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Opening Concert with Baba Shibambo
Monday, July 13
6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Main Library
Launch your journey into African music and culture with an unforgettable opening night featuring Baba Shibambo, Connie Avery, and their African Music and Arts Village residency at the Glendale Public Library. This dynamic concert brings the spirit of traditional African villages to life through rhythm, dance, storytelling, and the sounds of indigenous instruments. Serving as the kickoff to a week-long celebration, the performance invites audiences of all ages to connect, participate, and become part of a vibrant musical community.
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African Music and Arts Village: Teen/Adult Workshop
Continue your exploration of African music with hands-on workshops led by Baba Shibambo and Connie Avery. Teens and adults will discover indigenous instruments, rhythms, and cultural traditions through interactive, beginner-friendly sessions focused on learning, collaboration, and making music together. For ages 12 and up.
Tuesday, July 14
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Main Library
Wednesday, July 15
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Foothills Library
Thursday, July 16
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Velma Teague Library
Saturday, July 18
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Heroes Library
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 African Music and Arts Village
Youth & Caregiver Workshop
Families are invited to enjoy a hands-on musical experience with Baba Shibambo and Connie Avery. Designed for children and caregivers, this interactive workshop explores traditional African music through rhythm, movement, instruments, and call-and-response activities. Participants will discover culture, spark creativity, and make lasting memories together.
Tuesday, July 14
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Main Library
Wednesday, July 15
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Foothills Library
Thursday, July 16
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Velma Teague Library
Saturday, July 18
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Heroes Library
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 A Sunday Afternoon of Music: African Music and Arts Village Finale Concert
Sunday, July 19
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Main Library
Celebrate the culmination of a week of music, learning, and community at the Grand Finale Concert featuring Baba Shibambo and Connie Avery.
This special performance brings together workshop participants of all ages as they join Baba and Connie on stage, sharing the rhythms, songs, and skills they’ve learned throughout the residency. Audiences will experience an uplifting celebration of traditional African music, storytelling, and dance, highlighting the power of collaboration and the joy of collective music-making.
As the African Music and Arts Village comes to a close, this inspiring concert honors the connections formed, the cultures explored, and the vibrant sense of community created through music.
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Childsplay Theatre Presents Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp
Thursday, July 2
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Velma Teague Library
Get ready to stomp, shake, and roar during Drama Storytime: Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp! Step into the story by Carol Diggory Shields as we practice dinosaur dance moves, use imagination, and collaborate to bring the prehistoric party to life. First come, first served.
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 Secrets of the Enchanted Library Escape Room
Saturday, July 18 (30-minute sessions available starting at 10:15 AM)
Sunday, July 19 (30-minute sessions available starting at 1:15 PM)
Foothills Library
Chaos has taken over the Enchanted Library! The librarian is missing, a storm swirls in the stacks, and a monster may be loose in the rare tomes room. Become a hero and solve puzzles, find clues, and save the library before time runs out!
This escape room is open to all ages. Players under age 12 should be accompanied by an adult to help with tougher puzzles. Best experienced in groups of five to ten. Please register for only one 30-minute session and indicate how many players are expected for your party.
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Phoenix Art Museum Presents:
Desert Rock Stars: Art in Ancient Arizona and the Southwest
Thursday, July 9
6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Foothills Library
Join this conversation about the art and architecture of Arizona and the Southwest’s early advanced civilizations. These civilizations thrived right under our feet, building complex cities and creating visionary art, long before the Spanish set foot in the Americas.
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 America 250 Concert Series: Secret Harbor
Saturday, July 11
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Main Library
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a musical journey through the nation’s maritime heritage. Secret Harbor, an acoustic trio, brings U.S. Naval history to life with evocative storytelling and rich harmonies.
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Cooking with Chef Larry:
Passport on a Plate
Saturday, July 11
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Main Library
Travel the globe in Passport on a Plate! Chef Larry Canepa leads a culinary adventure across seven iconic food cultures, showing how geography and tradition shape delicious dishes. Ages 18+ only. Registration is required.
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 Did someone say stegosaurus?! Paleontology?! Adventure?! Unearth a Story at your library! You can sign up now for summer reading and begin tracking points on June 1st. Read, conquer challenges, and attend events to earn some great prizes!
This year, your roar-some summer reading adventure runs from June 1st to July 20th. Round up your friends and family and start exploring!
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 Henna Body Art Workshop for Teens
Sunday, July 12
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Velma Teague Library
Join an interactive workshop exploring the art of henna! Learn about its history, cultural meaning, and global traditions. Watch a live demonstration, try different design styles, and create your own. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
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 Teen Hangout: Soda Tab Buddies
Friday, July 10
4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Heroes Library
Bring soda can tabs to life with beads, wire, and your imagination. Teens will design and build their own tab buddy. Ages 12-18. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome while supplies last.
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Arizona Science Center Presents
"Dino-Mite!"
Thursday, July 9
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Velma Teague Library
Transform into a dinosaur detective and explore paleontology! Assemble a paleontologist kit, excavate at a dig site, and discover your findings. Ages 3-12. Limited to 30 participants. First come, first served. |
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Martha Washington:
America's First First Lady!
Monday, July 13
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Heroes Library
Travel back in time with imagination and magic! Meet Martha Washington (performed by Jan Sandwich) and discover fun facts about U.S. Presidents, Arizona history, and more. With stories, sing-alongs, and a little magic, history comes alive for the whole family.
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 Foothills Library
Baby Rhyme and Playtime. Tuesdays 10:00 AM–10:30 AM. For newborns to 18 months.
Toddler Time. Tuesdays, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. For ages 18 months to 3 years.
Preschool Storytime. Thursdays, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM. For ages 3-5.
Family Storytime. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM.
For ages birth-5 years.
Heroes Library
Baby and Toddler Storytime. Fridays 10:15 AM–10:45 AM. For newborns to age 3.
Family Storytime. 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. 1:00 PM–2:00 PM.
For families with children ages 3-11.
Main Library
Preschool Storytime. Tuesdays, 10:30 AM–11:00 AM & 11:15 AM–11:45 AM. For ages 3-5.
Baby and Toddler Time. Thursdays, 10:30 AM–11:00 AM & 11:15 AM–11:45 AM.
For newborns to age 3.
Family Storytime. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM.
For ages birth-5 years.
Velma Teague Library
Baby and Toddler Time. Wednesdays, 10:30 AM–11:00 AM. For newborns to age 3.
Preschool Storytime. Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. For ages 3-5.
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All Glendale Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. No items will be due on these dates, but library book drops will remain open. Remember, our Digital Library is always open 24/7.
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