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For more information and availability of these and other library materials, please visit the Avondale Public Library website and catalog.
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 and get started today!
BEYOND BOOKS Check out a STEM Kit, art supplies, sports and fitness equipment, games, sensory and accessibility items, musical instruments and more!
CULTURE PASSES Library cardholders can check out an Act One Culture Pass for two FREE admissions or tickets to participating arts and cultural institutions or performing arts events.
WONDERBOOKS Our new collection of children’s picture books have pre-loaded audiobook players bound inside. Each interactive book reads to the child as they follow along, asking
questions and enhancing early literacy skills. (This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.)
SEED LIBRARY Seasonal varieties of herb, vegetable and fruit seeds are available to check out and plant! Help us create a more beautiful and sustainable Avondale. Up to three seed packets may be taken out in a three-week period. Seed packets are automatically removed from your account with nothing to return and no late fees ever!
STORIES TO GO! Enjoy special take-home kits called “Stories To Go” 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.
CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY PROGRAMS All library programs are FREE!
CHILDREN
WIGGLERS TO WALKERS (AGES BIRTH – 24 MONTHS) Short stories, songs, rhymes and movement in this language enrichment program designed to boost brain development. Mondays, 10: 15 am & 11 am
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3 – 5) Get your child Kindergarten-ready through picture books, educational activities, cooperative skill-building practice, and play. Bring your dancing shoes and your loudest singing voices!
Tuesdays, 11 am
FAMILY STORYTIME (AGES 0 – 6) Join us every other Saturday for fun, social time with other families to hear stories, sing songs, dance, play and make crafts!
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 2 pm
Registration may be required. For schedules, program information and updates, please visit us at
www.avondalelibrary.org. Register for events at
EmailLibrary@avondaleaz.gov or call (623) 333-BOOK (2665).
}Get homework help } Connect with a live tutor } Send your paper to the writing lab } Access FREE lessons and resources
Videos, activities, writing labs, and other enrichment activities 24/7, as well as tutoring via chat from 2 pm to 11 pm, seven days a week, in both English and Spanish.
VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY SPONSORED STORYTIMES Stories, songs, activities and/or a craft. At the end of these special sponsored storytimes, children will receive a free book of their own, courtesy of the Valley of the Sun United Way!
Wigglers to Walkers (Ages 0 - 2) Mondays, 10: 15 & 11 am | May 22, Jun 26, Jul 24 & Aug 28
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 6) Tuesdays, 11 am | May 9 & 23, Jun 13 & 27, Jul 11 & 25, Aug 8 & 22
Family Storytime (Ages 0 - 6) Saturdays, 2 pm | May 13, Jun 10, Jul 8 & Aug 12
BLOCK PARTY (AGES 5 – 12) Free form brick building, younger siblings welcome. All supplies included.
Wednesdays, 4 pm RAVE May - August 2023 • 3
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