Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Get help and advice on making your resume top-notch! Polish it, power it, and launch your career with confidence!

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 3rd Wednesday of the month: 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
Date: Thursday, Aug. 21
Time: 5:30 p.m.

Sharpen your interview skills at Hire Ground: Mock Interviews! Librarians will be available for one-on-one, panel, and group mock interviews to help you build confidence and prepare for real-world opportunities. Registration required.

• To register, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Mondays & Fridays, Sept. 5 - Oct. 17
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

This free program provides caregivers with essential resources to improve care and support young children's development. These components help prevent caregiver burnout, foster community, and provide ongoing support and learning opportunities to strengthen caregiving skills. Caregivers will explore subjects ranging from fire and water safety, nutrition and safe sleep, early childhood brain/behavior development, and approaches to screen time.

• To register, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: See below

Join our Countdown to Career series at 4 p.m. to explore various career paths, build résumés and cover letters, and practice interview skills. Led by Kishen Newton, Professional Development Coach and Consultant, this free, hands-on series also includes professional presentation tips and a visit from the Dress for Success mobile unit providing professional apparel, and a free professional headshot provided by the City's Office of Communications. Prepare for your next opportunity with us and don’t miss the Rio Vista Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.! Registration required.

Dates/Topics:

• Monday, Sept. 8, @ 4 p.m. - Career Discovery. Explore career options using online tools and your interests.
• Tuesday, Sept. 9, @ 4 p.m. - Resume and Cover Letters. Build a standout résumé and a strong cover letter.
• Wednesday, Sept. 10, @ 4 p.m. - Mock Interviews. Practice interviews and get real-time feedback.
• Thursday, Sept. 11, @ 4 p.m. - Dress for Success. Learn how to dress and present yourself professionally.
• Saturday, Sept. 13, @ 10 a.m. - Career Launch Day! Use the computer lab, get styled by Dress for Success, and take a free professional headshot.

To register, Click Here.

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:

• Sept. 13 - Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974).
• Oct. 11 - Can't Buy Me Love (1987).

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: See below

Peoria Launch & Learn is a monthly workshop series designed to equip aspiring and current small business owners with the knowledge and tools they need to start, grow, and sustain their businesses. In collaboration with the City’s Economic Development team, the Chamber of Commerce, and SCORE, this series offers expert-led sessions on core business topics like business planning, branding, marketing, legal essentials, financing, and emerging technologies like AI. This series aims to foster local entrepreneurship by providing practical guidance and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of our community.

Dates/Topics*:

• Wednesday, Sept. 17, @ 5:30 p.m. - The ABCs of Business.
• Wednesdays, Oct. 1 & 15, @ 5:30 p.m. - Branding 101 & Marketing Strategies.
• Wednesday, Nov. 5, @ 5:30 p.m. - HR & Legal Basics

*Topics are subject to change.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: 3rd Saturday of the month: Sept. 20, Nov. 15 & Dec. 20
Time: 1 p.m.

Do you want to garden but don't know where to start? Join us at our 'Learn as We Grow' Program, where we will teach you all the basics, from planting, to water conservation and how to grow things in this Arizona climate! Don't have the materials, don't worry we will provide for you. Everyone of any age is welcome to join us, so come Learn as We Grow!

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 24
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Have you ever received calls or texts from an unknown number selling you something that seems too good to be true? What about emails or physical mail claiming or demanding payment? Scam artists and fraudsters look for ways to take advantage of consumers. Nancy Juarez from the State Attorney General’s Office will be presenting information on how to protect yourself from fraud, warning signs it might be a scam, and common scams to look out for.

• Call (623) 471-9355 to sign up today!

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

Join Chef Larry Canepa as he explores the bustling streets of Bangkok to the vibrant markets of Mexico City. The world offers a dazzling array of street food delights, each region boasting unique flavors and culinary traditions. Street food is the ultimate in casual dining and an ultra-sensory window into the culinary heritage of a hungry metropolis. Registration required.

• Peoria Main Library - Saturday, Sept. 27, @ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. To register, Click Here.
   
• Sunrise Mountain Library - Tuesday, Sept. 30, @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. To register, 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.

Dates/Titles:

• Sept. 10 - Hispanic Heritage month. Make any Hispanic recipe. "Come in for a tostada-ly awesome night of food."
• Oct. 8 - Bring in a spooky recipe. Any type of food made to LOOK spooky or fun for a creepy style. Example: Crescent roll-wrapped hot dogs, all bandaged up - “Mummy Dogs”.
• Nov. 12 - Slow Cooker! Any recipe made in a crock pot/slow cooker. “Keep Calm and Crock On.”
• Dec. 10 - Breakfast for dinner! Make any dish that you would see at breakfast. "Omelette you in on a little secret... breakfast puns rule."

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:

• Sept. 8 - "The Last Love Note" by Emma Gray.
• Oct. 6 - "The Boyfriend" by Freida McFadden.
• Nov. 10 - "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach.
• Dec. 8 - "How My Neighbor Stole Christmas" by Megan Quinn.

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:

• Aug. 19 - "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
• Sept. 16 - "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.
• Oct. 21 - Theme - 'Any book by Marie Benedict'.
• Nov. 18 - "Intermezzo" by Sally Rooney.

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:

• Aug. 21 – "The Woman They Could Not Silence" by Kate Moore.
• Sept. 18 – "Rabbit" Cake by Annie Hartnett.
• Oct. 16 – "The Sandman, vol.1, Preludes & Nocturnes" by Neil Gaiman.
• Nov. 20 – "The Women" by Kristin Hannah.

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, Aug. 23: 11 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 13: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 27: 11 a.m. - 2:45 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: Peoria Main Library
Date: See below

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 the Peoria Main Library are for you. The classes are open to all adult members of the public. Please feel free to bring your devices for the related classes.

• Thursday, Aug. 28 @ 5:30 p.m. - Marketing and Branding Basics. To learn more, Click Here.
• Monday, Sept. 8 @ 2 p.m. - Basic Computer Concepts. To learn more, Click Here.
• Monday, Sept. 15 @ 2 p.m. - Intermediate Computer Concepts. To learn more, Click Here.
• Tuesday, Sept. 23 @ 2 p.m. - Social Media. To learn more, Click here.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Wednesdays: 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: Wednesday, Aug. 20 & Tuesday, Sept. 9
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: Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Nov. 4 & Dec. 2
Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

This educational seminar will bring clarity to the fundamentals of Medicare, and enable you to make informed decisions. The seminar is helpful for people that are new to Medicare, as well as existing Medicare card holders. This program is presented by Allison and Adam Lubenow, owners of Senior Advisors. Registration is not required.

Topics covered include when to enroll in Medicare and how to evaluate this decision, how to ensure you aren't overpaying for healthcare and medication, the top five Medicare mistakes we encounter and how to prevent making these mistakes, the parts of Medicare, comparing Advantage Plans to Supplement Plans (Medigap), how to choose the best drug card (Part D) for your individual needs, and how to choose your insurance carrier.

• For more information and to register for an event reminder, Click Here.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Sept. 25, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11
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: Aug. 16, Sept. 20 & Oct. 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: 1st Wednesday of the month: Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 & Dec. 3
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Announcement: The Dungeons & Dragons program will be returning to its first Wednesday of the month schedule beginning in September, starting with the session on Sept. 3.

Play Dungeons & Dragons at the Peoria Main Library the first Thursday 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; Aug. 19, Sept. 15 & Oct. 20
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: Aug. 20 & Sept. 17
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: 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.

Dates/Performers:

• Aug. 25: Hannes Kvaran solo and with the Up A Creek Trio - folk music.

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.