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9 Dragons Kung Fu: Chinese Lion Dance

All Day 7/6 - 7/12
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Learn about the culture, history, present traditions, and competitions of the Chinese Lion Dance, then see it performed. This is a virtual event provided by Maricopa County Library as part of the Summer Reading Program. The stream is available fro...

Childsplay Theatre Company: Variety Show

All Day 7/6 - 7/12
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Explore your imagination with Childsplay Theatre Company! This is a virtual event provided by Maricopa County Library as part of the Summer Reading Program. The stream is available from 7/6-7/12. Register for the Summer Reading Program at read2...

Marshall Shore presents Little Arizona

All Day 7/6 - 7/12
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Arizona is home to the 5th largest city in the country, but this multi-media presentation will showcase small town across Arizona that have a unique history, but are destinations for all to visit, explore, and experience. Marshall Shore is Arizona's ...

Live Poetry Reading with Austin Davis

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Enjoy an evening of poetry with local poet Austin Davis. Austin will be reading and discussing poems from his new book, Celestial Night Light, that is due out in July. Austin writes on a wide variety of topics ranging from health issues dur...

As You Wish: Fairy Tale Pencil Cup

All Day 7/13 - 7/19
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Watch this event to will learn how to use different painting techniques to create your own work of art. A talented instructor will walk you step by step through this painting class! This is a virtual event provided by Maricopa County Library as pa...

Hocus Pocus with a Science Focus by Science Matters in America

All Day 7/13 - 7/19
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Let's mix, whisk, color, and create some magic potions from some favorite fairy tales. Always remember that science is never magic, but a lot of magic is science! This is a virtual event provided by Maricopa County Library as part of the Summer Re...

Phoenix Symphony: Tunes and Tales

All Day 7/13 - 7/19
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Join Phoenix Symphony for a look at how music and stories create mood! This is a virtual event provided by Maricopa County Library as part of the Summer Reading Program. The stream is available from 7/13-7/19. Register for the Summer Reading Pr...

Backstage with Vinnie Bruno

All Day 7/20 - 7/26
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Join Phoenix Symphony for a look at how music and stories create mood! This is a virtual event provided by Maricopa County Library as part of the Summer Reading Program. The stream is available from 7/20-7/26. Register for the Summer Reading Pr...

Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress with Science Tellers

All Day 7/20 - 7/26
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
In a faraway world, two brave villagers go on a daring journey to release the dragons and save the kingdom from the Evil Ice Sorceress. Awesome science experiments bring key parts of the story to life. As we explore the fascinating science of dry ice...

Mother Goose by Jan Sandwich

All Day 7/20 - 7/26
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Mother Goose will share her best nursery rhymes and songs like - The Farmer In The Dell, Three Blind Mice and many more. She'll tell the wonderful story of "Little Red Riding Hood", do themed magic and play the Rhyme With Colors Game! This is a vi...

Magician Eric Gilliam

All Day 7/27 - 8/2
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Former World Teen Magic Champion’s variety show is receiving rave reviews! Eric performs a dazzling spectacle of magic, illusions, and sleight of hand in his high energy show, which includes music, comedy and audience participation. An all ages show ...

Phoenix Zoo

All Day 7/27 - 8/2
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Enjoy wild animals with Phoenix Zoo! This is a virtual event provided by Maricopa County Library as part of the Summer Reading Program. The stream is available from 7/27-8/2. Register for the Summer Reading Program at read20AZ.com, then na...

Taiko Drumming and the Instruments of Asia with Eileen Morgan

All Day 7/27 - 8/2
Library Branch: Online / Virtual
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Eileen Morgan’s program explores the fascinating culture of Japan and the Far East through exciting performances and an interactive lecture that showcases the mesmerizing Taiko drum, beautiful bamboo wind instruments and the unique percussion instrum...

PlaySPOT

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Entertainment

Family SPOT Resource Center presents "Play on the Go." Join us for fun, hands-on activities. Birth-36 months.

Paws2Read

10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment

Pets like books too! Drop in and read to registered therapy animals and their handlers.

LEGO Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Young at Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment

Gather with other kids and get crafty! Complete the craft of the week or get creative and make something else with the supplies provided. Grades 2-8.

PlaySPOT

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Entertainment

Family SPOT Resource Center presents "Play on the Go." Join us for fun, hands-on activities. Birth-36 months.

LEGO Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

Young at Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment

Gather with other kids and get crafty! Complete the craft of the week or get creative and make something else with the supplies provided. Grades 2-8.

Make it or Game it!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment

Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy!

PlaySPOT

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Entertainment

Family SPOT Resource Center presents "Play on the Go." Join us for fun, hands-on activities. Birth-36 months.

Paws2Read

10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment

Pets like books too! Drop in and read to registered therapy animals and their handlers.

LEGO Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

PlaySPOT

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Entertainment

Family SPOT Resource Center presents "Play on the Go." Join us for fun, hands-on activities. Birth-36 months.

Young at Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment

Gather with other kids and get crafty! Complete the craft of the week or get creative and make something else with the supplies provided. Grades 2-8.

LEGO Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.