YOUTH PROGRAMS
LETTERS TO CHARACTERS (AGES 3 – 12) Visit the Letters to Characters station and leave a letter for your favorite storybook characters! A new character will be introduced each month. Personalized replies will be available for pick-up at the Information Desk during the last week of the month.
KID LIBRARIAN (AGES 4 – 12) Have you ever seen a librarian and thought, “Yeah, I could do that!”? Here’s your chance to find out! Each month, one lucky participant will be selected to team up with staff to create a themed book display in our children’s area. The selected “Kid Librarian of the Month” will be featured in the library and on our social media. Visit our website for details. Registration required.
Mon (1x) Jan 26 4 – 5 pm Mon (1x)
Feb 23 4 – 5 pm
Mon (1x) Mar 30 4 – 5 pm Mon (1x) Apr 27 4 – 5 pm
READING DRAGONS (AGES 5 – 12) Adventure awaits! Pick up a Starter Pack and begin your Reading Dragons journey. Each month, new cards are released to fuel your reading, unlock new dragons, and keep your collection growing. Collect them, trade them, and build a legendary deck worthy of a true Dragon Master. Available the first week of every month at the Information Desk.
NATURE NERDS (AGES 6 – 12) Formerly known as STEAM Lab, this refreshed program brings nature and STEAM together in hands-on adventures! Interactive experiments and creative projects invite kids to explore, invent, and uncover the wonders around them, turning curiosity into a fun-filled learning adventure. Registration required.
Thu (4x) Jan 8 – Jan 29 4 – 5 pm
Thu (4x) Feb 5 – Feb 26 4 – 5 pm Thu (4x) Mar 5 – Mar 26 4 – 5 pm Thu (5x) Apr 2 – Apr 30 4 – 5 pm
TIME TRAVELERS (AGES 9 – 12) Step back in time and have fun exploring a different snapshot in history from world changing events to iconic moments that shaped who we are. Every meeting includes a story, open discussion of the impact of each moment, creative projects, and snacks—making history a journey kids won't forget!
Mon (1x) Jan 5 Mon (1x) Feb 2
3:30 – 5 pm "I Have a Dream!" Civil Rights Movement 3:30 – 5 pm Great Thinkers of the Renaissance
Mon (2x) Mar 2, 16 3:30 – 5 pm Suffragettes and Women's Right to Vote Mon (2x) Apr 6, 20 3:30 – 5 pm Wheels in Motion - The Indust. Revolution
4 • RAVE January - April 2026
TEEN PROGRAMS
SERVE & SOCIALIZE WEDNESDAYS (AGES 13 – 17) Join us every Wednesday for two hours of fun and purpose! Start with an hour of volunteering at the library, then stick around for activities like Culture Café, where you explore a new culture with a treat and craft; Next Level Gaming, with board, card, and video games; Adulting 101, where you learn real-life skills; and Books & Bites, with snacks and book chats. A waiver is required for participants under 18. Registration required.
Wed (4x) Jan 7 – Jan 28 3 – 5 pm Wed (4x) Feb 4 – Feb 25 3 – 5 pm Wed (4x) Mar 4 – Mar 25 3 – 5 pm Wed (5x) Apr 1 – Apr 29 3 – 5 pm
ADULT PROGRAMS
THIS COULD BE FUN (AGES 18+) Discover something new and exciting for adults! Test your knowledge with trivia on Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars. Explore improv with AZ Actors Guild, create a mini garden, or relax with sound bath meditation led by Kari Nastvogel. Connect, get creative, and enjoy fresh experiences together!
Sat (1x) Jan 24 2 – 3 pm Thu (1x) Feb 19 6 – 8 pm
Fri (1x) Mar 13 6:30 – 8 pm Sat (1x) Apr 18 9:30 – 10:15 am
or 10:30 – 11: 15 am
NEEDLE & THREAD (AGES 18+) Bring your latest knitting, crochet, or handcraft project and enjoy a relaxing morning with fellow makers. Share tips, trade ideas, and enjoy casual conversation in a welcoming, social environment. Bring your own materials and mug for coffee; instruction books are available for inspiration.
Wed (4x) Jan 7 – Jan 28 10 am – 12 pm Wed (4x) Feb 4 – Feb 25 10 am – 12 pm Wed (4x) Mar 4 – Mar 25 10 am – 12 pm Wed (5x) Apr 1 – Apr 29 10 am – 12 pm
ADULT CRAFT (AGES 18+) Enjoy a creative afternoon with others in this relaxed, social crafting group. Try out new projects and materials, no experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Registration required.
Sat (1x) Jan 3 2 – 3 pm Junk Journal Sat (1x) Feb 7 2 – 3 pm Heart Frames Sat (1x) Mar 7 2 – 3 pm Fairy Gardens Sat (1x) Apr 4 2 – 3 pm Beaded Plant Stakes
Mini Garden Bar
Epic Worlds Trivia at Dave & Buster’s, Glendale
Improv 101 Sound Bath Meditation
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