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 Try Everything! How-To Festival
Saturday, March 21
11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Main Library
Featuring a broad assortment of "how-to" presentations and interactive workshops taught by local experts, the How-To Festival is a free, educational, interactive learning experience!
Attendees will have the opportunity to attend various 15-to-60 minute sessions stationed throughout the library, demonstrating a number of practical skills and hobbies such as jewelry making, podcasting and audio recording, cake decorating, and many more.
Experiences started at the How-To Festival can be further explored after the event thanks to Glendale Public Library's newly debuted Library of Thingscollection, which will allow GPL patrons to check out everything from power tools to musical instruments and kitchen equipment.
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Live @ the Library:
SoSco Duo's Celtic Concert
Thursday, March 19
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Main Library
Enjoy a captivating Celtic concert with SoCo Duo, an acclaimed Arizona-based flute and guitar ensemble featuring Laura Strickland and Alex Mack. Drawing from the rich traditions of Irish and Celtic music, their program blends lively jigs, reels, and beautifully expressive airs with skilled musicianship and warm interplay. Presented in an intimate concert setting, this performance invites audiences to connect with the stories, spirit, and timeless beauty of Celtic music. |
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CAFE Flutes in Concert:
Listen! Learn! Connect!
Saturday, March 21
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Foothills Library
Enjoy a delightful mix of musical styles during this interactive concert. The CAFE flutists will showcase the silver flute family, introduce each piece, pass around demonstration flutes, and host a Q&A segment. This concert is for all ages and all musical tastes!
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Live @ the Library: Sounding Together - Driftwood Quintet and AJ Odneal
Thursday, March 26
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Main Library
Driftwood Quintetcelebrates women’s history month with an exciting and diverse performance of chamber music written by living women composers throughout the world. Featured guest artist AJ Odneal is a Phoenix based singer/songwriter known for her soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and eclectic influences. |
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 Writer in Residence Workshop:
Bringing Your Story or Novel Full Circle
Monday, March 16
6:30 PM-7:45 PM
Main Library
From the first paragraph to the last sentence, it is crucial to ensure your story comes full circle. The goal is to ensure the entire journey is memorable for the reader. Tips include implementing foreshadowing and red herrings, and assuring that the growth of your characters and plot points are wrapped up to satisfaction. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Presented by Writer in Residence Deborah J. Ledford.
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 Writer in Residence Workshop:
Bringing Visuals to Life on the Page
Saturday, March 28
2:00 PM-3:15 PM
Heroes Regional Park Library
As a screenwriter, Deborah offers particular insights into the connection between film and prose. Participants learn how to bring visuals to life on the page by writing scenes in response to prompts and will have the opportunity to read them aloud. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Presented by Writer in Residence Deborah J. Ledford.
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The Phoenix Film Festival returns April 10th through April 19th! Enter for your chance to win a pair of Flex Passes for you and a guest to see four films of your choosing! Flex Passes include four individual screening tickets to any four different films. Flex Passes exclude Opening, and Closing film events, have no cash value, and are non-transferable. Find your new favorite movie at the 2026 Phoenix Film Festival!
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 Rolled Paper Flower Bouquets
Monday, March 19
6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Main Library
Spring has arrived and the flowers are blooming! In this program teens ages 12–18 can design and craft their own quilled paper flower bouquets. Choose your favorite colors and styles, then use special quilling tools to shape and assemble your blossoms into a beautiful bouquet to take home. All materials will be provided in this program.
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 Foothills Fan Club: Taylor Swift
Friday, March 20
4:00-5:30 PM
Foothills Library
Each month we celebrate a different fandom, franchise, or pop culture phenomenon. This month's we're featuring celebrating Swifties! We'll make friendship bracelets, create blackout poetry, and challenge your knowledge with Swiftie trivia! Open to tween and teens ages 9-18. Registration is required.
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Night Sky Bookmarks
Monday, March 26
6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Velma Teague Library
Need a new bookmark for your nighttime reading? Paint your own bookmark with a beautiful night sky background. For ages 10 - 18. Registration is required.
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 American Revolution Escape Room!
Wednesday, March 18
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Main Library
Sign up for one of 4 escape room sessions! Travel back in time to help George Washington take charge of the pivotal days of the American Revolution! Participants will step into the role of daring young patriots, joining forces to tackle a series of tricky puzzles needed to open the locked mystery box before time runs out. Will your team be able to support George Washington and unlock the mysteries of the past? The fate of the nation is in your hands! This program is geared towards children ages 8-11 years old.
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Family Program: Index Card Towers
Saturday, March 28
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Heroes Library
Put your building skills to the test with this classic STEM challenge. Using only index cards, families will compete in this fun and fast-paced challenge. Compete to design the tallest, strongest tower. Registration is required.
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