Glendale Public Library Summer Reading Brings Fun for Children and Teens

Glendale, Ariz. – Summer heat means summer reading!  Glendale Public Library’s annual free summer reading programs for children and teens begin on May 26.

            Read Your Way to the Ballpark, sponsored by The Arizona Republic and the Arizona Diamondbacks, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of reading for incentive prizes and a free ticket to a Diamondback’s game at the completion of the nine-week program.

            As in past years, the program will have a division for both younger readers and teen readers, each with age appropriate prizes and game boards.   Tickets earned via the program are for the reading participant only; families/guardians requiring additional tickets will need to purchase them through the Arizona Diamondbacks ticket office.

            This year the teens’ program, Express Yourself, has gone online. Prizes include items from Harkins, Sonic and Chipotle and more! Three Kodak Easy Share Digital Cameras will be given out as grand prizes. Express Yourself is open to youths, ages 12-18.

            To register for the youth program, pick up a game board at the closest Glendale library. Teens can sign up online at www.glendaleaz.com/library/teen or at the library. The reading incentive programs end on July 25.

            Summer is often an extended time period when reading skills gained throughout the academic year are not used, thus the value of a well placed and entertaining literacy program is welcome by parents and educators alike. Remember, the library is a “cool” spot to be when it’s hot outside.

            But reading is not the only fun activity at the library. Summertime brings a plethora of free activities for youngsters of all ages – almost every day of the week, both daytime and evening programs. Whether it is family entertainment, craft programs, storytimes, movies, computer gaming and scores of other programs, children and teens will have endless reasons for wanting to come to the library.

            Below are a few examples of the exceptional programs coming in June:

Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St., 623-930-3537

Children’s programming:

·        Monday, June 1, 2 p.m.  (auditorium)                  The Great Arizona Puppet Theater presents “Big Bug Circus”

·        Wednesday, June 3, 7 p.m. (auditorium)            Davis Circus of Illusion – original and unbelievable illusions, side-splitting comedy and amazing juggling

·        Thursday, June 4, 2 p.m. (auditorium)             Magic Mac! Reality Begins with Imagination – Find out just how magical that can be!

·        Monday – Wednesday, June 8-10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (large meeting room)            Babysitting Workshop – Be a Safe Sitter®! Ages 11-13 can have fun, make friends and get certified. Only 16 participants can sign up. Registration begins on May 25 (online) or by phone on May 26.

·        Monday, June 8, 2 p.m. (auditorium)                  A Musical Adventure with Yonatan Miller – a popular Israeli performer, Miller was part of the creation of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo. You’ll be amazed how many instruments Yonatan can play.

·        Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m. (auditorium)            Flamenco del Sol – both children and adults will love this interactive program. Learn about dances from various regions of Spain, as well as elements of the dances, costumes, music and culture.

·        Monday, June 15, 2 p.m. (auditorium)             Yo-yo master Michael Steele – Be amazed by Steele’s yo-yo skills as well as his magic tricks.

·        Monday, June 15, 7 p.m. (auditorium)            The Singing Cowboy, Gary Sprague, is back with his trusty horse, Dusty, with a full-filled presentation that every kid and kid-at-heart will enjoy.

·        Thursday, June 18, 2 p.m. (auditorum)            Master Some Yo-yo Tricks with Michael Steele – School age kids, bring a yo-yo and learn how to do some tricks to amaze your friends. Recommended for age 5 and up.

·        Wednesday, June 24, 7 p.m. (auditorium)            West African Drums and Folklore – Keith Johnson demonstrates the importance of drums in West African life and culture.

·        Thursday, June 25, 2 p.m. (auditorium)            Master storyteller Sean Buvala – High energy, crazy situations and wild-man antics guarantee a fun time for children, ages 5 and up.

·        Monday, June 29, 2 p.m. (auditorium)            Jolly Roger – This wild and wacky magician is back with him magic and comedy act.

·        Monday, June 29, 7 p.m. (auditorium)            Ronald McDonald – Meet the clown with the big red shoes and the smile known ‘round the world!

Teen programming:

·        Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m. (large meeting room)            Artcycle: Magnetic Poetry Boxes

·        Tuesdays, June 23, 7 p.m. (Storytime Room)              Susan’s Book Club – Ages 12-18 will be discussing “If You Come Softly” by Jacqueline Woodson. Bring a friend; there’s snacks!

·        Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m. (large meeting room)            Express Yourself: Journaling Workshop – Tap into your inner creativity though journal writing in this interactive workshop. Registration opens on June 11.

Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., 623-930-3437

Children’s programming:

·        Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2 p.m. (Storytime Room)            Boys Build It – Guys, ages 8-12,will make marshmallow catapults and other projects during this series. Registration begins May 18.

·        Wednesday, June 3, 2 p.m. (City Council Chambers)            Magician Gary West Lazar brings his fantastic tricks to amaze and delight all.

·        Wednesday, June 17, 2 p.m. (City Council Chambers)            Worm Drive: the Musical – Worms are wiggly; they make you giggly. Find out all about the wonderful worm in this entertaining musical show!

·        Wednesday, June 24, 2 p.m. (City Council Chambers)            The Great Little Balloon Company – Twisted balloons are used to illustrate and animate favorite stories.

Teen programming:

·        Saturday, June 6, 2 p.m. (Storytime Room)            Teen Origami – Try your hand at the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Learn the basic origami techniques. Registration opens May 26.

·        Tuesday, June 9, 3:30 p.m. (Storytime Room)            Game On! @ the Teague – Challenge your friends and other teens to a variety of Wii and PS2 game favorites. Tournaments with prizes will be offered.

·        Thursday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.                 “Get Graphic” Teen Book Club – Manga and comic book fans can talk to other teens about their favorite graphic reads. Bring along a graphic novel or comic book of your choice. Registration required.

·        Monday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. (Storytime Room)             Bleach Pen T-shirts – Use a bleach pen and stencils to transform a plan dark colored t-shirt into a funky and unique fashion statement. Everything is provided except for the t-shirt. Registration begins June 8.

Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., 623-930-3837

Children’s programming:

·        Monday, June 1, 6:30 p.m. (Roadrunner Room)            Mosaics! Smashing Fun – Learn about geometric patterns and color schemes; then smash and design your own tile. For ages 6-16, in two-person family teams (parent, grandparent or teen/younger sibling). Registration begins May 18.

·        Wednesday, June 3, 2 p.m. (Roadrunner Room)            Gary Sprague, Arizona’s Singing Cowboy and His Trusty Horse, Dusty – Revel in cowboy lore in this interactive sing-along program.

·        Friday, June 5, 2 p.m. (Roadrunner Room)              Munch with a Movie Friday – Every Friday, from now through August 7, enjoy a movie. Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a parent, caregiver or teen sibling. The June 5 selection is “Tinker Bell.”

·        Wednesday, June 10, 2 p.m. (Roadrunner Room)            The Great Little Balloon Company – A balloon is so much more with this incredible performer.

·        Wednesday, June 17, 2 p.m. (Roadrunner Room)            Magical Michael Steele – Be entertained with magic, juggling, yo-yo tricks and more!

·        Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. (Roadrunner Room)              Pastry Chef! Cupcakes or Cake – Explore some ideas for edible art; then use your creativity to decorate a cake of your own. Ages 6-16 work with in two-person family teams (parent, grandparent or teen/younger sibling). Registration begins June 3.

·        Wednesday, June 24, 2 p.m. (Roadrunner Room)            Desert Wildlife – Tour guide Wildman Phil from Desert Wildlife Presentations will show exotic reptiles and mammals up close and personal!

Teen programming:

·        Tuesday, June 2, 7 p.m. (Hummingbird Room)            Kumihimo Bracelet – Come Kuminimo and make a beautiful bracelet with a super cool, super easy Japanese silk braiding technique. Registration begins May 19.

·        Thursday, June 4, 2 p.m. (Storytime Room)              Thursday Movie Matinees – Weekly teen summer screening through August 6. The June 4 selection is “I Am Legend.”

·        Tuesday, June 9, 7 p.m. (Hummingbird Room)            Teen Book Café – June’s pick is “The Thief” by Megan Whalen Turner. Pick up a copy at the Youth Desk.

·        Tuesday, June 16, 7 p.m. (Hummingbird Room)            Spectacular Scrapbooking – Make a mini-scrapbook. Bring some photos, but supplies will be furnished. Registration begins on June 16.

·        Monday, June 22, 7 p.m. (Roadrunner Room)            Dance Dance Revolution – Get your groove on with Dance Dance Revolution. Registration begins June 8.

Summer Money Talks at Glendale’s Main and Velma Teague Libraries

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Consumer Credit Counseling Services is continuing its series of Money Talks over the summer with Glendale Public Library. The following free seminars will be held at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St., and Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010N. 58th Ave.:

Credit Reports and Credit Scores – Learn how to obtain, read and understand your credit report and how to dispute inaccurate information. Discover how your credit score can affect more than your ability to establish or re-establish credit.

