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 Glendale Public Library is teaming up withCamelback Ranch–Glendale Stadium to give away free tickets to Dodgers or White Sox Spring Training games!
Read or listen to a book and visit any Glendale Public Library to enter weekly ticket drawings. You can also earn entries by attending library programs or events.
All participants are eligible for the grand prize drawing for free tickets to the Spring Training finale on Sunday, March 22
Baseball fans of all ages are welcome to participate!!
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Association for Play Therapy: Storytime and Activities Saturday, February 7, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Main Library
Enjoy a Storytime featuring books that focus on building friendships, managing worries, and adjusting to life changes. Each book will be read by a licensed therapist who will lead a brief child friendly discussion on the topic of the book. After Storytime, children will have the opportunity to participate in interactive play activities and do crafts. This program is presented by The Association for Play Therapy.
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Arizona Broadway Theater Presents Pinkalicious! Monday, February 9, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Foothills Library
Dive into the colorful world of Pinkalicious, inspired by the beloved book by Victoria Kann! Experience Pinkalicious’s adventure as her love for pink cupcakes leads to a lesson about embracing individuality. This show celebrates creativity, family, and the joy of being unique—perfect for young readers and their families! |
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 All set for Valentine's Day? We are! We're looking forward to seeing you at our annual I Love You "Beary" Much Valentine's Day event. This is geared towards preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers. Please, join us for games, stories, crafts and more!
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Writer in Residence Workshop: Constructing the Ideal Book Descriptor Thursday, February 5, 6:30 PM-7:45 PM Foothills Library
Refining the question to “What’s your book about?” is the key to keeping you engaged as you write, and later to hook agents, publishers, and readers with the perfect pitch. This is an active workshop where participants work to polish their crucial 24-word loglines. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Presented by Writer-In-Residence Deborah J. Ledford
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Exploring America's Treasures: One Couple's Journey to All 432 National Park Units Monday, February 9, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Main Library
Join Kathleen and Darryl Toupkin, Arizona residents and passionate explorers, as they share their incredible journey of visiting all 432 National Park Units across the United States. Their adventure spanned every state—including Alaska and Hawaii—as well as all inhabited U.S. territories. In this engaging presentation, the Toupkins will offer stories, insights, and highlights from their travels, along with a closer look at the National Park System itself. Whether you're a seasoned park-goer or planning your first trip, bring your questions—they’re happy to share tips and inspiration for your own National Park adventures!
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Bingo Night Thursday, February 5, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Heroes Library
It's bingo night at Heroes Regional Park Library! Bring your friends and get ready for a night of laughter and community fun. For ages 18+ only, registration is required.
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 Book Bingo Saturday, February 14, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Glendale Community Center
Join other adults and play BINGO! The program is totally free and there will be small prizes and books for the winners.
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Teen Makers: Mini Archery Monday, February 9, 6:00 –7:30pm Foothills Library
Come explore different tech gadgets and maker tools. Attendees ages 12-18 will face building challenges, play with cool tech toys, and learn to use maker tools. Each month features a new project. This month attendees will use common household objects to build mini bows and crossbows.
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 Children's Craft: Pizza My Heart Monday, February 2 3:30 PM–4:30 PM Heroes Library
Cook up some creative fun with our Valentine’s pizza craft! Children ages 6–8 will make their own heart-themed felt pizzas, complete with adorable, customizable toppings. This hands-on craft is the perfect recipe for imagination, laughter, and a slice of Valentine cheer. Registration is required.
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 Watercolor Silhouette Sunsets Thursday, February 12 6:00 PM–7:30 PM Glendale Community Center
Arizona achieved statehood this month, and we’re celebrating its 113th birthday with sunset desert landscapes! This program is intended for ages 3 to 12. Registration is required.
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Crafty Kids: Messy-Paint Hearts! Thursday, February 12 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Main Library
Dive into some messy art techniques for Valentine's Day! We'll be using methods such as shaving cream marbling, soap bubble printing, and crumpled paper painting to make some lovely heart-shaped masterpieces! This program is geared for school aged children, ages 5 -11. Younger children are welcome to join with the assistance of their adult. First come-first served.
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Due to Murphy Park walkway improvements, the Velma Teague Library will be closed temporarily, beginning on January 5 and continuing through March 2. The library is scheduled to reopen on March 3. If you have any questions, please call us at 623-930-3600. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
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