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 Junior CSI Academy
Saturday, May 30
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Foothills Library
Bring your family to this fun and educational afternoon at the Foothills Library on Saturday, May 30, from 12-2 p.m. Learn about fingerprinting and DNA analysis, meet a K-9 unit team, converse with a police officer, see a SWAT vehicle up close, and more! Don't miss an exciting live drone demo! Presented by the Glendale Police Department.
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 Writer in Residence Workshop:
Writing Stories Readers Can’t Put Down
Monday, May 18
6:30 PM-7:45 PM
Foothills Library
If you’ve ever stayed up all night reading, you know the power of a compelling story. In today’s world of distractions and short attention spans, grabbing and holding readers’ attention is more important than ever. In this workshop, we’ll look at tips and tricks for creating stories readers can’t stop reading. Wherever you are on your writing journey, this workshop is for you. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome. Presented by Writer in Residence, Amy K. Nichols
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 Desert Edible Foraging
Thursday, May 28
6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Main Library
Would you like to discover the lost knowledge about the edible plants that grow in the Sonoran Desert? Obtain a whole new appreciation for the desert by learning about edible plants and when to harvest them. Learn how to create your own food forest from wild-foods enthusiasts, Peggy Sue Sorensen, with The Desert Kitchen.
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 Vegas, Baby! Hits of the Headliners
Saturday, May 30
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Main Library
Vegas, Baby! Hits of the Headliners is a high-energy, nostalgia-packed tribute concert produced by C&K Productions, celebrating the iconic music and performers that defined the golden age of Las Vegas entertainment. This full-length theatrical concert stars national touring artists, Natalie Cordone and Shawn Kilgore, paying tribute to 24 of the greatest entertainers of all time
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 Find Your Joy - Public Art Bingo!
April 19-May 23
All Library Locations
Celebrate the diverse ways Glendale Libraries inspire joy, learning, and community connection—from books to vegetable seeds, from computers to public art! Pick up your bingo card at any library location, then visit public art installations throughout the City. Complete your bingo and visit Glendale Library to pick up your prize!
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 Arizona Broadway Theater Presents Elephant and Piggie's "We are in a Play"
Monday, May 18
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Main Library
Friday, May 29
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Foothills Library
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! Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for young audiences.
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 Teen Afterhours: Nerf Battle
Friday, May 29
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Heroes Regional Park Library
When the library closes, the real action begins. Teens ages 12–18 are invited to an epic afterhours Nerf battle where the stacks become your battleground and strategy is everything. Nerf blasters and darts will be provided, and personal blasters are welcome as long as they are not automatic or motorized (please leave personal darts at home). Guardians must provide contact information for participation. Get ready to dodge, dash, and defend your way to victory in this high-energy night at the library!
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 Pokemon Craft Day
Sunday, May 17
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Velma Teague Library
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!
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 Tween Tinkerers: Animal Adaptations
Thursday, May 28
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Foothills Library
Exploring animal adaptations, from changes in behavior to structural differences. Learn how adaptations impact an organisms survival abilities and experiment with specific changes observed in animals today! Open to Tweens ages 9-11, registration is required.
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