June 1, 9:30 a.m., Velma Teague Branch

June 4, 10 a.m., Main Library (large meeting room)

Couples and Money – Whether you are planning to get married or have been married for a long time, some couples never get around to having "The Talk." Learn how to communicate with your partner about money. This class covers communication, assessing your combined finances, setting priorities and goals, determining your new budget, deciding on a plan of action and making the commitment.

June 15, 9:30 a.m., Velma Teague Branch

July 16, 6 p.m., Main Library (large meeting room)

Understanding Money and Credit – Through careful planning and use of money management skills, one can feel more confident about the ability to live within one’s means, handle emergencies, reduce debt and save for the future.

August 20, 6 p.m., Main Library (large meeting room)

Reservations are not necessary to attend these free classes. For more information, call Velma Teague Branch at 623-930-3431 or the Main Library at 623-930-3531.

Sidewalk Stargazing for Everyone

GLENDALE, Ariz. – “Sidewalk Stargazing” will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 6 in the auditorium of Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.

Tony and Carole La Conte, self-described guides to the night sky, will show the public what any novice can see from one’s own backyard.

Weather permitting, telescope and binocular viewing will follow the free program. Telescopes will be provided or attendees may bring their own viewing equipment.

“This will be a free and fun evening for the whole family,” says Adult Programming Librarian Anne Owens.

Tony La Conte is a “Solar System Ambassador,” one of seven Arizonans chosen to organize public educational events about solar system exploration.

The La Contes return to the library on  August 3.

Wednesday, July 1

6-7 p.m.

Landmark Middle School

5730 W. Myrtle Ave.

Summer Band Concerts
Thursday Evenings, June 4-July 23
Enjoy renditions of marches, ballads and show tunes 8 p.m., Thursday evenings, June 4 thru July 23. It's FREE and the entire family is welcome! The concerts take place in Historic Downtown Glendale at the Glendale Amphitheater. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, but please leave pets at home. For more information, call 623-930-2042.

July Teen Programs at Velma Teague Library

GLENDALE, Ariz. –Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., is planning the following free activities for young adults, ages 12-18, in July:

Bored? Teens, ages 12-18, can enjoy Game On @ the Teague, a free afternoon of video games. Students can stop in the Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., from 3:30-5 p.m. on Tuesday July 7.

Test yourself on game favorites like “Rock Band,” “Guitar Hero” and “Super Smash Bros. Brawl.” Tournaments with prizes will be offered. Feel free to bring your own games (rated E or T only please). No registration is required. Call 623-930-3431 for more information.

Are you looking for something fun to do that can actually make a difference? By joining the Teen Library Council, young adults can earn volunteer service hours, have a good time and meet new people, all while helping to make the library a better place for your peers.

Attend the Thursday, July 16 Teen Library Council Meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave. The library is currently recruiting teens, ages 12-18, to provide input on the selection of books and music for the branch’s teen collection. Council members also participate in the planning of library teen events.

Call 623-930-3431 for more information and to register.

Teens, ages 12-18, take over the library on Friday, July 17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a thrilling money-themed night of team competition, music, video games, and free pizza! Drop by the Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., and earn “cash” by completing a series of physical and cerebral challenges including: The $100,000 Dollar Cash Grab, Hangman’s Wheel of Fortune, and Battle of the Video Bands! The team with the most cash winnings at the end of the evening will take home a fabulous movie prize pack! Registration opens 6/29.

Call 623-930-3431 or register online at www.glendaleaz.com/library for this free event.

The monthly meeting of the new “Get Graphic” Teen Book Club will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 at the Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave. Manga and comic book fans will not want to miss this monthly opportunity to talk with other teens about their favorite graphic reads! Bring along a graphic novel or comic book of your choice. Snacks will be provided. Ages 12-18. Call 623-930-3431 to register for this free program.

Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to compete for the title of Library Teen Idol! Drop by the Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27 for an evening of Karaoke fun and prizes. You’ll select the songs that you perform and a panel of judges will decide whether or not you have what it takes to advance to the final round! Registration opens 7/6.

Call 623-930-3431 or register online at www.glendaleaz.com/library for this free event.

Christmas in July. Downtown Glendale will celebrate a fun-filled day of early holiday shopping and dining on Saturday, July 18 from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers will start at the Glendale Visitor Center, 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 140, to pick up a map, discount coupons and a holiday gift bag. Holiday music, entertainment and treats will surely put you in the holiday spirit!

The Visitor Center will be accepting food donations for the St. Mary’s Food Bank to help during the summer months, when the food bank needs the most assistance. Call (623) 930-4500 for more information.

