TEEN ANIME CLUB (AGES 13 – 17) A monthly event for teenagers to watch Anime, engage in discussions, and appreciate Japanese culture, with a fun activity.
2nd Fridays May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8 3 pm
TWEEN CRAFT (AGES 10 – 12) Join us as we craft and DIY our way through the summer. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 3 pm
TEEN/ADULT (AGES 16+)
ESOL CLASSES BY ACYR English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are hosted in partnership with ACYR. For registration, please contact hannahe@
acyraz.org. To begin after start date, contact ACYR to register.
La Biblioteca Sam García está ofreciendo clases de Inglés para Hablantes de Otros Idiomas en asociación con ACYR. Para inscribirse, póngase en contacto con
hannahe@acyraz.org. Usted puede unirse después de la fecha de inicio, pero todavía debe ponerse en contacto con ACYR para inscribirse.
Tuesdays and Thursdays Jul 8 – Sep 25 Martes y Jueves
ADULT (AGES 18+)
DEVICE ADVICE 45-minute one-on-one appointments are available for assistance with cell phone, tablet or computer use, downloading e-books, streaming movies, and other device issues. To schedule, call (623) 333-2601.
AYUDA CON APARATOS ELECTRONICOS Aproveche nuestra ayuda personalizada de 45-minutos para cualquier persona que necesite asistencia básica con el uso del teléfono móvil, la tableta, la computadora, la descarga de libros electrónicos, el streaming de películas y mucho más. Llame al (623) 333-2601 para hacer una cita.
6 – 8 pm 8 de Jul – 25 de Sep 6 – 8 pm
NEEDLE & THREAD Work on your knitting, crochet, or other craft projects while chatting and sharing tips with fellow crafters. Bring your own materials and coffee mug. Instruction books available.
Mondays 10 am
ADULT CRAFT Join us once a month for crafts. Materials will be provided. Registration required, visit
www.AvondaleAZ.gov/Rec.
2nd Saturdays May 10, Jun 14 , Jul 12, Aug 9 2 – 3 pm
LEGO NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY Join us at the Sam Garcia Library for a fun night of Lego building and relaxing tunes. Registration required, visit
www.AvondaleAZ.gov/Rec.
Fri Jul 25 5:30 – 7 pm
LEGAL CLINIC The State Bar of Arizona will be providing a FREE legal clinic for ages 18+ at the Sam Garcia Library. Registration required for appointment, email
findalawyer@staff.azbar.org. Volunteer legal professionals will provide free consultations in the areas of family, estate planning, and landlord/tenant.
Sat Jun 28 1:30 – 4:30 pm A BRAIN-FRIENDLY LIFE: HOW TO MANAGE MENTAL OVERLOAD
AND STOP “GLITCHING” Presented by Marisa Menchola, Ph.D., ABPP-CN. Join Dr. Menchola, a clinical neuropsychologist and author of “A Brain Friendly Life,” to review concrete strategies that help improve the functioning of our depleted and overwhelmed brains.
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BEYOND BOOKS Borrow a STEM kit, art supplies, games, and sports equipment. Items can be checked out for seven days with a library card in good standing, limited to one item per card. A one-time waiver must be signed.
CITIZEN SCIENCE KITS Help real-world scientists in the advance- ment of scientific research by making observations, collecting data, and sharing your results! Check out a science kit and get started today.
CULTURE PASSES Library cardholders can check out an Act One Culture Pass for two FREE admission tickets to participating arts and cultural institutions.
May 31 2 – 4 pm
For more information and availability of these and other library materials, please visit the Avondale Public Library website and catalog.
SEED LIBRARY Over 20 varieties of herbs, vegetables, and fruits are available. Check them out with your card and plant! No need to return any seeds. Help us create a more sustainable Avondale.
STORIES TO GO! These special take home kits are 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 storytelling.
WONDERBOOKS Children’s picture books with pre-loaded audiobook players bound inside. Each book reads to the child as they follow along and asks them questions about the story.
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TEEN & TWEEN BOOK BOXES Book Boxes are free and available monthly for youth ages 10 – 17 with their own library card. Each Teen Book Box will contain at least one library book to borrow, a review card, and 2 - 3 fun items to keep. Sign up monthly at
www.AvondaleLibrary.org/BookBox.
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