This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Paws to Read with Bobby Friday, May 15, 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 Arts and Crafts Corner: Mosaic Coaster Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Velma Teague Library Meeting Room at Velma Teague Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ Join us and make your own mosaic coaster. All tools, mosaics wood coaster forms and instructions will be provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Old-Time Music Jam Saturday, May 16, 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 16, 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 "Virtual Library" group Songs in Progress Virtual Workshop Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ 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. View Details Virtual Event
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Tween D&D Saturday, May 16, 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 Seussical the Musical Storytime! Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Families SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE presents: “SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL STORYTIME” View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Sunday Afternoon Bingo Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Velma Teague Library Meeting Room at Velma Teague Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ Joint other adults and play BINGO on the third Sunday of every month at the Velma Teague Branch Library. The program will take place in out meeting room from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Pokémon Craft Day Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Velma Teague Library Youth Area at Velma Teague Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+, Adults and Families, Families, Children 3-5, Children 4-5, Children 6-8, Tweens 9-11, Teens 12-18 Stop by and make a Pokémon craft while you play Pokémon GO. Whether you play the game or not, you can still drop by and participate. Once a month, there will be a different Pokémon activity for all ages, so come check it out! View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Big Band Grandstand Monday, May 18, 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 Crafter Hours - Hummingbird Bottles [SESSION 1] Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ Fashion your own hummingbird feeder from copper wire and upcycled wine bottles—decorated as you see fit with glass paints and more! All materials will be provided, but attendees are also welcome to bring a bottle of their own. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Arizona Broadway Theater Presents Elephant and Piggie's "We are in a Play" Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Families, Children 3-5, Children 6-8, Tweens 9-11 Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! In Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Teen Coding Club Monday, May 18, 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 Ever wonder how robots or sensors work? Discover the versatility of microcontrollers in Teen Coding Club! Teens will experiment with simple electronics and coding to bring tech ideas to life. No experience necessary, for ages 12–18. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Crafter Hours - Hummingbird Bottles [SESSION 2] Monday, May 18, 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+ Fashion your own hummingbird feeder from copper wire and upcycled wine bottles—decorated as you see fit with glass paints and more! All materials will be provided, but attendees are also welcome to bring a bottle of their own. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Teen Craft & Crochet Club Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Foothills Library Hummingbird Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Teens 12-18 Interested in picking up a new hobby? Meeting new people that share your interests? Then bring your current project or excitement to learn! Engage in monthly crochet patterns or experiment with varying craft supplies. View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group Velma's Clues Cozy Mystery Book Club: Final Sentence by Daryl Wood Gerber Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Velma Teague Library Meeting Room at Velma Teague Library Program Type: Author Appearance, Discussions and Lectures Age Group: Adults 18+ We continue our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Every month the club read a cozy mystery that is the first one in a series. You may in person to the program, or attend virtually using Microsoft Teams. View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Writer in Residence Workshop: Writing Stories Readers Can’t Put Down Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ If you’ve ever stayed up all night reading, you know the power of a compelling story. With today’s world of distraction and short attention spans, grabbing and keeping reader’s attention is more important than ever. View Details
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Baby Playtime Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Foothills Library Roadrunner Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Children 0-2 Bring your littles, newborns to 18 months old, to our baby playdate! This space will be designated for play and socialization while story time is on break. View Details
This event is in the "Velma Teague Library" group 58th Avenue Book Group: Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am Velma Teague Library Meeting Room at Velma Teague Library Program Type: Discussions and Lectures Age Group: Adults 18+ This welcoming group discusses different topics, cultures, and periods intime. Join us on the third Tuesday of every month from 10:15-11:30 a.m. View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Little Heroes Playtime Tuesday, May 19, 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 19, 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 "Main Library" group Design a Button for Teens Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Teens 12-18 Create your own one-of-a-kind buttons using recycled materials or design your own with the library's art supplies. Teens, ages 12-18, can learn how to design and create unique buttons that match their style and interests. View Details
This event is in the "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Try Something New Thursdays: Foil Printing Thursday, May 21, 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+ Discover a simple printmaking technique using aluminum foil! Create your own design, add ink, and pull a unique print in this quick, hands-on craft session. No experience needed—supplies provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Fresh & Fantastical Fiction Book Club Thursday, May 21, 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