Couples and Money. Whether you are planning to get married or have been married for a long time, some couples never get around to having "The Talk." Learn how to communicate with your partner about money. This class covers communication, assessing your combined finances, setting priorities and goals, determining your new budget, deciding on a plan of action and making the commitment. Join us for this free seminar at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 16 at the Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. Reservations are not necessary to attend this free class. For more information, call the Main Library at (623) 930-3531.

Poetry and Art Contest. Teens, let your creative side shine in the Foothills Branch Library’s Summer Art and Poetry Contest. The deadline for submissions is 6 p.m. on Friday, July 17. Winners will be announced and unveiled on Saturday, August 8, at the end-of-summer Celebration of the Arts! Pick up a copy of the entry guidelines at the Foothills Branch or download them from the library’s Web site, www.glendaleaz.com/library. Poems must be inspired by one of four art prints from the branch’s Mobile Masterpieces collection, on display in the Foothills’ teen area. For more information, call Karen at (623) 930-3853.

Free July 2009 Programming at the Glendale Public Library

For Children & Teens

PLEASE NOTE: THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 3 & 4 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE FOURTH OF JULY.

Extra!  Extra!  Read Your Way to the Ballpark!  The Summer Reading Program is back!  Read or listen to books and get prizes!  Ages birth-18 are invited to join this program.  Kids who finish the program win one (1) free ticket to a D-Backs game!  Pick up your gameboard at any Glendale Library.  The Program runs from May 26-July 25, 2009.

Express Yourself:  Teen Summer Reading 2009!  Keep track of your reading.  Win prizes.  That’s how simple Express Yourself:  Teen Summer Reading 2009 is.  Just keep track of what you read either by time or by pages.  Every time you read 600 pages or 6 hours, you’ll get fun prizes from Sonic, Harkins’ Theatres and Chipotle – plus, you’ll be entered in weekly drawings for more cool stuff.  The Program runs from May 26-July 25, 2009.

ITTY BITTY READERS.  Itty Bitty Readers is a reading incentive program for infants, ages birth through 2 ½ years.  It is an early literacy skills program and prizes can be won as the program is completed.  Pick up a gameboard at your library and start reading with your baby today!

Storytimes

All are held in the Storytime Room, no registration is required.  For more information call 623-930-3537.

Babytime:          For babies newborn through 18 months & accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an intro-duction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets. 

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Toddler Time: A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories, fingerplays & songs.

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

Storytimes: Program targeting children aged 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1~Quick Crafts-Uncle Sam’s Hat 10:00am-11:30am.  Storytime Room.  Fun, quick crafts for all ages.  No registration required.

~Runescape Club, 3:00pm & 4:00pm.  Storyroom.  Enjoy an uninterrupted hour of Runescaping on library laptops!  Boys and girls, ages 10-15, are invited to join other Runescape devotees.   Registration is required and is available two weeks prior to the meeting date.  For more information or to register, call the Youth Desk at 623-930-3537 or register online.

          ~Free Play Open Game Lab, 3:00-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  It’s all video games, all the time in this non-competitive, laid-back free-play sessions for 12-18 year olds.  No registration required.

~Wacky Wednesday!  7:00pm.  This program is open to all ages, but is geared to ages 7-11. Children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Something different every week! Come see what’s going on! No registration required.  This week’s program is The Magic of Christopher.

~What E.L.S.E.:  The Magic of Christopher, 7:00pm-7:45pm.  Auditorium.  Join us for a fast-paced magic show that keeps ‘em guessing and laughing the whole time.  Silly surprises, audience participation magic that will captivate!  Funding for What E.L.S.E. is happening @ the Glendale Public Libraries program has been provided by the Arizona State Library Archives and Public Records Agency, under the Library Services and Technology Act, which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Thursday July 2~Babytime, 9:30am.  Storytime Room.  For babies newborn through 18 months & accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Toddler Time, 10:00am.  Storytime Room.  A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Storytime, 10:30am & 7:00pm.   Storytime Room.  Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

~Thursday Thingamajig, 2:00pm-3:00pm.  Auditorium.  Always wanted to learn to draw?  Like to draw, but want to be better?  Bryan Kilgore can show you how.  Join us for this one-hour workshop.  Pencils and paper are provided, but you can bring your own if you want .  NOT recommended for children under five.

~Book Buddies, 3:00pm-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade can sign up for a one-on-one reading session with a Book Buddies Teen Volunteer.  Book Buddies meet in 30 minute sessions to read and share books.  Call 623-930-3537 to register, or for more information.  This session runs from June 2 to July 16, 2009.

