Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries
Date: Monday, Oct. 9
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Peoria Main Library and Sunrise Mountain Library will be closed for professional development the morning of Monday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The buildings will open at 12 p.m. for the remainder of their normal operating hours.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 21
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us for a free, fun family event featuring many special guests, children's crafts, programs and a huge book sale! Be sure not to miss:

• The Dino Crew
• Deb's Dragons
• Reptile Ric
• James the Juggler
• Gary Sprague - The Singing Cowboy
• Inflatables
• A Rock Climbing Wall
• Face Painters
• And much, much more!

Bring a friend and come join us for a discussion of some great books and some fun! Newcomers are always welcome! Please call Cathy Coffman at 623-773-8650 for more information.

• Sept. 19 - "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
• Oct. 17 - "Call Me Mrs. Miracle" by Debbie Macomber.
• Nov. 21 - No Meeting.
• Dec. 19 - Come help us figure out what to read next year.

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Activity Room
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Dates/Titles:

• Sept. 21 - "Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty.
• Oct. 19 - "The Murder House" by James Patterson.
• Nov. 16 - Nonfiction book of your choice.
• Dec. 21 - No meeting.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Days: Thursdays
Time: 2 p.m.
 
Dates/Titles:

Bring a friend and come join us for a discussion of some great books and some fun! Newcomers are always welcome.

• Sept. 28 - "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
• Oct. 19 - "Light Between Oceans" by Stedman, M.L.
• Nov. 23 - No Meeting.
• Dec. 28 - No Meeting.

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Library: Peoria Main Library in the Activity Room
Days: Sundays
Time: 1 p.m.

Join us as we perform needle work by knitting, crocheting and quilting, all while engaging in friendly conversation on all range of topics. Beginners are welcome and you must be 16 years of age and older to participate.

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Activity Room
Days: Wednesdays; Sept. 20 & 27 and Oct. 11, 18 & 25
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Bring a project or start a project with our friendly group of sewers! Use the library sewing machines or bring your own. For more information email: Jennifer.crowell@peoriaaz.gov

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library in the Community Room
Date: Thursdays; Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Nov. 30 and Dec. 14
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Do you love crafting? Join onth for our drop-in family crafts! We’ll have a variety of project stations for teens and adults! Ages 12 and up, please! No registration required.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Sundays; Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Join us as we perform needle work by knitting, and crocheting, all while engaging in friendly conversation on all range of topics. Beginners are welcome and you must be 16 years of age and older to participate.

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Activity Room
Days: 1st Thursdays of the month
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
 
Dates/Topics:

Come join us on the 1st Thursdays of the month and learn to create a variety of paper crafts, from greeting cards to gift holders, tags and so much more! A new project and technique each week. You’ll leave with your project, plus ideas to go home and create more! All supplies are provided. Adults 18+ please. Tickets will be given out at 5:30 each day.

• Oct. 5 - 3D Haunted House.
• Nov. 2 - Thanksgiving Greeting Card.
• Dec. 7 - Gift Tags.

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Activity Room
Date: The second Tuesday of the month.
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Learn all the arts and crafts that are usually passed down from generation to generation. Each month we will have a special project the harkins back to the days of our grandparents and those before them. Registration is required by calling (623) 773-7578 or email: Jennifer.crowell@peoriaaz.gov

• Oct. 24 – Learn to Sew/Stencil: Fall Placemats.
• Nov. 14 – Learn to Sew: Thanksgiving Bunting.
• Dec. 12 – Learn to Sew/Embroider: Felt Ornaments/Christmas Bunting.
• Dec. 19 – Learn to NO Sew: Fleece Blanket (Family project).

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays; Oct. 28 & 29, Nov. 18 & 19 and Dec. 9 & 10
Time: 2:00p.m.

Become part of the latest trend in stress relief. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Coloring pages designed especially for adults and colored pencils will be provided, but feel free to bring your own art supplies.

