This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Amy K. Nichols Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm Foothills Library Study Room A at Foothills Library Program Type: Consultations Age Group: Adults 18+ Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Amy K. Nichols for writing advice or manuscript review. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Paws to Read with Bobby Friday, May 1, 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Superhero Scavenger Hunt (5/2 - 5/17) All Day Velma Teague Library Program Type: Passive Age Group: Adults and Families Free Comic Book Day is back! We’re celebrating with a scavenger hunt featuring your favorite superheroes. Find all thehidden heroes in the library and win a prize! View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Introduction to Birding with Sonoran Audubon Society Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:00am Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+, Adults and Families, Families Learn about birds, birding, and birding resources at this workshop presented by Sonoran Audubon Society. First, take a guided walk outdoors, putting your new knowledge to work as we tour around the park along Skunk Creek. View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Free Comic Book Day @ Velma Teague Library Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Velma Teague Library Program Type: Festival or Signature Event Age Group: Adults and Families, Children 3-5, Children 4-5, Children 6-8, Tweens 9-11, Teens 12-18 Drawn to Comics, downtown Glendale’s source for comic books, gaming, and collectibles, is once again joining forces with the Velma Teague Library to celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Old-Time Music Jam Saturday, May 2, 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, May 2, 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 "Main Library" group Joyful Heart Fine Arts Micro School: A Visit with Vivaldi: The Four Seasons with Music Classical and Modern Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults and Families Celebrate the arts with Joyful Heart Fine Arts Micro School’s presentation of A Visit with Vivaldi: The Four Seasons with Classical and Modern Music, featuring charming performances and creativity brought to life through acting, m View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Tween D&D Saturday, May 2, 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 "Foothills Library" group Big Band Grandstand Monday, May 4, 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 "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Teen STEM: LEGO® Plants Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Heroes Library Yucca Room at Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Teens 12-18 Build your own bouquet that never wilts! In this hands-on STEM session, teens ages 12–18 will learn basic engineering skills while creating colorful LEGO flowers. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group American Heritage Girls Troop AZ1320 Presents: A Puppet Tale Mystery Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Families American Heritage Girls Troop AZ1320 is presenting an engaging puppet show created and performed entirely by troop members! View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Artistry Workshop - Talavera Mugs Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ In honor of Cinco de Mayo, embrace the rich tradition of Talavera pottery by painting your own ceramic mugs. Using bright acrylic paints, replicate the intricate patterns characteristic of this Mexican art form. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Foothills Coffeehouse: Live Acoustic Music: Red Rock Crossing Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults 18+ Join us the first Monday evening of every month for acoustic music performed by local musicians. This month: Red Rock Crossing - Bluegrass, Folk, and Harmonies. View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Little Heroes Playtime Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am Heroes Library Yucca Room at Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Children 0-2, Children 3-5 Let the playtime begin! Every Tuesday morning, our space transforms into a fun, welcoming play zone just for babies and toddlers. View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group "Shut Up and Write!" Northwest Valley Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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 "Foothills Library" group The Thoughtful Reader's Book Discussion Group - In Person or Virtually Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Foothills Library Hummingbird Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Discussions and Lectures Age Group: Adults 18+ Join us on the first Wednesday of every month to reflect and discuss meaningful literature. This month: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Dino-Mite Sensory Playdate for Preschoolers! Session 1 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Children 3-5 Join us for a dino-mite day of exploration and fun! This sensory play adventure for preschoolers (ages 3-5) is packed with exciting, hands-on activities, some featuring our dino friends! Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Dino-mite Sensory Playdate for Preschoolers! Session 2 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Children 3-5 Join us for a dino-mite day of exploration and fun! This sensory play adventure for preschoolers (ages 3-5) is packed with exciting, hands-on activities, some featuring our dino friends! Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Lego Mania @ Main! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Creative Space at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Children 6-8 Get your creativity in gear and build Lego masterpieces with us! Whether it's a cool car, spaceship, or dream home, the sky is the limit in this program! View Details
This event is in the "Main Library" group Teen Art Studio Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Creative Space at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Teens 12-18 Got an art project but no place to work? Curious about a new medium but missing the supplies? This program is perfect for young artists aged 12-18! View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Try Something New Thursdays: Literary Earrings Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Heroes Library Yucca Room at Heroes Regional Park Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ Get crafty and celebrate your love of books! In this fun, hands-on session, participants will assemble unique earrings featuring tiny book charms—perfect for book lovers and creative spirits alike. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group All-Ages Art Night: Ruth Asawa Paper Sculptures Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Velma Teague Library Meeting Room at Velma Teague Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults and Families Explore new ways to draw and build while learning about sculptor Ruth Asawa and her amazing airborne creations! This Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Art is For Everyone: Reverse Coloring Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Foothills Library Hummingbird Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+, Adults and Families, Families, Children 6-8, Tweens 9-11, Teens 12-18 Join us once a month for fun, expressive art making! This multigenerational program encourages everyone to try something new. Bring clothes you can get messy in, and we’ll bring the supplies. Projects will vary every month. All ages. Upcoming View Details Registration Required