Monday, July 6~Marvelous Mondays, 2:00pm-3:00pm.  Auditorium.  Bobby Freeman.  There probably isn’t a musician in town who can command the weekly live audience that Bobby Freeman can – during the summer, at least.  You’ve heard him yourself if you’ve ever been to an Arizona Diamondbacks home game, pounding out the Mexican Hat Dance, the Hungarian czardas, or the opening riff from the Addams Family, Freeman’s jersey sports the number 88-chosen for the number of keys on a piano-and he’s been the Diamondback’s organist since their first season.  Join us for some all around family fun.

            ~Chick Lit!  6:00pm-7:00pm.  Storytime Room.   This book discussion group is for girls going into grades 3, 4, or 5.  We’ll read one book a week, discuss it, and do a related craft.  Registration is required and will be available one week before each meeting.  For more information or to register, please call the Youth Desk at 623-930-3537.  Please note:  If attendees do not check out their copy of the book by the Thursday before the meeting, both the spot and book will be lost and available to those on the waiting list.

Tuesday, July 7~Babytime, 9:30am & 6:00pm.  Storytime Room.  For babies newborn through 18 months & accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Toddler Time, 10:00am & 6:30. Storytime Room.  A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Storytime, 10:30am & 7:00pm.  Storytime Room. Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

~Book Buddies, 3:00pm-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade can sign up for a one-on-one reading session with a Book Buddies Teen Volunteer.  Book Buddies meet in 30 minute sessions to read and share books.  Call 623-930-3537 to register, or for more information.  This session runs from June 2 to July 16, 2009.

~Artcycle: Mosaic Picture Frames, 7:00pm-8:45pm.  Large Meeting Room.  Recycle old credit and gift cards into an amazing art piece!  Registration begins 6/23/09.

12-18 year olds ONLY!

Wednesday, July 8~Anime Café, 3:00pm-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Calling all Otaku!  Join the boys in the Ouran High School Host Club this summer at Glendale Public Library!  We’ll be showing the entire series in 6 episode blocks, all summer long!  12-18 year olds ONLY!

            ~Wacky Wednesday!  7:00pm.  This program is open to all ages, but is geared to ages 7-11. Children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Something different every week! Come see what’s going on! No registration required.  This week’s program is Juggler Extraordinaire, James Reid.

~What E.L.S.E.: Juggler Extraordinaire, James Reid, 7:00pm-8:00pm.  Auditorium.  World class juggling!  James also delivers Chinese yo-yo tricks, bowling balls and a sports spectacle.  Get ready for plenty of comedy and lots of fun!

Thursday, July 9~Babytime, 9:30am.  Storytime Room.  For babies newborn through 18 months  &  accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Toddler Time, 10:00am. Storytime Room.  A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories,  fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Storytime, 10:30am & 7:00pm.  Storytime Room. Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

~Thursday Thingamajig, 2:00pm-3:00pm.  Auditorium.  Magic is fun to learn, fun to do, and Shawn Greer is just the magician to show you how it’s done!  Join us for this one-hour presentation for school-aged children.  NOT recommended for children under five.

~Book Buddies, 3:00pm-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade can sign up for a one-on-one reading session with a Book Buddies Teen Volunteer.  Book Buddies meet in 30 minute sessions to read and share books.  Call 623-930-3537 to register, or for more information.  This session runs from June 2 to July 16, 2009.

Friday, July 10~Mini-Movers! 10:00am & 10:45am.   Large Meeting Room.  Preschoolers ages 3-5 can get some exercise & have fun at the same time.  Space is limited.  Pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk.

Saturday, July 11~Storytime, 2:00pm.  Storytime Room. Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

Monday, July 13-15~Babysitting Workshop, 9:00am-1:00pm.  Large Meeting Room.  Learn the basics of childcare, CPR and first aid in this informative 3 day workshop.  Get certified to baby-sit with the Safe Sitter curriculum.  Open to ages 11-13 only.  Bring a snack and drink each day.  Come in to register and pick up a consent form.  Registration opens 6/30/09.

~Marvelous Mondays, 2:00pm-3:00pm.  Auditorium.  Wildman Phil.  This entertaining and informative live animal show highlights the unique characteristics of various wildlife, their homes and ways the lives of these different animals create a community where each has a place and purpose.  You never know who or what Wildman will have on stage.

            ~Chick Lit!  6:00pm-7:00pm.  Storytime Room.   This book discussion group is for girls going into grades 3, 4, or 5.  We’ll read one book a week, discuss it, and do a related craft.  Registration is required and will be available one week before each meeting.  For More information or to register, please call the Youth Desk at 623-930-3537.  Please note:  If attendees do not check out their copy of the book by the Thursday before the meeting, both the spot and book will be lost and available to those on the waiting list.

