Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries
Date: Jun. 1 - Aug. 1

Early registration begins May 1!

'Color our World' at the library as the 2025 Summer Reading Program is here! People of all ages may participate by signing up and reading 20 minutes a day to earn incentives and prizes all summer long. Your local Peoria Public Library also offers several special summer events that can be enjoyed by the whole family! Those attending the events can even earn additional points! The program runs from June 1 through August 1, so be sure to sign up today and find your next adventure at the library!

• To learn more about the Summer Reading Program and special events at your local Peoria Libraries, Click Here.
• To sign up for the program and enter your minutes, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 10:30 a.m.

Come learn how to create and open files, create folders, and to print.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 5:30 p.m.

Come create an antique-style paper lantern with scenic, silhouetted panes that can be illuminated from within!  Decorative stamps, ink, markers, paper and battery tea light provided. Improvise your own scenic design for the lantern, then admire your handiwork through the glow! Registration required. 

• To register, Click Here.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Last Wednesday of the month: May 28, Jun. 25 & Jul. 30
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Adults, do you like to play classic games like Uno, Rummikub, Mahjong as well as plethora of others? If so, join us for a spirited afternoon of gaming once a month at Sunrise Mountain Library!

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Thursday, May. 29
Time: 5:30 p.m.

Planning ahead is the greatest gift you can give yourself and your family. It’s a way to ensure your wishes are followed and give everyone peace of mind. Join us at Peoria Main Library for a free workshop that simplifies the pre-planning process and empowers you to take charge of your legacy.

• To register, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries
Date: See below

Join us as Vanessa Severo, the playwright and actor of 'Frida...A Self Portrait', invites us to experience the world of Friday Kahlo! As part of Peoria Arts and Culture's Guest Artist Residency, Vanessa is passionate about utilizing the element of Suzuki method in her work to challenge the boundaries of storytelling, and explore the depths of movement, composition, and the power of stillness.

Locations/Dates

• Sunrise Mountain Library - Thursday, Jun. 5, at 2 p.m. Join us for a meet-and-greet with Vanessa Severo!
   
• Peoria Main Library - Saturday, Jun. 7, at 11 a.m. Join us for a performance and talk-back with Vanessa Severo!

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Come watch Arizona-made movies as they come back to the big screen in the Main Library's Willow Room theater! Each film is accompanied by a discussion moderated by Jeannie Berg, a film professor at Glendale Community College.

Date/Title:

• Jun. 14 - Bells of St. Mary's (1945).
• Jul. 12 - Oklahoma! (1955).
• Aug. 9 - McClintock (1963).
• Sept. 13 - Alice Dosen't Live Here Anymore (1974).
• Oct. 11. - Can't Buy Me Love (1987).

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 3rd Wednesday of the month: Jun. 18, Jul. 16 & Aug. 20
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Peoria’s entrepreneurs and community leaders are invited to join us for a casual, welcoming morning of coffee, sweet treats, and conversation with local economic development representatives. Whether you're seeking technical assistance, funding opportunities, educational resources, or connections with local organizations, this is an excellent opportunity to engage with peers and learn about the support available to you.

City representatives from various departments and partner organizations may also be present to share valuable information that could benefit your business. If there are specific topics or resources you'd like us to highlight, please don’t hesitate to let us know. This event is designed to foster networking, exchange ideas, and provide practical insights to support business growth in Peoria.

For any questions or additional information, feel free to reach out to the Economic Development team at Business@peoriaaz.gov. We look forward to connecting with everyone! For more information and to reserve a spot, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Days: The 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Join us at our book club for foodies! Once a month, find a recipe in a cookbook that matches our theme, cook it up, and bring it to the group to share! Once you have chosen your dish to bring, contact Adam Poage by email at Adam.Poage@peoriaaz.gov to let him know what recipe you will be bringing so we don’t have a lot of duplication in the dishes we will sample on meeting night. At the meeting, we discuss what we liked/disliked about the cookbooks while we eat. The specific cookbooks will be held at the upstairs reference desk for club members to check out a month before the meeting day.

Dates/Titles:

• Jun. 11 - Your Heritage (any recipe from a culture you share your heritage with). It's thyme we appreciate our roots.
• Jul. 9 - BBQ Cookout, bring your favorite side or desert (hot dogs will be provided). Lettuce relish these delicious sides.
• Aug. 13 - Find any recipe where the food is meant to be served cold. "My gazpacho is souper cool.'

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 6 p.m.

If you love reading Romance, then this is the group for you! Join us each month to discuss a new romantic read. Please email Payten McGinn at Payten.McGinn@peoriaaz.gov with any questions about the club.

Dates/Titles:

• Jun. 9 - "Craving" by Helen Hardt.
• Jul. 14 - "One-Star Romance" by Laura Hankin.
• Aug. 11 - "Done and Dusted" by Lyla Sage.
• Sept. 8 - "The Last Love Note" by Emma Gray.

Library: In-person and Virtual
Days: The 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 6 p.m.

Bring a friend and come join us for a discussion of some great books and some fun! Newcomers are always welcome! The club will be offered in both virtual and in-person formats. Please contact Kathie Jackson at (623) 773-8650 or Kathie.Jackson@peoriaaz.gov to register for either the virtual or in-person option. For those choosing to join virtually, an e-mail with a link to the event will be sent to you the day of the meeting.

Dates/Titles:

• Jun. 17 - "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah.
• Jul. 15 - Theme - Read a 'beach read'.
• Aug. 19 - "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
• Sept. 16 - "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.

