library Hummingbird Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Discussions and Lectures Age Group: Adults 18+ 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. View Details
This event is in the "Virtual Library" group Virtual Writers Group Workshop Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Virtual Library Program Type: Discussions and Lectures Age Group: Adults 18+ Meet fellow writers and hear thoughtful feedback on your work. All genres and writing styles welcome. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group This event is in the "Main Library" group This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group This event is in the "Virtual Library" group This event is in the "All Library Locations" group New Year's Day All Day Foothills Library, Heroes Regional Park Library, Main Library, Velma Teague Library, Virtual Library, All Library Locations All Glendale Library locations will be closed Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. Closing
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Design a Dragon! (1/2-1/31) All Day Velma Teague Library Program Type: Passive Age Group: Teens 12-18 Show off your artistic skills by designing your own unique dragon. Make it fierce, funny, cute, or totally chaotic, it’s up to you! Library staff will choose their favorite design, and the winning participant will receive a prize pack! View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group New Year's Scavenger Hunt (1/2-1/31) All Day Velma Teague Library Program Type: Passive Age Group: Families, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group New Year, New Skill (1/2-1/31) All Day Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Passive Age Group: Families, Children 0-2, Children 3-5, Children 6-8, Tweens 9-11 What new skill will you master this year? Add your goal to our New Year, New Skill wall in the youth area and share the hobby or talent you’re excited to try. View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Tech Help @ VTL All Day Velma Teague Library Program Type: Consultations Age Group: Adults 18+ This event will be held at Main Library. 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 "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Teen Book in a Jar (1/2-1/31) All Day Heroes Library Teen Space at Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Passive Age Group: Teens 12-18 Guess the book, win a prize! Teens, take a look at the jar in the Teen Space and see if you can guess which novel the pages came from. Submit your best guess before the end of the month for a chance to win a prize. View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Bluegrass Jam Friday, January 2, 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 "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Tween STEAM: Drawstring Pouch Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Heroes Library Yucca Room at Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Tweens 9-11 Get crafty at the Tween STEAM Club, where tweens ages 9–11 will learn how to design and assemble their own no-sew drawstring bag. Using simple techniques and materials, participants will create a one-of-a-kind accessory to take home. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Old-Time Music Jam Saturday, January 3, 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
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Phoenix Ukulele Group Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Foothills Library Hummingbird Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ This friendly bunch of ukulele enthusiasts loves to strum and sing along to all kinds of songs, from classic hits to modern favorites, folk tunes to toe-tapping pop and Hawaiian tunes. View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Arts and Crafts Corner: Learn How to Knit and Crochet Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Velma Teague Library Meeting Room at Velma Teague Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ Drop in any time from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. to learn new crochet or knitting stitches, review past lessons, share techniques, or work on personal projects. View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Tween D&D Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Heroes Library Yucca Room at Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Tweens 9-11 Step into a world of adventure every first and third Saturday of the month during Tween D&D. Choose a premade character, team up with other players, and explore realms full of danger and discovery. View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Deborah J. Ledford Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Deborah J. Ledford Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Big Band Grandstand Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ 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 o View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Deborah J. Ledford Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Deborah J. Ledford Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Deborah J. Ledford Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
