CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY PROGRAMS All library programs are FREE!
CHILDREN
LETTERS TO CHARACTERS (AGES 0 – 12) Visit the “Letters to Characters” station at the Civic Center Library and leave a letter in the box for your favorite storybook characters! A new character will be featured twice a month and personalized replies from the characters will be available for pick-up at the Information Desk every other Monday at 10 am. Please visit the library's online calendar at
avondalelibrary.org for a complete list of upcoming characters.
WIGGLERS TO WALKERS (AGES BIRTH – 24 MONTHS) Babies and toddlers and their caretakers are invited to join us for short stories, songs, rhymes and movement in this language enrich- ment program designed to boost brain development. Program is repeated at 11 am, please attend only one session.
Mondays, 10:15 am & 11:15 am
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3 – 5) Get your child Kindergarten-ready through picture books, educational activities, cooperative skill- building practice, and play. Bring your dancing shoes and your loudest singing voices!
Tuesdays, 11 am
STEAM LAB Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open-play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that the activities and materials used are age specific and adult guidance is required.
STEAM Playdate (Ages 3-6) | Wednesdays, 11 am Open STEAM Lab (Ages 6-12) | Thursdays, 4 pm
BLOCK PARTY (AGES 5 – 12) Free-form brick building with all supplies included. Younger siblings welcome.
Wednesdays, 4 pm CHECK THIS OUT!
BEYOND BOOKS Borrow a STEM kit, art supply, golf clubs and more! All items check out for 7 days with a library card in good standing. Only one item per library card. A one-time waiver must be signed.
CITIZEN SCIENCE KITS Help real world scientists in the advance- ment of scientific research by making observations, collecting data, and sharing your results. Check out a Citizen Science Kit
today!
Registration may be required. For schedules, program information and updates, please visit us
atwww.avondalelibrary.org/services/events. For more information or to register for programs, contact the library at
EmailLibrary@avondaleaz.gov or call (623) 333-BOOK (2665).
@AvondaleLibrary @AvondalePublicLibrary
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for virtual programs! @CityofAvondaleAZ – Library
FAMILY AFTERNOON STORYTIME Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for a special storytime for families, featuring fun themed songs, activities, crafts and even a special guest or two!
Princesses & Pirates: Jan 22, 4 pm Huggy Hedgehogs: Feb 26, 4 pm Mighty Metamorphosis: Mar 25, 4 pm Earth Day: Apr 22, 4 pm
TEENS
AVITEENS (AGES 12 – 18) Come check out our new teen space and make it your home away from home with time, space, and programming just for teens. Each week we'll have different opportunities to learn or just hang out. Tuesdays, 4 pm
TEEN VOLUNTEER WEDNESDAYS (AGES 12 – 18) Meet new friends, help the community, learn valuable work skills, learn about libraries, and earn volunteer hours for school! Beginning January 2024, registration will be required for teen volunteers. Register at
www.avondalelibrary.org/services/teens/programs- events. *Volunteers under 18 must have a parent/guardian complete a waiver prior to starting.
Wednesdays, 3 - 5 pm
ACT TEST PREP (AGES 15 – 18) Join us for an ACT Test Preparation workshop where you’ll learn valuable information about the structure of the test, tips for studying, and work on practice questions to help you succeed. Saturdays, 2 pm | Jan 13 & Mar 30
ADULTS
DEVICE ADVICE Need basic assistance with cell phone, tablet or computer use, downloading e-books, streaming movies and more? Call (623) 333-2602 to schedule a 45-minute one-on-one appointment.
For more information and availability of these and other library materials, please visit the Avondale Public Library website and catalog.
CULTURE PASSES Library cardholders can check out an Act One Culture Pass for two FREE admissions or tickets to participating arts and cultural
institutions or performing arts events.
SEED LIBRARY Over 50 varieties of herbs, vegetables and fruits. Check them out with your card and plant! No need to return any seeds. Help us create a more sustainable Avondale.
STORIES TO GO! These special take-home kits, developed especially for our youngest patrons, are available for checkout. The kits contain five picture books that focus on a single topic and a helpful activity guide to enhance the story telling.
WONDERBOOKS Children’s picture books with pre-loaded audiobook players bound inside. Each book reads to the child as they follow along and even asks them questions about the story.
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