*** Summer Reading, Programs & Events Information Will Be Available Starting May 1 ***

*** Learn About the Peoria Libraries' Closure on Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day ***

*** Learn About The Peoria Main Library's Mar. - Aug. Construction Project ***

Library: Peoria Main Library
Dates: Saturday, May 12
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Leap into action and join us for Librarycon! Witness the presentations on comics, manga & anime! Participate in crafts & activities for the kids! AND, best yet, enter in one of the three Cosplay Contests: Children 6-11, Teens 12-18, and Adults 19+! Don't be a sidekick and miss out on all the fun!

• Presentation Topics Include: Creating and Selling Your Own Board Games, Podcasting in the Comics World, Manga 101, Sewing Cosplay Costumes, Comics in the Classroom, Cosplay Makeup and much more!
• Activities Include:
  A Star Wars Story Time @ 11:15 a.m.
  Kiddie Costume Parade @ 11:45 a.m.
  Crafts for the kids during the event.
  All ages can play xBox games during the event.
  

Library: Peoria Main Library
Dates: Mar. 19 - Apr. 30

April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate, we are having a poetry contest. Submit your original poem creation by Apr. 30 at the Adult Reference desk on the 2nd floor for a chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift card! For ages 12 and up only please. Professional poets are not eligible. Inquire at the Adult Reference Desk for more information. The winner will be selected based on the best poem.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Days: Thursdays
Time: 2 p.m.

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

• Apr. 26 - "Dead Wake" by Erik Larson.
• May 24 - "Love and other Consolation Prizes" by Jamie Ford.
• Jun. & Jul. - Summer Break.
• Aug. 23 - "Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Every great book starts with a great beginning. Start your day with a great beginning at the Great Beginnings Book Club. Join us in the Adult Fiction section on the second Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to meet new people and discuss good books.

Dates/Titles:

• May 9 - "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman.
• Jun. 13 - Classic Novels.
• Jul. 11 - Summer Reads.
• Aug. 8 - "Summer Hours at the Robber’s Library" by Sue Halpern.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 p.m.

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.

Dates/Titles:

• May 15 - "Sam’s Letters to Jennifer" by James Patterson.
• Jun. & Jul. - Summer Break.
• Aug. 21 - "Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain.

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

Want to meet some interesting characters? Open a book. Want to meet some real-life interesting characters, too? Join the Novels @ Night Book Club! Book clubs are a great way to talk with friends and meet new people while exploring and discussing (hopefully!) good books. Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a lively discussion. Adults 18+ please.

Dates/Titles:

• May 17 - Reader’s Choice.
• Jun. 21 - Any Biography.
• Jul. 19 - Young Adult/Teen Book.
• Aug. 16 - "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles.

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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
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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

Special Sewing 101
Every Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. from Apr. 18 through Jul. 25, you can come in and earn your Beginning Sewing Certification with the wonderful ladies at Sew Smart Wednesdays!

Registration is required: Call (623) 773-7578 or email: Jennifer.Crowell@peoriaaz.gov or Mary.Gable@peoriaaz.gov

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library in the Community Room
Date: Thursdays; May 3, Jun. 7, Jul. 5, and Aug. 2
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Do you love to craft? Drop in and explore a variety of project stations for teens and adults! Ages 12 & up. No registration required.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays; May 5 & 6
Time: All Day

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: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Sundays; May 6 & 20, Jun. 3 & 17, Jul. 1 & 15 and Aug. 5 & 19
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
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 that harkens back to the days of our grandparents and those before them.

• May. 8 - Learn to Embroider – Mason jars.
• Jun. 12 – Learn to Craft – Paper crafting.

Registration is required: Call (623) 773-7578 or email: Jennifer.Crowell@peoriaaz.gov or Mary.Gable@peoriaaz.gov

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Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Dates: Visit here for topics, dates and times.

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: Peoria Main Library
Dates: The second and fourth Monday of the month; Apr. 23, May 14, Jun. 11 & 25, Jul. 9 & 23, Aug. 13 & Aug. 27
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Is English your second language? Then, this is the class for you. Join us to practice your new English skills with others who are also learning English. Each class is focused on a topic to help your daily life.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Dates: Monday, May 7
Time: 11 a.m.

Have you heard about essential oils, but not sure what all the buzz is about? The average person applies 300 chemicals to their body every single day! Most are from things like soaps, makeup, hair care, lotion, etc., and all those ingredients that we cannot even pronounce are literally poisoning our families. Health and safety data only exists for 15% of all the chemicals out there! Essential oils are a better way, and you need them in your home as part of a simple, chemical-free lifestyle. Come learn in an informative class how you can begin to ditch the toxins!

Library: Peoria Main Library at the Adult Reference desk
Dates: Thursday, May 10
Times: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Did Santa bring you a new tablet computer? Come learn how to download free library books to your tablet using the Greater Phoenix Digital Library and never have a late fee again! Monday, Jan. 22 anytime from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Main Library reference desk.

Library:Sunrise Mountain Library
Dates: Saturday; May 19
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: 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 @ http://peoriaaz.driving-tests.org/arizona/.

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Library: Peoria Main Library in the Adult Reference Area
Date: The last Wednesday of the month; Apr. 25
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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; Apr. 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; Jun. 6, 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
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 1 p.m.

What better way to spend an afternoon than in a cozy theater watching classic movies? Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a classic movie back on the big screen.

Movie Titles and Dates:

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 the 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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