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Adult Reference on the 2nd Floor.
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays; Oct. 28 & 29 and Nov. 25 & 26
Time: All Day

Adults of all ages who are feeling stressed and unfocused are quieting their minds and souls by putting away the smart phones and tablets and picking up pencils, markers, and crayons to color beautiful designs. All supplies are provided. Adults 18 and older please.

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Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Dates: For topics and times, visit the class schedule here.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a computer, or an MP3 player or digital camera, or go on to the internet, or have an email account, or learn about blogs and Facebook, or buy a computer? Then these classes at Sunrise Mountain Library are for you.

These classes are open to all adult members of the public.

Library: Main Library at the Adult Reference desk
Date: Monday, Sept. 18
Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Come learn how to download free library books to your tablet using the Greater Phoenix Digital Library and never have a late fee again!

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Dates: Thursdays; Sept. 21, Oct. 5 & 19, Nov. 2, 16 & 30 and Dec. 14
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

All levels are welcome to attend from beginners to native speakers. The group is led by James Abraham, a Spanish Faculty Member at Glendale Community College.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Dates: Saturdays; Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis. You can bring plant material or insect specimens for ID and advice

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Thursdays; Nov. 9 & Dec. 14
Time: 10 a.m.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to code, or are you interested in just increasing your technology skills? No coding experience needed. Absolute beginners are most welcome!

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Monday, Nov. 13
Time: 10 a.m.

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies, and plan for the future.

Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries

Peoria Public Libraries in partnership with Driving-Tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, offers free Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) practice tests to library patrons. The service includes free tests specifically based on the state’s DMV materials. It is the only site of its kind to include accessibility tools that let users hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, magnify text, and mask portions of the screen for greater visibility on the practice tests.

• Start your Practice Tests here: http://peoriaaz.driving-tests.org/arizona/

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Library: Peoria Main Library in the Willow Room
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 1 p.m.

What better way to spend a hot Arizona afternoon than in a cool theater watching classic movies! Join us every Tuesday this summer for a classic movie back on the big screen.
Movie Title and Date:

• Sept. 19 - The Birds.
• Oct. 3 - Frankenstein.
• Nov. 7 - My Fair Lady.
• Nov. 21 - Big Jake.
• Dec. 5 - White Christmas.
• Dec. 19 - It’s a Wonderful Life.

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Adult Reference Area
Date: Saturdays & Sundays; Sept. 23 & 24, Oct. 21 & 22, Nov. 18 & 19 and Dec. 16 & 17
Time: All Day

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Want to meet others who do to? Join us to put together the puzzle of the month. Adults 18+ please.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Dates: Wednesdays; Sept. 27, Oct. 11 & 25, Nov. 8 & 22 and Dec. 13 & 27
Time: 2 p.m.

Come play Phase 10, UNO, Old Maid, Hearts, Rummikub and other card and board games with us.

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Willow Room
Dates: Monday Nights
Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

In the mood for foot-tapping music? Monday Night Melodies, a free concert featuring three 20-minute sets, is for you! A variety of music, from Country and Bluegrass to folk, Oldies, and Ethnic will entertain you.

Visit the schedule here for the upcoming line-ups.

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Willow Room
Date: The first and third Tuesdays of every month
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

A free jam session open to everyone. Stop by and make some music!

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Activity Room
Date: The second and fourth Thursdays of the month
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. We are an “open” club actively welcoming new members! Please visit as often as you wish – no commitment or fees are required until you decide if the club is a good fit for you.

Check out a Culture Pass and get free admission for 2 people at one of fourteen popular venues around the valley. Participating locations include the Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Art Museum and more! Both libraries offer Culture Passes.

Available at your library's Circulation Desk

• Click here to view a complete list of Culture Passes at the Act One webpage.
• See a list of upcoming Culture Pass performances.
• Click here to fill out the Act One Culture Pass Survey.

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