Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in Oak Grove Road Walnut Creek, AZ. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.
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A free bilingual early reading program for young ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions, April 7 to May 14, 2026. Our program includes: in-person learning classes, at-home activities, skill building, and fun! Registration is required. Families...
Are you looking to share your love of sewing and crafting? Join us on the 1st Monday of the month at Coyote Library to share sewing, knitting, and crafting tips and techniques. All are welcome from beginners to advanced. No supplies or equipment provided. Attendees bring their own projects to share.
<p>Join us and get creative! Each month, we feature a special craft for you to create and take home. This month’s project: painting canvas tote bags.</p>
<p>Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Sensory Storytime will feature dim lighting, quieter...
Fun and engaging activities for toddlers aged 2-5 years.
Experience Garden: After Dark, where the desert shines brighter, the trails glow with color and Desert Pulse creates a perfect nighttime escape.
Join us to read and discuss great mysteries! This months selection is <i>The Queens of Crime</I> by Marie Benedict. Anyone is welcome, even if you havent read the book and would just like to listen in on the discussion. Registration needed. Adults.
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!
Shop from over 50 talented vendors. Plus, activities for kids include free face painting, glitter tattoos, and character appearances!
Who’s it for? Children birth to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will share simple yoga poses, book, stories, songs, and rhymes in a fun, interactive program. What will we learn? Learn how yoga and movement can help you and your child practice...
<p>Got an art project but no place to work? Curious about a new medium but missing the supplies? This program is perfect for young artists aged 12-18! Dive into creativity in a fun, supportive space, whether you're working solo or teaming up on group projects. With loads of supplies to play with,...
Join us for Baby Storytime at Central Library. You are encouraged to bring a blankie to snuggle your little one during the Storytime. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Visitors to..
<p>Enjoy your love of books and cuisine with others at this monthly Book Club.</p><p>This Month: Salads</p><p><em>Cookbook: "Edible" online magazine. Please bring a salad from this website from any area of the country.</em></p><p><em>Literature: "The Farmer's Wife: My Life in Days" by Helen...
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Join us for a crafty afternoon. We will have everything ready for you and your family to enjoy doing a relaxing, stress-free, engaging, and beautiful craft. Easy to learn for ages five and up. Ten and under will need an adult's help. The crafts are fun for kids, teens, and adults.
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers. Tickets...
The Contemporary Literature Book Club is a friendly and informal group. New participants are always welcome! The group reads current literary fiction, including many Pulitzer Prize winners. Titles are selected based on group suggestions and availability through the library. All meetings are held on.
The Literati meets once a month, starting on Mondays from 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Join in on our lively conversations! January -Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of WWII by Graham February-Orbital by Harvey March-The Cartographers by Shepard April-Foster by...
<p>In honor of Cinco de Mayo, embrace the rich tradition of Talavera pottery by painting your own ceramic mugs. Using bright acrylic paints, replicate the intricate patterns characteristic of this Mexican art form. </p>
A young man joins a rebel alliance working to overthrow an evil empire that's taking over the galaxy. Make a craft inspired by the movie and may the force be with you. Materials will be provided. Registration is required for all participants and must be 18 or older.<br /><br />Run Time: 2HR
Join Ironwood's Book Club! Book lovers ages 18 meet the first Wednesday of every month to discuss a member-chosen book. This month, we will discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman. In June, our book will be The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation. No...
In partnership with the Foundation for Blind Children, this inclusive sensory storytime invites children ages 0–5 and their caregivers to explore literacy through all five senses. Families will engage in movement, music, and hands-on play while exploring books together, including print, braille,...
Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event. Date and time may change without notice.
Join us for a mid-week hang out and get creative at the library! We'll have a new craft or game each week, and an art cart for your own projects. Come and go as you please, any time between 3:30 and 5:00. A small snack will be provided.
If you have an interest in yarn crafts (embroidery, crochet, weaving, or knitting), please join us. All are welcome: young or old, beginners or experts. This is weekly meeting to share ideas and learn some new skills. Bring your own supplies.
Do you like to knit, crochet, or craft? Come in, sit a spell, and work on your latest project while enjoying the company of other crafters.
Babies love stories and songs! The stories we read at Babytime are short and engaging, and the babies enjoy moving with the music. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Babytime storytime is approximately 20-25 minutes; it's designed for babies up to 18 months of age..
<p>Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States! Once a month, we will celebrate this anniversary through songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.</p>
Are you looking for a chance to have fun? Stop by Ironwood Library on the first Wednesday of the month to learn how to create a new papercraft! Each month, paper, glue and other supplies will be provided during the program. All participants will meet in the main lobby area and have the opportunity.
Got a favorite book, or book cover you love? Let's paint it on a brick. Start your brick book collection by painting a book cover on a brick to place in the garden or on a bookshelf in your home.
If you are 8-12 years old, read our graphic novel for this month, then come join other kids your age to talk all about it.<br /><br />This month we will read: TBA
Complete a new project every week! Guided instruction on Zoom using acrylic paints and various techniques. Register online and reach out to the library to receive your free supply kit and link. 18+
<p>Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. </p><p>(No fires will be present.)</p>
<p>Explore new ways to draw and build while learning about sculptor Ruth Asawa and her amazing airborne creations! This<br>program is intended for ages 3 and up. Registration begins April 30. If registering more than one participant, please register each attendee separately.</p>
Join us each month to create a simple craft that you can take home and enjoy. This month we will make a tiny library.<br />Have Fun and Be Creative!
<p>It's May the 4th. Be With You Day! Join us for a special <em>Star Wars</em> themed storytime. All Jedi, Imperials, Rebels and First Order members are welcome! Costumes are encouraged! </p>
Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Rinconada Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and...
<p>Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers. </p>
For first through fifth graders, Saguaro is offering a Reading Power Hour. This is your student's chance to pair up and practice their reading with one of our friendly teen volunteer buddies! Paired reading is an excellent way to build up literacy skills, social skills, and confidence. Who is...
Learn to embroider, crochet, and more with guided lessons and all supplies provided. Each week will teach a new skill and teens will have a chance to explore our drafting books, make friends, and learn together. No registration necessary. Ages 12-18.
Join a group of people in reading and discussing great mysteries. This months selection is <i>Lethal Prey</I> by John Sandford. Anyone is welcome even if you havent read the book and would just like to listen in on the discussion. The program will be held in The Programming Room at the...
Get ready for a fun and creative time! Mother's Day/Blooming Season- Floral watercolor cards.<br />Learn simple watercolor techniques to paint flowers and create cards or mini art prints.<br /><br />*Sponsored by Friends of the Goodyear Library*
Fun and engaging activities for toddlers aged 2-5 years.
Activities, games, and craft projects just for teens! Materials to work on school projects available. Bring a friend, or make a new one! No registration required. For teens 13-18.
<p>The US National Park system is a huge point of national pride and envied throughout the world. Its history and development are an interesting story, and it is enhanced by the work of two US presidents, from different eras and political parties, who happened to be cousins, who saw the...
Children 18 -36 months old are invited to join us on Thursdays for age appropriate stories and activities. During this program, care givers will engage with their child developing early literacy skills. This months theme is My Body.
