Welcome to your weekly look at upcoming programs, events, and library resources!
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🧒 Storytime with Ms. Terry
August 5 | 10:00 a.m. – Main Library
Enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft! Toddler Playgroup follows at 10:40 a.m. All ages welcome.
🎨 Anime Club for Teens
Starts August 5 | Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m. – Main Library
Grades 6–12 can enjoy anime viewings, themed crafts, and drawing workshops with Ms. Katie.
📘 Teen Activity Board (TAB)
August 8 | 3:45–4:45 p.m. – Vista Grande Library
Ages 12–17 can help plan teen events and earn community service hours. Apply at the front desk.
🧶 Crochet & Knitting Club
Fridays | 3:30–5:00 p.m. – Vista Grande Library
Bring your yarn and needles! Ages 12+. Some materials available while supplies last.
🥬 Garden Cooking Demo – Featuring Kale
August 9 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Vista Grande Library
Learn how to cook with garden-grown kale. Includes demos, tasting, and recipe handouts. Ages 16+.
🎥 Family Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
August 9 | 2:00 p.m. – Main Library
Start the dragon-themed movie series with this family favorite. Snacks with screw-top lids allowed. Children under 12 must be supervised.
🌿 Master Gardener Presentation: Container Gardening
August 9 | 10:30–11:30 a.m. – Vista Grande Library
Learn from the experts! This month’s topic: Container Gardening & Grow Bags. No registration required.
📅 Upcoming garden classes:
Sept. 13 – Growing Grains
Oct. 11 – Composting
Nov. 8 – Square Foot & Intercropping
Dec. 13 – Tips, Tricks & Tools
📖 Adult Book Club
August 4 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Vista Grande Library
This month: Oh No, Not the Home by Peggy Rowe
Next up: The River We Remember by Kent Krueger
📌 Ongoing Services & Opportunities
Mayor’s Reading Club – Volunteer one hour per month reading to K–3rd students.
Universal Class – Free online learning for all ages with your library card.
Tech Tutor Time – One-on-one help with phones, tablets, social media & more.
GED Support – Free program for adults pursuing a high school diploma.
Reserve a Study Room – Available daily at both locations.
Donate Books – Support the library by donating books. Call ahead for large donations.
Volunteer with ACE – Tutor adults or ESL learners through the Adult Community Education program.
Act One Culture Pass – Free admission to Arizona attractions. Available at both libraries and the Bookmobile.
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