IN-PERSON PARENTING WORKSHOPS


Avondale Public Library, in partnership with AZ Children's Association and Maricopa County Department of Public Health will be hosting a series of parenting workshops for parents of children ages 2 – 5 years. These are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required.


CREANDO UN LECTOR (RAISING A READER)® Este interesante programa incluye 4 talleres para padres y los participantes reciben de regalo libros y una bolsa de biblioteca de Raising a Reader.®


Participe en Creando un Lector y aprenda:


✓ Cómo animar a su niño(a) con los libros y construir una rutina de lectura en casa


✓ Técnicas efectivas para el desarrollo del lenguaje y alfabetización temprana


✓ Conexiones útiles con la biblioteca local y el aprendizaje de ✓ Como el compartir libros promueve un desarrollo cerebral saludable


Espacio limitado. Favor de registrarse con Yaneth Laird (602) 291- 8408 o ylaird@arizonaschildren.org.


Martes, 1 - 2 pm | Enero 4, 11, 18 y 25


EAT, PLAY, GROW A 4-week series of fun and interactive trainings for parents of children 5 years and younger. Learn exciting physical activities to do with children as well as fun tips about healthy eating and nutrition. Participants will receive a class certificate and free gifts. Children are welcome to attend the training.


Email JasmineSanchez@mail.maricopa.gov or call (602) 568-9771 to register.


Tuesdays, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm | February 1, 8, 15 & 22


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 please contact Carmen Angulo cangulo@arizonaschildren.org or (480) 416-0739.


Tuesdays, 11 am - 12:30 pm | Mar 15, 22, 29 & Apr 5 VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING


CHILDREN FAMILY STORYTIME (AGES 2-6) Join us for a fun storytime program where we read, rhyme and sing songs.


Videos posted Wednesdays, 10 am


MORE TO EXPLORE (AGES 6-12) Weekly videos focus on STEAM for Tweens. Kits available for pickup one week in advance, call or email to register.


Videos posted Wednesdays, 4 pm 6 • RAVE January - April 2022


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CUENTOS EN ESPAÑOL VIRTUALES (0–5 ANOS) Cada semana compartiremos una historia, rimas y canciones que ayudaran a ejercitar las mentes y la curiosidad de sus niños.


Los videos se publican viernes, 10 am


TEEN TEEN TAKE AND MAKE KIT (AGES 12–18) Monthly teen craft. Kits available for pickup one week in advance, call or email to register.


Videos posted Tuesdays, 4 pm | Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5


ADULT GED PREP CLASSES (AGES 16+) GED Program is designed to prepare students ages 16 and older to pass the GED exam in Math, Social Studies, Civics, English, and Science. Completing the GED provides students with their high school equivalency (HSE) diploma. Various Days and Times available, please visit our website for more information.


ESL/ELAA CLASSES (AGES 16+) English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) is designed to provide English language instruction from basic to high intermediate level students ages 16 and older. The program integrates the four components of English learning (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with job readiness skills such as resume writing and interviewing skills. Various Days and Times available, please visit our website for more information.


ADULT TAKE AND MAKE KIT (AGE 18+) Monthly adult craft. Kits will be available for pickup one week in advance call or email to register.


Videos posted, 2nd Tuesdays, 4 pm | Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12


FRANK TALKS Join us for free, thought-provoking series of discussions on important issues facing our communities, produced in partnership with Arizona Humanities and the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records. As this is meant to be an open discussion between the host and participants, these programs will not be recorded. Check our online calendar or call/email for more information.


4th Fridays, 12 – 1 pm | Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27 (Registration Required)


CHECK-OUT MOBILE HOTSPOTS & CHROMEBOOKS! Mobile hotspots allow AVONDALE LIBRARY


CARDHOLDERS who do not have home internet access to easily get online from almost anywhere using a Wi-Fi- enabled device such as a phone, tablet or laptop. For more information call (623) 333-2665 or visit www.avondalelibrary.org.


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