SAM GARCIA WESTERN AVENUE LIBRARY 495 E. Western Ave. | (623) 333-2601


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


ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION Join us at 12 pm on the third Thursday of the month for a lively book discussion.


May 16 – Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty June 20 – The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker


July 18 – Before I go to Sleep by S.J. Watson August 15 – Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane


COMPUTER CLASSES Learn basic computer skills, including mouse and keyboard use, Internet searching, email, or Microsoft Word. Call (623) 333-2602 for registration information.


Thursdays, 11 am - 12 pm | May 2, 9, 16 & 23


LEARN TO CROCHET Learn to crochet from an experienced teacher. All levels of experience welcome – from beginning to those just looking for a group to share tips and techniques with. New projects every few months. Supplies will be provided.


Every other Wednesday (beginning May 8), 6 - 7 pm


HOME BUYING & HOME SELLING 101 This home buying and selling class will give you inside knowledge of the home buying process, covering the different loan programs available, credit qualifications for these different programs, and how to resolve credit issues to successfully purchase a new home. Presented by AmeriFirst Financial, Inc.


Saturday, May 11, 1 - 2 pm Saturdays, May 18, Jun 8, Jul 13, & Aug 10 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm


SPECIAL EVENTS


VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY SPONSORED SPLASH PAD STORYTIME (AGES 0 - 5) Join us under the ramadas at Friendship Park for storytime followed by fun at the splash pad. The first 25 children will receive a free book of their own.


Baby & Toddler (Ages 0 - 2) | Monday, May 13, 11 am Preschool (Ages 3 - 5) | Tuesday, May 14, 11 am


SOULFUL EXPRESSIONS OPEN MIC NIGHTS (AGES 13 & UP) Open mic night for poets, comedians, and musicians. Soulful Expressions is a space for performers to showcase their art in its truest form. Performance sign-up and social-time from 4:30 to 5; performances begin at 5pm. Hosted by Speak EZ Poetry.


Saturdays, May 11, June 8, July 13 & Aug 10 | 4:30 - 7 pm


THE CRAIG DAVIS MAGIC & JUGGLING SHOW (ALL AGES) Craig Davis masterfully ignites imaginations and allows you to create magic right beside him. He draws you in, while weaving into his performance, “When you read you can learn anything, even magic."


Tuesday, June 11, 11 am


ALIEN PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP (AGES 10 - 18) Learn step-by-step how to make your very own Alien puppet to take home! Space is limited, please call (623) 333-2602 to register.


Thursday, June 13, 3 pm


PAINT PARTY! (AGES 10-18) Students will be guided through the steps of creating their own canvas painting. All supplies are provided. Space is limited. Call (623) 333-2602 to register.


Thursday, June 27, 3 pm


THE JUNGLE BOOK PRESENTED BY HAMPSTEAD STAGE CO. (ALL AGES) Rudyard Kipling’s novel, The Jungle Book, comes to life. Through the use of puppets and masks, we meet Baloo and Bagheera, who guide Mowgli on his journey. Join us on a daring quest, discovering the importance of family and good versus evil.


Tuesday, July 2, 11 am SAM GARCIA LIBRARY


CHILDREN The regular schedule of baby, toddler and preschool aged programs will continue through May 17, 2019. Beginning June 1st, our Summer Reading Program schedule is in full force. Please check our online calendar at www.avondalelibrary.org for more details.


MOVIE MONDAY AT THE LIBRARY (ALL AGES) June 3 - July 29 Cool off at the library with a movie! Check the library calendar for movie titles @ www.avondalelibrary.org


Mondays, 2 pm


COME AND PLAY WITH ME (AGES 0 - 5) Make new friends and introduce your little ones to social skills by playing and exploring together in this unstructured environment!


Wednesdays, 11 am


MORE TO EXPLORE! (AGES 6 - 12) June 5 - July 31 Each week will include different activities centered around learning, exploration, creativity, and self-discovery.


Wednesdays, 2 pm* *See Special Events for June 19 program times and registration information.


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