The Arizona Room celebrates “Arizona Silver” with a display featuring items from our collection which explore silver, from the excitement of its extraction in mining, to the calm of its beauty in different artistic forms.

Who’s it for?  Babies up to two years old and their favorite grownups

What will you do?  Play, sing, and read with your baby in a warm and nurturing program.

What will your baby learn?  Growing brains need to hear lots of language! Your baby will learn to recognize the small sounds and patterns in language and add new words. Babies and their favorite adults will also build social skills as they learn and play with other families with young children. 

Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #babytime

Arizona Center for Youth Readiness (ACYR) GED® Classes

Need your GED? You can now take GED classes at College Depot at Burton Barr Central Library.

 

Class Times: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 1 - 4pm 

 

Provided by Arizona Center for Youth Readiness, class sessions are a mix of lessons directly from instructors followed by self-paced work on the computer with instructor guidance. Participants find success in an environment based on educational strategies that focus on practical applications of information and not simply prepping for a test. 

 

To learn about enrollment requirements: Call ACYR 602-252-6721 ext. 202 or visit https://acyraz.org/

Need help in your job search? Sit down and receive guidance from an employment specialist to get your job search on the right track and get employed! Drop by, our specialist will be in every Tuesday!

Sign in at the PHXWorks table on the second floor near the service desk.

Presented in partnership with ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix.

#PHXWorks #reentry #re-entry workforce career careers

For babies up to 23 months, with a caregiver.  Hearing rhymes, stories, and songs helps develop language skills.  Using sign language speeds babies' language development.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, South Mountain Community Library Chapter.

Join us every Tuesdays morning at the Agave Library.  Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation: adult coloring books!  Coloring generates wellness, quietness and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity.

We'll provide all the materials you need to give it a try.  Coloring pages from books designed especially for adults as well as colored pencils and crayons will be provided.  Come for coloring and conversation.  Adults only, please.

#artsandcrafts  

 

eLearning

Kids aged Birth-5 (accompanied by a favorite adult), share books, stories, songs, rhymes and music in a fun interactive program that helps build literacy skills.
What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories, and have opportunities to engage in active storytelling, become more successful readers. #pplstorytime  #familytime

Space is limited; free tickets will be handed out 15 minutes prior to this program.

Babies (accompanied by a favorite adult) enjoy songs, activities to promote movement, rhymes, books and playtime in each lively session. Babies and caregivers also are introduced to Baby Sign Language, a wonderful way to grow babies’ communication skills. BabyTime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with young children. What is your child learning? Hearing stories and rhymes helps your baby develop language skills. Using sign language speeds babies’ language development. #pplstorytime #babytimewithsignBabies 

Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. 

Bring your smartphone, e-reader or tablet for assistance with basic tasks and to learn about accessing downloadable materials & online resources available through the Phoenix Public Library.

Who’s it for? Toddlers ages 24-36 months and their favorite grownups

What will you do? Toddlers like to GO, GO, GO, so bring them to the storytime that’s fast and fun. ToddlerTime has stories, songs and games that help beginning talkers.

What will your toddler learn? Toddlers are learning new words every day! Help them build their vocabulary with stories, songs and rhymes. Your toddler also will learn to take turns, play with others, and communicate with adults and other children as they take part in this interactive program.

Space is limited; free tickets will be available 30 minutes before program begins. 

Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #toddlertime

For 24 to 36 months, with a caregiver.  Sharing stories, songs, and rhymes helps develop your child's vocabulary.  Using sign language speeds your toddler's language development.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, South Mountain Community Library Chapter.

Do you need assistance using our computers or printer? Do you have questions on how to access Phoenix Public Library's electronic resources with your device(s)? Visit Century during these hours to get the one-on-one help you need! 

Bring your smartphone, e-reader or tablet for assistance with basic tasks and to learn about accessing downloadable materials & online resources available through the Phoenix Public Library.

Join us for interactive activity using play-doh and learn how this type of play enhances a child's skills. Recipes and play suggestions will be provided. 

Who’s it for? Babies up to two years old and their favorite grownups

What will you do? Play, sing, and read with your baby in a warm and nurturing program, and even learn a few Baby Signs (Sign Language) to help them communicate.

What will your baby learn? Growing brains need to hear lots of language! Your baby will learn to recognize the small sounds and patterns in language and add new words. Babies and their favorite adults will also build social skills as they learn and play with other families with young children. 

Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #babytimewithsign

Who’s it for? Babies up to two years old and their favorite grownups

What will you do? Play, sing, and read with your baby in a warm and nurturing program.

What will your baby learn? Growing brains need to hear lots of language! Your baby will learn to recognize the small sounds and patterns in language and add new words. Babies and their favorite adults will also build social skills as they learn and play with other families with young children. 

 

Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #babytime

 

Gentle Yoga. Let instructor Elizabeth Boisson show you how to heal your mind, body and spirit with yoga. All skill levels welcome.  Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes.  Tickets will be handed out at the Information Desk beginning at 11am.  First come, first served.

Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, Desert Broom Chapter.

Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age six, and their favorite grownups

What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this is the storytime for you! Sing, dance and MOVE in this fun, active program that builds reading skills.

What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.

Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #musicandmovement