Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries
Date: Saturday, Mar. 1 - Saturday, Apr. 12

In-N-Out Burger’s “Cover to Cover” reading program always starts the first Saturday in March and runs for six weeks. Children ages 4 to 12-years-old may earn a good-for-one hamburger or cheeseburger Achievement Award card by reading five books or reading for 300 minutes. If a child is unable to read on their own, a parent or guardian may read to them. Each child may earn up to a maximum of three cards during the program, and cards are redeemable at all In-N-Out Burger locations. Reading Logs will be available at your local Peoria Public Library starting Mar. 2. Completed logs will be due back at the Library by Saturday, Apr. 12.

Library: Peoria Main Library

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.

• 3rd quarter sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Jan. 29 - Mar. 12, from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Registration Closed.
   
• 4th 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 & Sunrise Mountain Libraries
Date: Mar. 1 - Apr. 1

Release your inner bard and enter our poetry contest for a chance to win a prize and share your work on-stage! Visit your local Peoria Public Library or access the entry form linked below for contest rules and to submit your poem. Entries may be turned in starting March 1, with all entries due by April 1. For age groups 8-12, 13-17, and 18+.

• To view and complete the online entry form, Click Here.

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

Join us for this special performance by PapaHugs! PapaHugs' world is a place where imagination and music takes you anywhere you want to go! Children, their parents and Grandparents will laugh and sing along to the songs of PapaHugs himself David Sharpe.

• Peoria Main Library - Friday, Mar. 21, at 11 a.m.
   
• Sunrise Mountain Library - Friday, Mar. 21, at 2 p.m.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: Saturday, Mar. 29
Time: 11 a.m.

Kids, join us for bubble making, chasing, popping, and of course dancing! Bubble foam sensory bins will be available for those with sensory sensitivities. The party will be held in the park to the north of the library. Registration required

• To register, Click Here.

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

Maricopa County’s Vector Control Department offers a free STEM classroom presentation on Mosquitoes. Students will learn about the mosquito lifecycle, ways to prevent mosquitos from being around the home, and how to help “fight the bite”.

• Sunrise Mountain Library - Wednesday, Apr. 9, at 2 p.m.
   
• Peoria Main Library - Thursday, Apr. 10, at 3:30 p.m.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: The 3rd Tuesday of the month; Apr. 15, May 20 & Jun. 17
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: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries
Date: See below

The University of Arizona's School of Mining and Mineral Resources presents "Rocks and Minerals, Properties and Uses". This presentation is geared for grades 4-12. Students will learn how to identify minerals, or practice using the skills they already have, with a set of minerals commonly used as ore minerals for the metals and materials we use to build the world around us.

• Peoria Main Library - Thursday, Apr. 17, at 3:30 p.m.
   
• Sunrise Mountain Library - Thursday, Apr. 24, at 5:30 p.m.

Library: Old Town Community Garden - 10225 N 83rd Ave.
Date: Tuesday, Apr. 22
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Join the library as we take Toddler Time outside! Come to Peoria’s Community Garden located along 83rd Avenue and Jefferson Street for garden themed songs, stories and activities with Miss Jenni and our Community Center Friends.

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

The Flood Control District of Maricopa County offers a free STEM classroom presentation on Flood Safety at Peoria Libraries. This program will help students understand weather, monsoon storms, and the dangers of flooding specific to Maricopa County, complete with hands-on activities.

• Sunrise Mountain Library - Thursday, Apr. 24, at 11 a.m.
   
• Peoria Main Library - Thursday, Apr. 24, at 3:30 p.m.

Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries

Both libraries offer a number of different storytime opportunities for a variety of audiences, including Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Baby Storytimes, Sensory-Sensitive Storytimes and much more! Each storytime emphasizes the importance of forming a strong basis of literacy and creating a life-long love of reading.

Announcement: Storytimes at the Peoria Main Library and Sunrise Mountain Library will be on hiatus the week of Mar. 17 to accomidate all the fun and free programs happening during Peoria Unified School District's spring break. They will return for their normally scheduled days and times the week of Mar. 24. Please call the Peoria Main Library at (623) 773-7578 or Sunrise Mountain Library at (623) 773-8650 with any questions.