~What E.L.S.E.  Science Night.  7:00pm.  Lobby Hallway.  The Arizona Science Center presents a science night that is all about the brain.  Enjoy hands-on activities that will challenge your brain.  Explore the ways we solve problems, communicate, learn and remember.

Tuesday, July 14~Babytime, 9:30am & 6:00pm.  Storytime Room.  For babies newborn through 18 months  &  accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Toddler Time, 10:00am & 6:30pm.  Storytime Room.  A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Storytime, 10:30am & 7:00pm.   Storytime Room.  Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

~Book Buddies, 3:00pm-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade can sign up for a one-on-one reading session with a Book Buddies Teen Volunteer.  Book Buddies meet in 30 minute sessions to read and share books.  Call 623-930-3537 to register, or for more information.  This session runs from June 2 to July 16, 2009.

Wednesday, July 15~Quick Crafts-This Little Piggy, 10:00am-11:30am.  Storytime Room.  Fun, quick crafts for all ages.  No registration required. 

~Runescape Club, 3:00pm & 4:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Enjoy an uninterrupted hour of Runescaping on library laptops!  Boys and girls, ages 10-15, are invited to join other Runescape devotees in one of two hour-long sessions.  Registration is required and is available two weeks prior to the meeting date.  For more information or to register, call the Youth Desk at 623-930-3537 or register online.

          ~Free Play Open Game Lab, 3:00-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  It’s all video games, all the time in this non-competitive, laid-back free-play sessions for 12-18 year olds.  No registration is required.

              ~Wacky Wednesday!  Family Movie Night!  6:30pm.  Storytime Room.  Tonight we view Bedtime Stories:  Skeeter Bronson, a hotel handyman, finds his life changed forever when the magical bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true.  He attempts to take advantage of the miracle by incorporating his own aspirations into the tales but it’s the kids’ unexpected contributions that turn Skeeter’s life upside down.  99 minutes, rated PG.  Bring your own snacks!  No registration required.  Movies are subject to change without notice.

            Thursday, July 16~Babytime, 9:30am.  Storytime Room.  For babies newborn through 18 months  & accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Toddler Time, 10:00am. Storytime Room.  A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Storytime, 10:30am & 7:00pm.  Storytime Room. Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

~Thursday Thingamajig, 2:00pm-3:00pm.  Auditorium.  More than music, more than drums, and more fun than you’ve had all summer!  Join us for this VERY hands-on workshop with Keith Johnson, African drummer extraordinaire!   NOT recommended for children under five.

~Book Buddies, 3:00pm-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade can sign up for a one-on-one reading session with a Book Buddies Teen Volunteer.  Book Buddies meet in 30 minute sessions to read and share books.  Call 623-930-3537 to register, or for more information.  This session runs from June 2 to July 16, 2009.

Friday, July 17~Mini-Movers! 10:00am & 10:45am.   Large Meeting Room.  Preschoolers ages 3-5 can get some exercise & have fun at the same time.  Space is limited.  Pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk.

Saturday, July 18~Storytime, 2:00pm.  Storytime Room. Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

Monday, July 20~Marvelous Mondays, 2:00pm-3:00pm.  Auditorium.  Arizona’s Singing Cowboy and his trusty horse Dusty.  Families will enjoy this interactive program with songs and demonstrations on how a cowboy’s outfit works to help a cowhand do his job.  Dusty, a cowboy’s best companion and work partner, will share the auditorium stage.

            ~Chick Lit!  6:00pm-7:00pm.  Storytime Room.   This book discussion group is for girls going into grades 3, 4, or 5.  We’ll read one book a week, discuss it, and do a related craft.  Registration is required and will be available one week before each meeting.  For More information or to register, please call the Youth Desk at 623-930-3537.  Please note:  If attendees do not check out their copy of the book by the Thursday before the meeting, both the spot and book will be lost and available to those on the waiting list.

Tuesday, July 21~Babytime, 9:30am & 6:00pm.  Storytime Room.  For babies newborn through 18 months  & accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Toddler Time, 10:00am & 6:30pm.  Storytime Room.  A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Storytime, 10:30am & 7:00pm.   Storytime Room.  Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

Wednesday, July 22~Anime Café, 3:00pm-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Calling all Otaku!  Join the boys in the Ouran High School Host Club this summer at Glendale Public Library!  We’ll be showing the entire series in 6 episode blocks, all summer long!

12-18 year olds ONLY! 

            ~Wacky Wednesday!  7:00pm.  This program is open to all ages, but is geared to ages 7-11. Children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Something different every week! Come see what’s going on! No registration required.  This week’s program is Reptile Adventures.

