TEENS
CAREER EXPLORERS (AGES 12–18) Choosing a career or college focus with so many options can be overwhelming. Meet a diverse group of individuals who are following their passions and dream jobs. From Firemen to business owners, you’ll listen to experiences and career advice firsthand. Career Explorers are for students who are looking to find what fields might inspire and motivate them to continue their education and provide direction for their future.
1st Wednesdays, 3 pm | Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6
TEEN CRAFT (AGES 12–18) Join us for a fun craft and make friends! Materials will be provided. Register at
libraryevents@avondaleaz.gov or (623) 333-2661.
3rd Tuesdays, 4 pm | Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19
ADULTS CRAFT IT UP! Please bring your own needlework/knitting/ crochet or other projects and coffee mug. Instructional books are available. Mondays, 11 am
KEEP LEARNING COURSE SERIES TEACH YOUR KID TO RIDE A BIKE A hands-on course covering basic skill-building exercises and tips for teaching yourself or your child how to ride a bicycle. Feel free to bring your own bicycle and bicycle-riding student! Helmets are required for adults and children who will be riding bicycles. Bicycles are not required to learn the exercises and skill-building tips.
Sunday, Jan 9, 2 pm
DESERT SURVIVAL Avoiding and surviving emergencies in harsh arid wilderness with minimal resources is essential knowledge every outdoor enthusiast should have. Acquire basic knowledge, skills and confidence essential for surviving in the desert for 12-72 hours. This course will discuss shelter, water, food, first aid, navigation, and signaling. This is an indoor course in a classroom setting.
Sunday, Feb 6, 2 pm
KNOW YOUR ARIZONA PARK: GRAND CANYON Grand Canyon National Park is among the most beautiful, exciting, and dangerous places in Arizona. This course will cover the park’s most popular hikes, including the rim-to-rim, as well as camping and backpacking. This course will also reveal some of the canyon’s history and secrets.
Sunday, Mar 6, 2 pm January - April 2022 • 5
COMPUTER BASICS Build confidence and competency with Windows and basic laptop computers. Take a tour of Windows features and menus. Learn about computer components and ports. Practice file creation, keyboard and mouse use.
Saturday, Jan 8, 2 pm | Saturday, Mar 5, 2 pm
SMART PHONE BASICS In this course learn how to navigate your smart phone with ease. Explore tips and tricks for using the built-in features, touchscreen, settings, shortcuts, applications, and more. Walk away with a more effective means of communication and the confidence to use your smartphone to its full capacity. Course will cover both Android and Apple phone features. Bring your phone to class.
Saturday, Jan 15, 2 pm | Saturday, Mar 12, 2 pm
RESUME BUILDING AND INTERVIEW BASICS Learn tips for crafting an effective resume. Through a review of resume content and formatting best practices, students will learn to tailor their resume so that they are competitive for positions of interest. Be sure to bring your current resume. This course will also cover tips for the interviewing process to successfully help you prepare for any job interview!
Saturday, Jan 29, 2 pm | Saturday, Mar 26, 2 pm
ADULT CRAFT Join us for a fun craft and make friends! Materials will be provided.
4th Sundays, 3 pm | Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24
SPECIAL EVENTS VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY SPONSORED
STORYTIMES (AGES 0–5) 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 Wednesdays, 11:15 am | Jan 12, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 13 Family Storytime
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 11:15 am | Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, Mar 3 & 17, Apr 7 & 21 and May 5
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