Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Saturday, Feb. 15
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fans of video games, comic books, anime, and all things nerdy are invited to the Peoria Main Library's LibraryCon! There will be crafts, gaming, an amazing vendor hall, and even an all-ages costume competition with one of two Nintendo Switch Lites as the grand prize! Signups for the costume convention will take place on the day of the event, so make sure to arrive right at 10 a.m. to secure your spot.

Special Activities:

• Costume Competition: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• "Cosplay on your Budget" panel presented by special guest Kori Ann Cosplay: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Saturday, Mar. 8
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library for our annual 'Bravo Peoria' family event! This year we are 'Wild About Reading' as we put our safari hats on and begin the adventure of a lifetime! Learn about all the services and collections the Peoria Public Libraries have to offer our community while enjoying the many fun and free family activities available. The Friends of the Peoria Public Library will also be hosting an incredibly huge book sale offering new favorites yet to be discovered! We look forward to seeing you there!

If you would like to be an exhibitor/vendor at Bravo, please fill out and submit the vendor form by Clicking Here.

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

Join us at the Peoria Main library for a fabulous faux flower craft. Using artificial flowers, create a statement centerpiece or gift for someone special for Valentine's Day. Adults 18+ years old. Registration required.

• Sunrise Mountain Library - Tuesday, Feb. 11, @ 5:30 p.m. To register, Click Here
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• Peoria Main Library - Thursday, Feb. 13, @ 5:30 p.m. To register, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12
Time: 6 p.m.

Some stories cannot just be told. They must be experienced… Playback Arizona provides innovative, improvisational performances in which members of the audience tell true stories from their lives and then watch the stories be brought to artistic life by the ensemble of actors and musicians. Weaving improvised scenes with music, movement, and metaphor, Playback Theatre performances reflect the diversity of human experience and celebrate our common humanity. Every performance is different, and any true story from your life is welcome — or just sit back and enjoy others’ stories!

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Saturdays: Feb. 15 & Feb. 22
Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Games are an integral aspect of human culture and history. Professor Max Fogleman will trace the archaeology and history of games from the earliest evidence from antiquity to the present. He will focus on the origins of modern classics (chess, backgammon, cards, etc.) in ancient China, Mesopotamia, India, and Egypt, along with studying the games of African and European origin.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: The 3rd Tuesday of the month; Feb. 18
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 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 WHATEVER Tuesday of the month at the Peoria Main Library.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Saturday, Mar. 8
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us at the Peoria Main Library for a series of workshops teaching important life skills, including budgeting, car care, cooking - and much more! March's class offers Chef Larry Canepa detailing tips and tricks on how to build your pantry! Registration is required.

• To register, Click Here.

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.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo de la Biblioteca Estatal de Arizona, Archivos y Registros Públicos, una división de la Secretaria de Estado, con fondos federales del Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas.

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:

• Feb. 12 - Chocolate desserts & charcuterie boards (one or the other). This charcuterie is a cut above the rest.
• Mar. 12 - Irish heritage month. Irish I had more of these tasty bites!
• Apr. 9 - Vegetarian or meat substitutes (cultured meats too). These veggies are a-peeling!
• May 14 - Asian Heritage month (Any Asian dish). Wonton a piece of this?

Library: Virtual
Days: The 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 9 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 on the second Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. on Zoom to discuss some great books! Contact Cathy Coffman at (623) 773-8650 or e-mail Cathy.Coffman@peoriaaz.gov for more information. An e-mail with a link to the meeting will be sent to you.

Dates/Titles:

• Feb. 12 - Read any biography.
• Mar. 12 - Any Frieda McFadden book.
• Apr 9 - "Still Life" by Louise Penny.
• May 14 - "No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith.

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:

• Feb. 10 - "The Perfect Marriage" by Jeneva Rose.
• Mar. 10 - "A Novel Love Story" by Ashley Poston.
• Apr. 14 - "The Summer Pact" by Emily Giffin.
• May 12 - "This Summer Will be Different" by Carley Fortune.

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 Cathy Coffman at (623) 773-8650 or Cathy.Coffman@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:

• Feb. 18 - "Educated" by Tara Westover.
• Mar. 18 - "Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.
• Apr. 15 - Re-read a book from childhood.
• May 20 - Any book by Lisa See.

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:

• Feb. 20 – "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers.
• Mar. 20 – "James" by Percival Everett.
• Apr. 17 – "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" by T J Klune.
• May 15 – "The Cuban Affair" by Nelson DeMille.

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:

• The 2nd Saturday of the month: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• The 4th Saturday of the month: 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: Virtual

Connect Arizona’s Digital Navigators are a team of library staff from around the state who provide one-on-one phone assistance to help Arizona communities get online. We serve as a free tech support hotline for digital learning and information on accessing low-cost internet and computer offers. Sponsored by the Arizona State Library.

Connect to the Digital Navigators here: https://connect-arizona.com/digital-navigators

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Wednesdays: Mar. 12 & May 14
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: Feb. 19 and Mar. 19
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.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Feb. 12 & Mar. 4
Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Announcement: The March session has been moved to Mar. 4 at 1 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 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, Click Here.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 2nd Thursdays of the month: Feb. 13, Mar. 13, Apr. 10 & May 8
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.

Announcement: The February session of the Spanish Conversation Group has been moved to Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Please call (623) 773-8650 with any questions.

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
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: Mar. 5, Apr. 2 & May 7
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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
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:

• Check back soon for the February line up.

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.