Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries
Date: Nov. 18 - Jan. 4

Join our Winter Reading Program this holiday season! Get a prize just for signing up, then read at least 20 minutes for 20 days, marking off each day on your reading log. Turn in the completed log to your local Peoria Public Library for a finisher prize. When completed, each participant will also get a register-to-win slip for a chance to win a great prize basket! Reading logs may be picked up at your local Peoria Public Library starting Nov. 18 and the completed logs are due back by Jan. 4. The program is open to all ages.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Spring session dates to be decided.

Does your child need help reading? Book Buddies is a program where we pair your child with a teen volunteer to help gain confidence while reading aloud. This program is suited for students in grades K-5.

• 1st quarter sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Jan. 29 - Mar. 12, from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  To apply, Click Here. Applications are due by Jan. 22.
   
• 2nd quarter sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Mar. 26 - May. 7, from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  To apply, Click Here. Applications are due by Mar. 19.

Teens - for more information about becoming a Book Buddy mentor, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Dec. 2 - Jan. 4

Celebrate the magic of the season with a Lego building contest full of imagination! This season's theme is Winter Whimsy and possible creations can include, but are not limited to: a futuristic city, enchanted forests, or even mythical creatures. Build your design and bring it in for a chance to win a prize! For ages 6-17.

• Forms will be avialable at the library starting Dec. 2.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: The 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Come visit us every month to learn and create many forms of art with WHAM (What's Happening Art Movement), thanks to Peoria’s Arts Grant Program! For ages 12 - 17. Space is limited and registration is required.

To register, Click Here.

Dates/Projects:

• Nov. 27 *Special Holiday Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Native American History Month – Dream Catchers.
• Jan. 22 - Winter Wonderland Acrylic Landscape Painting.
• Feb. 26 - Black History Month - Kimmy Kantrell inspired Abstract Expressionist Face Paper Sculptures.
• Mar. 26 - Paper Quilled Frames.

Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries
Date: Monday, Dec. 2
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Teens, get into the holiday spirit and come to the Peoria Main Library to build and decorate a gingerbread house! Use graham crackers, frosting, and candy to create your own wintery masterpiece - to take home or eat! Registration is required.

• Peoria Main Library - To register, Click Here.
   
• Sunrise Mountain Library - To register, Click Here.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month: Dec. 4 & Dec. 18
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Play Dungeons & Dragons at the Sunrise Mountain Library the first and third Wednesday of the month. For ages 13-17. Registration required.

• To register, Click Here

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: The 1st Wednesday of the Month: Dec. 4, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2 & May 7
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
*Special Christmas Adventure: Saturday, Dec. 21, from 3 p.m. - 5 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
Date: Saturday, Dec. 7
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Teens and tweens, join us for a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament! Prizes for 1st place will receive a Culvers Value Basket coupon, Enamel Pin, & a lanyard; 2nd place will receive Two In & Out Hamburger coupons, one LEGO Mystery Mini-figure & lanyard; 3rd place will receive 1 In & Out Hamburger coupon, Enamel Pin, and a Lanyard. Everyone who plays gets a free Uptown Jungle 1 hour of play and stickers! For kids 8 - 17.

Registration is required. Please call (623) 773-7556 with any questions.

• To register early and ensure your spot, Click Here.
• Registration on the day of the program runs from 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. with no guarantee of available spots.

E-sports Disclaimer: Be aware that all ages involved will compete together in the same bracketing system.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: The 2nd Tuesday of the month: Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 8 & May. 13
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Teens and adults, come enjoy a blend of fun and education with VR at your local library! Each month will present different activities and themes - all in the amazing world of VR. No registration required, for ages 13 and up.

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
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Curious about K-Pop? Join our latest social club - Hello K-Pop WV - your west valley connection to hang out and K-Pop! Open to all ages, great for both newbies and K-Pop veterans.

Bring your trading binders, and projects to work on as we trade pcs, decorate toploaders, craft concert freebies and enjoy a playlist of the most current K-Pop releases.

Please make sure to bring enough water, shoes and comfortable clothing to dance!

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: The 3rd Wednesday of the month: Dec. 18
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Are you a fan of anime/manga like Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, or My Hero Academia? Come watch anime, discuss manga, and even try authentic Japanese snacks at the Peoria Public Library! For ages 12 - 17.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 4th Wednesday of the month: Dec. 18*, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 26 & Apr. 23
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Join us each month after school on the 4th Wednesday to get crafty with fun projects. Registration not required.

*Announcement: Due to the holiday schedules, Crafternooners will be on the third Wednesday of the month during November and December.

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.

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.