~What E.L.S.E.:  Reptile Adventures.  7:00pm-7:45pm.  Auditorium.  Reptiles are absolutely amazing creatures!  Reptile Adventures creates a display of reptiles that kids and adults alike will enjoy.  Take advantage of this opportunity to have a hands-on experience and learn incredible facts about these fascinating animals.

Thursday, July 23~Babytime, 9:30am.  Storytime Room.  For babies newborn through 18 months & accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Toddler Time, 10:00am.  Storytime Room.  A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Storytime, 10:30am & 7:00pm.  Storytime Room. Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

~Thursday Thingamajig, 2:00pm-3:00pm.  Auditorium.  Zoo keepers, and several kinds of animals, from Wildlife World Zoo are on hand for the last Thursday program for Summer 2009.  Join us for this fabulous presentation for school-aged children.  NOT recommended for children under five.

Friday, July 24~Mini-Movers! 10:00am & 10:45am.   Large Meeting Room.  Preschoolers ages 3-5 can get some exercise & have fun at the same time.  Space is limited.  Pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk.

Saturday, July 25~Read With Sophie, A Therapy Dog! 10:30am-1:30pm. Storytime Room. Children at all reading levels are invited to spend a delightfully relaxing occasion reading to Sophie, a certified therapy dog. Call 623-930-3537 to register for a 15-minute reading session.

~Storytime, 2:00pm.  Storytime Room. Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

Tuesday, July 28~Babytime, 9:30am & 6:00pm.  Storytime Room.  For babies newborn through 18 months & accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Toddler Time, 10:00am & 6:30pm.  Storytime Room.  A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Storytime, 10:30am & 7:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

~Express Yourself:  T-Shirt Design Workshop.  7:00pm-8:30pm.  Large Meeting Room.  Create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt design with Red Rohall Fine Art.  Registration is required and will begin on 7/14/09.  12-18 year olds ONLY!

~Susan’s Book Club, 7:30pm-8:30pm.  Storytime Room.  Teens ages 12-18 meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month to discuss a cool book.  You have to read to attend, so call ahead to register and get a book.  There will definitely be snacks and sodas, so come and bring a friend.  To register, call Susan at 623-930-3537.

July 28:  Code Orange by Caroline B. Cooney

Wednesday, July 29~Aloha Summer!  10:00am-11:00am.  Join us in the Youth Department for crafts and games as we say good-bye to Summer 2009 in this one-hour celebration!  All ages, no registration required.

~Runescape Club, 3:00pm & 4:00pm.  Storytime Room.  Enjoy an uninterrupted hour of Runescaping on library laptops!  Boys and girls, ages 10-15, are invited to join other Runescape devotees in one of two hour-long sessions.  Registration is required and is available two weeks prior to the meeting date.  For more information or to register, call the Youth Desk at 623-930-3537 or register online.

          ~Free Play Open Game Lab, 3:00-5:00pm.  Storytime Room.  It’s all video games, all the time in this non-competitive, laid-back free-play sessions for 12-18 year olds.  No registration is required.

            ~Wacky Wednesday!  7:00pm.  This program is open to all ages, but is geared to ages 7-11. Children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Something different every week! Come see what’s going on! No registration required.  This week’s program is Magician Robert Ray

            ~What E.L.S.E.:  Magician Robert Ray.  7:00pm.  Auditorium.  Robert Ray performs mysterious and captivating magic that will astound the whole family.  He utilizes coins, the human body, mental magic and lights in his unique, magical style.

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Thursday, July 30~Babytime, 9:30am.  Storytime Room.  For babies newborn through 18 months & accompanying adult.  Program lasts approximately 20 minutes & is designed to be an introduction to books, fingerplays, rhymes & puppets.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Toddler Time, 10:00am.  Storytime Room.  A parent-toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult.  Includes stories, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.  Call 623-930-3537 for more information.

~Storytime, 10:30am & 7:00pm.  Storytime Room. Program targeting children ages 3-6 years includes stories, a short movie, fingerplays & songs.  No registration required.

~Express Yourself:  Henna Tattoos.  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Large Meeting Room. 12-18 year olds ONLY!  Learn the ancient art of henna tattooing from Nancy Kartoon.  A completed permission slip must be brought to the class.  Old clothes are recommended.  Registration begins 7/16/09.

Friday, July 31~Mini-Movers! 10:00am & 10:45am.   Large Meeting Room.  Preschoolers ages 3-5 can get some exercise & have fun at the same time.  Space is limited.  Pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk.

Film/Discussion Series Highlights Classic Movies May - July
1930s to the present at Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave. 