• Click here to learn all about the Peoria Public Libraries' Storytimes and their days/times.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Dates: See Below

Interested in robotics? Join us as Gabriela Gabaldon from Ecorobotik hosts different robotics workshop, where students will discover robotics and its applications. Learners will build a basic electronic circuit and be introduce to the usage of Tinkercad. For kids grades 4 - 8. Registration is required as is a parental consent form.

Registration and the consent form can be accessed via the EcoRobotik website at: https://ecorobotik.com/librarypartnerships/. See the 'Sunrise Mountain Library' section to register for the individual sessions.

Dates / Times:

• Monday, Apr. 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
• Monday, May 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Dates: See Below

Interested in robotics? Join us as Gabriela Gabaldon from Ecorobotik hosts different robotics workshop, where students will discover robotics and its applications. Learners will build a basic electronic circuit and be introduce to the usage of Tinkercad. For kids grades 4 - 8. Registration is required as is a parental consent form.

Registration and the consent form can be accessed via the EcoRobotik website at: https://ecorobotik.com/librarypartnerships/. See the 'Peoria Main Library' section to register for the individual sessions.

Dates / Times:

• Monday, Mar. 24 – from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday, Apr. 28 – from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• May - TBD

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month: Apr. 5 & 19 and May 3 & 17.
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Brain Powers partners with libraries and community organizations to provide introduction to fun after-school social activities for students that develop/reinforce critical thinking, problem solving, depth of thought, situational awareness, & a range of other concepts, in order to achieve the best results when problem solving using applied tactics & techniques. Using in-person strategy/puzzle games, students learn through play. Our experienced & entertaining Instructors guide student learning through challenges for lifelong intellectual benefits! For kids aged 6-14. Registration is free, but required.

• To register, Click Here.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Parents/guardians, looking for something for the kids to do after school in a nonjudgmental space? Families are invited to join us for various fun and interactive activities every Monday and Thursday starting at 3:30 p.m. All kinds of crafts, STEAM challenges, games, and activities will foster these students' creativity, exploration, and team working skills. All are welcome to these programs, including families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory needs. Activities will vary from session to session. Please call the library at (623) 773-7578 to find out which activity we will be doing that day.
The Peoria Public Libraries are IBCCES Certified Autism Centers.

Upcoming Schedule:

• Mar. 20 - Butterfly Painting.
• Mar. 24 & 27 - Forensic Science Activity.
• Mar. 31 - Make your own book craft.
• Apr. 3 – Sensory STEAM Activity: Optical Illusions

Library: Peoria Main Library
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Kick off the weekend with Legos! Let your imagination run wild, or complete one of our challenge prompts. Legos will be provided by the library.

Since not everyone thrives in loud, high-energy environments, an adapted room will be available in tandem to provide an inviting space for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory needs.

Library: Sunrise Mountain Library
Date: The 1st Saturday of the month: Apr. 5 & May. 3
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Join Luke and Brandy Daukas to build some incredible Lego projects. Each month features a new theme to inspire the imagination! Registration is required. For kids ages 6 - 12.

• To register, Click Here.

PAWS 2 Read is an on-going program which allows children to read aloud to therapy dogs in order to improve reading skills. When children practice reading individually to trained therapy dogs (and their handlers) they become more confident readers, while having fun! After all, a dog will not correct them or make them feel awkward if they stumble.

• Peoria Main Library
  Day: The 3rd Saturday of the Month
  Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
   
• Sunrise Mountain Library
  Day: The 2nd Saturday of the Month
  Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m

Library: Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries

ABCmouse.com: The award-winning ABCmouse.com curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2–7+) build a strong foundation for academic success. ABCmouse.com is 100% educational, with more than 4,000 learning activities across all major subject areas-reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Best of all, kids love it. And it’s free to use in this library! From Age of Learning, Inc.

• Click here to access ABCmouse *Only available within the Library.

Library: Peoria Main Library
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month: Mar. 20, Apr. 17 & May 15
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
Date: 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 2 p.m.

A movie theatre experience for all families, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory needs. Sensory Friendly Screenings include brightened light levels, reduced sound volume and room for guest interaction.

Dates/Titles:

• Apr. 2 - 'Wall-E'.
• May 7 - 'The Peanuts Movie'.

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.