SPECIAL EVENTS


COMMUNITY CONNECTION EXPERIENCE Jan 1 through Feb 28 Who are the People in your Neighborhood? Participate in the Avondale Public Library’s Community Connection Experience and get to know your neighbors. Pick up a tracker at Civic Center or Sam Garcia Library, do at least four activities and win a book. Follow us on social media or check our website for details.


IN-PERSON PARENTING WORKSHOPS Avondale Public Library, in partnership with AZ Children's Association and Maricopa County Health will be hosting a series of free parenting workshops for parents of children ages 2–5 years. Space is limited; registration is required.


FIRST FIVE YEARS This 4-session series will help you nurture your child with a “just right” combination of freedom and positive discipline. Participate in First Five Years™ & learn:


✓ Child Brain Development ✓ Prevent Tantrums & Other Challenges ✓ Calming Techniques ✓ Prep for School Readiness


Space is limited. To register, contact Carmen Angulo cangulo@ arizonaschildren.org or (480) 416-0739.


Tuesdays, 1 - 2:30 pm | Feb 15, 22; Mar 1 & 8


EAT, PLAY, GROW Participants will learn fun, physical activities to do with their children, and new tips on eating healthy. For parents of children age 5 years or younger. Participants will receive a class certificate and a gift. To register, contact Jasmine Sanchez at (602) 568-9771 jasminesanchez@mail.maricopa.gov


Wednesdays, 10:15 am | Apr 6, 13, 20, 27


RAISING A READER® This engaging series includes 4 workshops for parents, and participants receive free books and a Raising a Reader® library book bag to KEEP!


Participate in Raising a Reader® and learn:


✓ How to excite your child with books & build a reading routine at home


✓ Effective techniques to foster language & early literacy development ✓ Helpful connections with your local library ✓ How book sharing promotes healthy brain development


To register, please call Carmen Angulo (480) 416-0739 or email cangulo@arizonaschildren.org. Thursdays, 1 - 2 pm | Apr 21 & 28; May 5 & 12


4 • RAVE January - April 2022 TM


1-2-3- MAGIC This 4-session series for parents of children ages 2-5 years gives parents the knowledge and tools to provide positive discipline and a supportive environment.


Topics include:


✓ Managing Difficult Behavior ✓ Encouraging Positive Behavior ✓ Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships


Space is limited. To register, contact Carmen Angulo cangulo@arizonaschildren.org or (480) 416-0739. A meeting link will be provided by the parent educator after registration.


Thursdays, 1 - 2 pm | Jan 13, 20 & 27; Feb 3


VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY SPONSORED STORYTIMES Registration is required.


Join us for stories, songs and a craft. The first 25 children will receive a free book of their own. Wigglers to Walkers (Ages 0–2) 2nd Mondays, 10:15 am | Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11 Preschool Storytime (Ages 3–6) 2nd Tuesdays, 11 am | Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12


SCIENCE SATURDAYS Join us for a fun, interactive event celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! Follow us on social media or check our online calendar for details on each week’s unique program!


Saturdays, 4 pm, in February and March


STEAM-FEST This is a fun filled extravaganza, celebrating STEAM for families. Activities featuring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.


Wednesday, Feb 23, 3:30 – 5:30 pm SAM GARCIA LIBRARY


CHILDREN WIGGLERS AND 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 program designed to boost brain development followed by playtime.


Wednesdays, 11:15 am (Requires registration.)


FAMILY STORYTIME (AGES 2–6) Storytime is packed with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays! We’ll share fun stories with simple storylines and predictable plots that will support your child’s developing literacy.


Thursdays, 11:15 am (Requires registration.)


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