GLENDALE, Ariz. –Film scholar Jeannie Berg, an instructor at both Glendale and Scottsdale Community Colleges, is back for a fourth year to lead viewings and discussions about classic films from the 1930s to the present at Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave. The cinema screenings are at 1 p.m., starting May 30 and continuing on consecutive Saturdays through July 25.

“The 2009 film series has representative films from each decade, beginning in the 1930s,” says Berg. All of the films have a comedic theme.

The scheduled movies are:

May 30 – “Bringing Up Baby” (1938) This screwball comedy brings a scatterbrained young woman (Katherine Hepburn) together with a stuffy paleontologist (Cary Grant). Throw in a pet leopard named Baby, an escaped circus leopard (definitely not a pet), a yappy terrier who steals and buries an irreplaceable dinosaur bone, and a cast of fun characters, and mayhem ensues. Not rated; 102 minutes

June 6 – “Arsenic and Old Lace” (1944) Frank Capra directed this frenzied black comedy. The slapstick film, starring Cary Grant, has murderous aunts compassionately serving up elderberry wine to elderly gentlemen - with their crazy nephew assisting by burying the unfortunate victims, is unlike most of the other reform-minded Capra films. Not rated; 118 minutes

June 13 – “Some Like It Hot” (1959) Two musicians (Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis) are witnesses to the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. They have to get out of town fast. They disguise themselves as women and join an all-girl band, which is heading by train to Miami. Misadventures abound in this award-winning comedy that also stars Marilyn Monroe. Not rated; 121 minutes

June 20 – “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) Blake Edward directed Truman Capote’s story about flighty Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn). Holly, who lives in New York City, makes her living in two ways: $50 from her dates when she makes a trip to the powder room and $100 a trip to Sing Sing Prison to visit Sally Tomato, an ex-mobster. A young writer (George Peppard) moves into Holly’s apartment building and become quickly fascinated with his quirky neighbor. Not rated; 114 minutes

June 27 – “American Graffiti” (1973) This quintessential coming-of-age story, set in 1962 in California, follows two high school grads (Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard) on a fateful night before they leave for college. This comedy-drama was directed by George Lucas. Rated “PG”; 112 minutes

July 11 – “Tootsie” (1982) Unemployed actor (Dustin Hoffman), who has a reputation of being hard to work with, takes drastic measures to get his next role. Disguising himself as a woman, he lands a role in a soap opera and becomes an overnight success. But then what does he do? The comedy-drama also starred Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman and Bill Murray. Rated “PG”; 110 minutes

July 18 – “Four Weddings and a Funeral” (1994) Hugh Grant burst onto the American film scene in this wacky romantic comedy set in England. Confirmed bachelor (Grant) unexpectedly meets the perfect woman (Andie MacDowell) at a wedding, but it is not happily ever after. He and his friends and family members continue to have riotous adventures at wedding after wedding, until a funeral of one of the group occurs. “R” rating; 116 minutes

July 25 – “Calendar Girls” (2003) A Women's Institute chapter's fundraising effort for a local hospital by posing nude for a calendar becomes a media sensation. This British comedy-drama stars Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. “PG-13” rating; 108 minutes

Berg has been teaching college courses in film and mass communication for the past seven years. She previously taught screenwriting, television and theatre classes. In California, she worked in marketing and public relations for Warner Bros. Studios. She has also served as a judge for the Arizona Film Commission’s annual “Film in Arizona Screenwriting Competition” for three years and for the 2004 Phoenix Film Festival.

The programs are free. Call 623-930-3844 for more information.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Mystery author Chris Cavender will be appearing at Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., in July as part of the Authors @ the Teague series.

Cavender, author of “A Slice of Murder” will stop in at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. “A Slice of Murder” is the first in the Pizza Mystery series. In the book, Eleanor Swift, owner of A Slice of Life pizzeria in Timber Ridge, N.C., inadvertently becomes a sleuth to solve the mysterious death of one of her late night delivery customers. More adventures in which Eleanor uses her detective powers are sure to follow.

Chris Cavender is actually a pseudonym of Tim Myers, a prolific author who writes both short stories and novels, including the Lighthouse Inn Mysteries. In addition, Myers also writes under the names of Elizabeth Bright and Melissa Glazer.

Myers lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains and loves writing mysteries. He is a stay-at-home dad who finds time for murder and mayhem whenever he can.

Mystery lovers will not want to miss this opportunity to talk with “Myers/Cavender/Bright/Glazer” about the plethora of whodunit novels he has written.

The author’s books will be available for purchase and signing.

For information about the free program, call 623-930-3431.