AVONDALE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY 11350 W. Civic Center Dr. | (623) 333-2602


Mon – Thu, 11 am – 7 pm | 10 - 11 am & 7 - 8 pm* Fri, 1 pm – 5 pm; Sat, 11 am - 5 pm; Sun, CLOSED *Self-Service Hours: Customer service desk & phone are unstaffed.


Visit our website, www.avondalelibrary.org, for an updated calendar of programs, library account login, and access to our virtual library. Download free movies, books, music, audiobooks, magazines, and access free testing and research databases.


BOTH LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED THE FOLLOWING DATES IN 2019 (There will be no library programs on observed holidays.) January 1 (New Year’s Day), January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 18 (Presidents Day), April 21 (Easter)


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BABIES AND BOOKS (AGES 0 - 24 MONTHS) Help promote your baby’s early development through books, music, baby sign language, and finger play activities.


*Mondays, 10:15 am (except holidays)


TODDLER TIME (AGES 18 - 36 MONTHS) An action-packed interactive storytime for toddlers. *Mondays, 11:15 am (except holidays)


PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3 - 5) Program features longer books and a variety of activities such as songs, finger plays and skill-building activities needed to get your child ready for Kindergarten.


Tuesdays, 11 am


DISCOVERY! STEAM FOR PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 3 - 5) Preschoolers will learn about the world around them through hands-on science, technology, engineering, art or math activities.


Tuesdays, 11 am | Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5 & Apr 2


MORE TO EXPLORE (AGES 6 - 11) Each week will include different activities centered around learning, exploration, creativity, and self-discovery.


Wednesdays, 4 pm


SPECIAL EVENTS SOULFUL EXPRESSIONS OPEN MIC NIGHTS (AGES 13 & UP) Open mic night for poets, comedians, and musicians. Hosted by Speak EZ Poetry and TeenKonnect.


Saturdays, 4:30 to 7 pm | Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13


EAT, PLAY, GROW! (AGES 0 - 5) This 4-week series of interactive training for parents will teach exciting physical activities to do with your children and fun tips about healthy eating. Each participant will receive a class certificate and free gifts. Children are welcome. Provided by The Maricopa County Department of Public Health SW Nutrition.


Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pm | Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31 2 • RAVE January - April 2019


VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY SPONSORED STORYTIMES Each program will have stories, songs and a craft; the first 25 children will receive a book of their own. Please note: Only one book per child per date will be given.


TODDLER TIME (AGES 0 - 36 MONTHS) Mondays, 11:15 am | Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11 & Apr 8


PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) Tuesdays, 11 am | Jan 8, Feb. 12, Mar 12, Apr 9


STEAM FEST FAMILY EVENT (ALL AGES) Learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math through fun experiments, games, activities and demonstrations. This is a Signature Event of the Arizona SciTech Festival!


Wednesday, Mar 6 | 3:30 to 5:30 pm


TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC STORYTIME (AGES 2 - 6) We will have lots of fun with our teddy bear friends and a picnic right after storytime! Don’t forget to bring your favorite blanket to sit on and your special stuffed friend. (Held outside, weather permitting. Graham cracker snacks and water will be provided for storytime participants, while supplies last.)


Tuesday, March 12 | 11 am


RETRO BINGO NIGHTS Dress in your favorite 70s, 80s or 90s style and enjoy retro music, dancing and Bingo fun while socializing with others! Snacks will be provided, and small prizes awarded to Bingo winners.


Wednesday, Mar 27 | 3 – 5 pm | Teens (12 - 18) Saturday, Mar 30 | 6 – 8 pm | Adults (18+)


COLOR ME HEALTHY! (AGES 2 - 5) The Maricopa County Department of Public Health SW Nutrition and Physical Activity program provides a series of interactive trainings for children up to 5 years old and their parent. Each participant will receive a class certificate and free gifts.


Tuesdays, April 16 & 23 | 11 am


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