SAM GARCIA LIBRARY
CHILDREN WIGGLERS TO WALKERS (AGES BIRTH – 24 MONTHS) Join other parents and caregivers with their children for this interac- tive storytime program full of songs, movement, and dedicated playtime. This program includes plenty of opportunities for littles and their adults to build social skills and community building.
Wednesdays, 11 am
LET’S GO PLAY/ VAMOS A JUGAR (AGES 5-12) English and Spanish will be the main target of learning through books, games, and crafts.
Acompáñenos a un programa bilingüe dedicado a niños de 5 a 12 años, donde el inglés y el español serán el objetivo principal de aprendizaje a través de libros, juegos y manualidades.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 2 pm 1er y 3er Miercoles, 2 pm
MORE2EXPLORE (AGES 5 – 12) Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities from painting and crafting to building and robotics.
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 2 pm
FAMILY STORYTIME (AGES 2 – 6) This interactive storytime is packed with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays! We’ll share fun stories that will support your child’s developing literacy.
Thursdays, 11 am
TEENS TWEEN CLUB (AGES 10-12) Join us for our new Tween Club! For those who are no longer a kid and not quite a teenager. This program will feature various activities from crafts, gaming, DIY, and more!
Kick off event: Tue, Jan 9, 4 - 5 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4 - 5 pm
TEEN THIRD THURSDAYS (AGES 13-17) Teens are invited to try a new art project each month.
1st Thursday, 3 - 4 pm Jan 18: Duct Tape Wallets Feb 15: Anti-Valentine's Craft Mar 21: Zines Apr 18: DIY Magnetic Poetry
TEEN BOOK BOXES Register for a Teen Book Box to receive a box filled with fun stuff to keep, plus a library book to borrow! For teens 13-17 with their own Avondale Public Library card. Limited to the first 20 teens. Scan the QR code or visit our website to sign-up or learn more.
Registration opens January 1-15 and March 1-15.
ADULTS DEVICE ADVICE Take advantage of our 45-minute one-on-one help for anyone who needs basic assistance with cell phone, tablet or computer use, downloading e-books, streaming movies and more. Call (623) 333- 2601 to schedule an appointment.
AYUDA CON APARATOS ELECTRONICOS Aproveche nuestra ayuda personalizada de 45-minutos para cualquier persona que necesite asistencia básica con el uso del teléfono móvil, la tableta, la computadora, la descarga de libros electrónicos, el streaming de películas y mucho más. Llame al (623) 333-2601 para hacer una cita.
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, 10 am
BOOK LOVERS GROUP Each month features a different theme; you choose what to read related to the theme and then present your book to the group.
1st Thursday, 1 pm: Jan 4 – Award-winning Feb 1 – Love Mar 7 – Racing Apr 4 – Poetry
ADULT CRAFT Join us once a month for crafts and activities. Materials provided. Space is limited. Register by calling (623) 333-2601.
2nd Saturday, 2 pm: Jan 13 – Crochet 101 – Granny Squares Feb 10 – Painting and Crafting Valentine’s Day Cards Mar 9 – No-Sew Rope Baskets Apr 13 – Yarn Art
WEST VALLEY WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Become a part of this congenial group of published and aspiring authors. The focus is on getting published and getting people to read your work. All genres are welcome.
4th Saturday, 1:15 - 4:15 pm | Feb 24, Mar 23 & Apr 27
ESOL CLASSES BY ACYR Sam Garcia Library is hosting English For Speakers of Other Languages classes in partnership with ACYR January 23 to April 18.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm
Register via email at:
hannahe@acyraz.org. You may join after the start date, but you still must contact ACYR to register. A Q&A session about enrollment and the classes will be at Sam Garcia Library January 11 from 5 - 5:45 pm with an ESOL teacher.
La Biblioteca Sam García está ofreciendo clases de inglés para Hablantes de Otros Idiomas en asociación con ACYR de enero 23 hasta abril 18. Martes y Jueves de 6 - 8 pm
Para inscribirse, póngase en contacto con
hannahe@acyraz.org. Usted puede unirse después de la fecha de inicio, pero todavía debe de ponerse en contacto con ACYR para inscribirse. Si desea hablar con Hannah y con un profesor de ESOL en persona, habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas acerca de la inscripción y las clases, el día 11 de enero de 5:00 a 5:45 pm en la Biblioteca Sam García.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SAM GARCIA 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! (ALL AGES) Celebrate Sam Garcia Library’s 15th Anniversary with a special storytime featuring the book “Smiling Sam” by Sam Garcia Jr., a craft, games and treats! No registration is required.
Saturday, Jan 27 | 2 pm RAVE January - April 2024 • 5
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