Library: In-person and Virtual
Days: The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 6 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 in-person or virtually on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a lively discussion. Contact Kathleen Wade at (623) 773-7578 or e-mail Kathleen.Wade@peoriaaz.gov for more information and to register for the virtual option. For those attending virtually, an e-mail link to Zoom will be sent before the meeting.

Dates/Titles:

• Jun. 19 – "Little Woman" by Louisa May Alcott.
• Jul. 17 – "The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War" by Erik Larson.
• Aug. 21 – "The Woman They Could Not Silence" by Kate Moore.
• Sept. 18 – "Rabbit" Cake by Annie Hartnett.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Fridays
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m

Adults, join us at the Peoria Main Library and enjoy a relaxing morning, coloring and drinking coffee with new friends. All supplies provided. We hope to see you there!

Library: Peoria Main Library in the Activity Room
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join our sewing club on Wednesdays for fun, laughter, and of course sewing! Use our machines or bring your own. Experienced adult (18+) sewers please.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: See below

Meet fellow crochet, knitting, and sewing/needlework enthusiasts! Bring your own project to start or work on. Share ideas, help, tips, and patterns along with friendly and cheerful conversation. Beginning to advanced needlecrafters are all welcome. Must be 18 years of age and older to participate.

Days/Times:

• Saturday, May 24: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries

If you would like to get started with computer basics, e.g. Microsoft Word, internet searching, downloading e-books, using databases, using our catalog etc., please speak to a reference librarian about scheduling an individual appointment. These half-hour blocks allow one-on-one help with the topic of your choice. When scheduling an appointment, please let the librarian know what your question is and what result you are aiming for.

Please call the following to check availability and schedule an appointment:

• Peoria Main Library - (623) 773-7578.
   
• Sunrise Mountain Library - (623) 773-8650.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Wednesdays: Jul. 9, Sept. 10 & Nov. 12
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Learn about lactation and breastfeeding from Lauren at AZ Breastfed Babies. Registration required.

• To register, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month: Jun. 18 & Jul. 16
Time: 5:30 p.m.

Join us to have your questions answered by a licensed Medicare insurance agent. Medicare 101 offers practical advice on transitioning into or navigating through this complicated system. Join or change plans during Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment ends Dec.7.

• To register, Click Here.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 2nd Thursdays of the month: Jun. 12, & Jul. 10
Time: 5 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of retirement planning in our modern world. With so much information out there, it can be difficult to decipher which is helpful and which isn't. Join us as we dive into topics like tax-efficient withdrawals, Social Security, and investing for retirement. Bring your burning questions and gain knowledge in a relaxed, classroom setting. Registration is required.

• To register, Click Here

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 3rd Thursday of the Month
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Join us to improve your Spanish skills for work, travel, fun! Come practice speaking Spanish with other learners and native speakers in a casual, fun environment. All levels welcome! For adults and youth ages 10+ (youth must be accompanied by an adult). Please e-mail caunderhillaz@gmail.com or call (602) 614-5161 with any questions.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 3rd Saturday of the month: Jul. 17, Aug. 21 & Sept. 18
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Master Gardener volunteers 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.

• To start your Practice Tests, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: The 1st Wednesday of the Month: Jun. 4, Jul. 3 & Aug. 7
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Announcement: The Dungeons & Dragons club is changing days to the first Thursday of the month starting July 3. Please contact the Peoria Main Library at (623) 773-7578 with any questions.

Play Dungeons & Dragons at the Peoria Main Library the first Wednesday of every month from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Pre-generated characters and dice are provided. For ages 13 and up. Registration is required.

• To register, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: The 3rd Tuesday of the month; Jun. 17 & Jul. 15
Time: *New Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tired of battling over too much screen time? Wish you could just sit down and play a game IRL (In Real Life)? Then try out our monthly Family Board Game Night! Gather around to play classics like Candy Land, Uno, or Jenga. For the more adventurous, try out a family-Friendly strategy game like “Oregon Trail: The Card Game”, “Outrun the Bear” or “Exploding Kittens”. Come on and enjoy a game night every third Tuesday of the month at the Peoria Main Library.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 3rd Wednesday of the Month: Jun. 18 & Jul. 16
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Teens and adults, come enjoy a blend of fun and education with virtual reality at your local library! Each month will present different activities and themes - all in the amazing world of VR!

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month: Jul. 17, Aug. 21, & Sept. 18
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, competition, and bonding with your loved ones. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a complete newbie, there’s something for everyone! Come check out a range of fun video games from Spiderman 2, Lego Brawls, and Princess Peach Showtime! No need to sign up, just show up and have some fun!

Library: Peoria Main Library
Dates: The 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

In the mood for foot-tapping music? Monday Night Melodies, a free concert featuring two sets, is for you! A variety of music, from Country and Bluegrass to folk, oldies, and ethnic will entertain you. The program takes place in the Main Library's Willow Room, which will open for attendees at 5:30 p.m. on the days of the concerts.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Days: The 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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

Check out a Culture Pass and get free admission for 2 people at one of fourteen popular venues around the valley. Enjoy the arts, museums, performances and more for free! They are available at both The Peoria Main Library and Sunrise Mountain Library, cannot be placed on hold and are subject to availability.

Available at your library's Circulation Desk

• Click here to see a list of Culture Passes Available @ Your Peoria Public Libraries.
• Visit the Culture Passes at the Act One webpage.
• See a list of Culture Pass performances and venues in the Metro Phoenix area.
• Fill out a Act One Culture Pass Survey - In English or In Spanish.