DENTAL SCREENINGS AT STORYTIME (AGES 0–5) FREE dental screenings and fluoride treatments for little ones and expectant moms after our storytime programs. This program is sponsored by First Teeth First. No registration required. For more information, please contact the library at (623) 333-2601.
Wigglers to Walkers | Wednesday, Feb 15 | 11:15 am Family Storytime | Thursday, Feb 16 | 11:15 am
SEUSSABRATION! STORYTIME (AGES 2–6) Join us for a celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day! We will read, sing, dance and finger play together at storytime, then play with fun literacy activities after the program.
Thursday, Mar 2 | 11:15 am
POLICE CAR STORYTIME! (AGES 2–6) We will be reading, singing, dancing and finger playing with a very special guest. Meet and greet a local police officer and see a police car up-close!
Thursday, Mar 9 | 11:15 am
TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC STORY TIME! (AGES 2–6) Join us for this very special storytime @ Sernas Plaza* (next to Sam Garcia Library). Don’t forget to bring your favorite blanket and your special teddy bear. (Snacks will be provided for story time participants, while supplies last)
*Weather permitting Thursday, Mar 23 | 11:15 am
TRASHY TOWN! BIG TRUCKS STORYTIME (AGES 2–6) We will have fun filled stories, rhymes, finger plays and music! Meet and greet our community garbage crew and see a real garbage truck up close. (Courtesy of Avondale’s Solid Waste Department)
Thursday, Apr 6 | 11:15 am
FIRETRUCK STORYTIME (AGES 2–6) Join us for our annual Firetruck story time! We’ll be reading, rhyming and dancing with some very special guests, then we’ll get a tour of a fire engine. Children attending will receive a badge sticker and a fire hat, all courtesy of the Avondale’s Fire and Medical crew.
Thursday, Apr 27 | 11:15 am
TWEEN TWEEN SCENE (AGES 9–12) Exclusively for tweens in grades 4-7. Come hang out, make friends, receive help with homework, and try new things! Activities will vary, so drop in and see what we have in store for you today! 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 3:45 – 5:30 pm
TEENS TEEN TAKEOVER (AGES 12–18) Calling all teens! Feeling out of place or left out at the library? Here’s your chance to take over the Sam Garcia community room. Each week we’ll hang out, try something new, and just take a breather after school.
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:15 pm
TEEN VOLUNTEER WEDNESDAYS (AGES 12-18) Do you have great ideas? Do you want to decide what your library offers teens? Serve the library community by assisting in library programming and events, learning valuable work skills, earning volunteer hours, and more! Volunteers under 18 must have a parent/guardian complete a waiver prior to starting.
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:45 - 5:30 pm
ADULTS NEEDLE & THREAD (AGES 18+) Work on your project, chat, and share tips with fellow crafters. Bring your own materials and coffee mug. Instruction books available. Mondays, 11 am
SHELF INDULGENCE BOOK CLUB (AGES 18+) Love to read? Longing for connection? Every quarter, we’ll do a deep dive into a different topic and read books from a variety of viewpoints.
Last Saturdays, 1:15 pm | Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29
COMPUTER BASICS: UNDERSTANDING THE CLOUD (18+) Learn the necessary skills to get started and learn the parts of a computer: mouse skills, keyboard, opening and closing tabs, and opening an internet browser. There will also be opportunities to learn how to use search engines, open an email account, and use Microsoft and Google applications. Saturdays, 2 pm | Jan 7 & Mar 5
CONCEPTOS BÁSICOS DE LA COMPUTADORA (EDADES 18+) Usted aprenderá las habilidades necesarias para comenzar y aprender las partes de una computadora: Como usar el ratón, teclado, abrir y cerrar tabuladores, y abrir un navegador de Internet. También habrá oportunidades para aprender a usar los motores de búsqueda, abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico y utilizar las aplicaciones de Microsoft y Google.
Saturdays, 3:30 pm | Jan 7 & Mar 5
RESUME BUILDING AND INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP (AGES 18+) Whether you’re new to the job-hunting scene or an old pro, we’ll provide tips and tricks for crafting effective resumes, proof check your current resume, and go over some interviewing practice as well. Come on in and get prepared for any interview that comes your way!
Saturdays, 2 pm | Feb 18 & Apr 22
TRIVIA NIGHT AT SCALE & FEATHER MEADERY (AGES 18+) Hear ye, Hear ye! Avondale Public Library and Scale & Feather Meadery team up to bring you a night of revelry and mischief! Create a team of up to 6 and bring them over to Scale & Feather Meadery and test your fantasy trivia skills against others in the area!
1050 N. Fairway Dr, Building E, Suite 112 | Avondale, AZ 85323 Tuesday, Jan 24, 6 pm
LIBRARY FOR ALL (AGES 18+) Offering adults with disabilities and their caregivers the opportunity to make, craft, create, and explore at the library. Join us monthly as we embrace the DIY spirit in a low stress and fun environment.
2nd Fridays, 2 - 3 pm | Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10 & Apr 14 RAVE January - April 2023 • 5
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