CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY PROGRAMS All library programs are FREE!
ALL AGES
KINDNESS ROCKS! Come paint a rock to spread kindness in our Kindness Rocks! Garden is in front of the library. Ongoing, check the library Events Calendar for opportunities to paint your own rock.
ALL INCLUSIVE YOGA Learn and practice basic yoga and breathing techniques. This class offers a fun, judgment-free environment for people of all abilities and ages.
1st Monday | 4 pm
NATIONAL HONEYBEE DAY CELEBRATION Join us to celebrate the hard work and busy lives of our backyard besties, honeybees! Join Master Beekeeper, Connie Moore, of Honey Hive Farms, for a presentation featuring a live, contained bee colony and a delicious honey tasting!
Saturday, August 17 | 2 pm
CHILDREN (AGES BIRTH-12), PARENTS AND FAMILIES 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 enrichment program designed to boost brain development. Mondays, 10:15 am & 11:15 am (Please attend only one session.)
EAT, PLAY, GROW PARENTING WORKSHOP (AGES BIRTH – 5) Learn fun physical activities to do with your children and new tips for eating healthy in this four-part workshop. Each participant will receive a class certificate and a gift. To register contact Jasmine Sanchez at (602) 568-9771 or
jasminesanchez@mail.maricopa.gov.
Wednesdays, 4:45 pm | May 1, 8, 15 & 22 CHECK THIS OUT!
For more information and availability of these and other library materials, please visit the Avondale Public Library website and catalog.
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 advancement of scientific research by making observations, collecting data, and sharing your results. Check out a Citizen Science Kit today!
CULTURE PASSES Library cardholders can check out an Act One Culture Pass for two FREE admissions or tickets to participating arts and cultural institu- tions 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.
4 • RAVE May - August 2024
STORIES TO GO! We have created special take-home kits called “Stories to Go” that are available for checkout. Developed especially for our youngest patrons, 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.
TEEN BOOK BOXES Teen Book Boxes are now monthly! This service is free for teens ages 13-17 with their own library cards. A Teen Book Box will contain at least one (1) library book to borrow, a review card, and 2-3 fun items to keep.
Registration may be required. For schedules, program information and updates, please visit us at
www.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 @CityofAvondaleAZ – Library
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3 – 6) This high-energy, interactive program is designed to help get your child Kindergarten-ready through a combination of picture books, educational activities, cooperative skill-building practice, and play. Bring your dancing shoes and loudest singing voices!
On July 2nd, join us for National UFO Day with a special “Adventures in Space” story and alien themed crafts.
Tuesdays,11 am
LETTERS TO CHARACTERS (AGES BIRTH – 12) Visit the “Letters to Characters” Station and leave a letter for your favorite storybook characters! A new character is featured twice a month and personalized replies from the characters are available for pick-up at the Information Desk every other Monday.
Visit the library's website for a list of upcoming characters.
CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK MAY 6-12 (AGES BIRTH – 12) Celebrate early literacy education by joining the Civic Center Library for free children’s book giveaways at our regularly scheduled children’s Storytimes during the week of May 6-12!
READING DRAGONS KIDS CLUB (AGES 5 – 12) The library’s Reading Dragons Kids Club rewards reading with trading cards. Stop by the information desk to pick up your Starter Pack, or to collect your weekly set of cards. Join us for Kid’s Club meetings to trade cards, design characters, and create lore for your collection!
4th Saturday, 10 - 11 am | May 25, Jun 22, & Aug 24
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