Event List

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.

This event will be held in the Large Meeting Room at Main Library. The Velma Teague Library will be closed to address Murphy Park walkway improvements. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We meet monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 to discuss mysteries on different topics. Everyone is welcome.

This month crafters will use beading techniques to make a unique suncatcher. 

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month to discuss emotionally uplifting and inspirational fiction. This month, we will discuss People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.

The Library Advisory Board meeting starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. However, the doors will be open for the public at 5:30 p.m.  Please enter through the front entrance of the library.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Deborah J. Ledford for writing advice or manuscript review.

This Old-Time Music jam focuses on traditional instrumental music, including Appalachian fiddle tunes, Celtic and Canadian reels, jigs, hornpipes and other roots music.

Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Deborah J. Ledford for writing advice or manuscript review.

Looking to connect with your local plant enthusiasts? Want to add a new plant to your collection, or find homes for some recent propagations of your own? Join fellow horticulturists at the Main Library for a plant swap!

Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Deborah J. Ledford for writing advice or manuscript review.

Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Deborah J. Ledford for writing advice or manuscript review.

Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Deborah J. Ledford for writing advice or manuscript review.

Learn about the four principal modes (Major, Mixolydian, Dorian, and Minor) used in old time music, including a brief explanation of the modes, methods to recognize the modes used in old time music, tools and theory used to analyze the modes, and

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.

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.

Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Deborah J. Ledford for writing advice or manuscript review.