AVONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
AVONDALE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY 11350 W. Civic Center Dr. | (623) 333-2602 OPEN: Mon - Thu, 10 am - 6 pm | Fri - Sat, 1 - 5 pm
SAM GARCIA WESTERN AVENUE LIBRARY 495 E. Western Ave. | (623) 333-2601
OPEN: Mon - Thu, 10 am - 6 pm | Fri - Sat, 1 - 5 pm
BOTH LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED AND NO LIBRARY PROGRAMS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: Jan 1 (New Year's Day), Jan 19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), Feb 16 (Presidents' Day)
LIBRARY DATABASES – Access powerful research and learning tools 24/7 with your library card! Popular sites include: Public Library KIDS AT HOPE PLEDGE
I am a Kid at Hope. I am talented, smart and capable of success. I have dreams for the future and I will climb to reach those goals and dreams everyday. All children are capable of success, NO EXCEPTIONS!
` Ancestry Library (in-library use only) ` Data Axle ` General OneFile
` Peterson’s Career Prep ` Rocket Languages ` Niche Academy – for tutorials on all resources
Visit
www.AvondaleLibrary.org/ Research to explore.
Get an ONLINE CARD today! Go to
www.AvondaleLibrary.org and click on “Services” then “My Account” and start your journey! DIGITAL MATERIALS
Available at
www.AvondaleLibrary.org/Downloadables e-Book & e-Audiobook platform
cloudLibrary provides access to more than 40,000 items and growing! All you need is a library card!
Hoopla allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, e-books, comics, and TV shows.
e-Books, e-Audiobooks, Movies, Music, and More!
Read or listen to digital media on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)!
e-Books, e-Audiobooks, and Magazines CHECK THIS OUT!
BEYOND BOOKS Borrow STEM kits, art tools, games, and sports equipment with your library card. One item per card for seven days. A one-time waiver is required. See the Information Desk or visit our website for details.
CITIZEN SCIENCE KITS Check out a science kit and help researchers
by collecting and submitting real-world data.
Avondale Public Library has partnered with Brainfuse to offer free online academic support for K–12 students through the AVI Learning Lab.
Students can:
` Get homework help ` Connect with a live tutor (available daily from 2 – 11 pm)
` Submit papers to the writing lab for feedback
` Access free video lessons, practice activities, and learning tools
Live tutoring is available in English and Spanish, and all other resources are accessible 24/7 to support learning anytime.
CULTURE PASSES Check out an Act One Culture Pass for two FREE admission tickets to participating cultural institutions. Limit four tickets per
household per month.
JOB READINESS KIT Looking for work? Pick up a Job Readiness Kit filled with helpful tools, templates, and job-hunting tips.
2 • RAVE January - April 2026
Visit the Avondale Public Library website and catalog for more information and availability. TEEN & TWEEN BOOK
SEED LIBRARY Check out seeds for fruits, herbs, and vegetables—no need to return them! Help grow a more sustainable Avondale. Free with
your library card.
STORIES TO GO! Perfect for young readers! Each kit includes five picture books centered on a single theme, plus a guide with literacy tips and activities.
BOXES (AGES 10 – 17) Get a surprise book box every month! Includes one library book to borrow, a review card, and a few fun goodies to keep. Must have your own library card.
WONDERBOOKS Books that talk back! These picture books have built-in audiobook players that read aloud and ask questions to engage young readers.
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