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
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Amy K. Nichols Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm 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 Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Amy K. Nichols Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm 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 Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Amy K. Nichols Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm 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 Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Amy K. Nichols Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm 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 Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Amy K. Nichols Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm 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 Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Amy K. Nichols Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm 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 22, 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Amy K. Nichols Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm 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 22, 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Paws to Read with Bobby Friday, May 22, 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Amy K. Nichols Friday, May 22, 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 "Heroes Regional Park Library" group Kids Coding Club Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Heroes Library Yucca Room at Heroes Regional Park Library Age Group: Children 6-8, Tweens 9-11 Learn to code through games, puzzles, and challenges! Kids, ages 6-11, will explore how computers follow instructions and how they can use coding to create cool projects.Registration is required. Registration is open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group Paws to Read with Bobby Friday, May 22, 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 "Foothills Library" group Jam-Boree Acoustic Jam Saturday, May 23, 2026 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, May 23, 2026 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, May 24, 2026 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 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 Memorial Day All Day Foothills Library, Heroes Regional Park Library, Main Library, Velma Teague Library, Virtual Library, All Library Locations All Glendale Public Library locations will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Closing
This event is in the "Foothills Library" group "Shut Up and Write!" Northwest Valley Tuesday, May 26, 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 Adult Craft: Cricut Vinyl Tumblers Session 2 Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Foothills Library Hummingbird Room at Foothills Library Program Type: Hands-On Program or Workshop Age Group: Adults 18+ This month participants will use the Cricut Design Space to make vinyl decals to make custom tumblers. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Main Library" group Real to Reel Book Discussion: Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Main Library Large Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Discussions and Lectures Age Group: Adults 18+ In this unique book discussion, we talk about books that have been made into movies or series. Read the book or watch the production. View Details
This event is in the "Virtual Library" group Virtual Writers Group Workshop Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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
