Storytimes near Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library

Teen Central, Burton Barr Central Library

Join us every Thursday to identify and explore healthy relationships! This program from Bloom365 focuses on how to integrate them into your dating life, social circles, and applying them to yourself. Bloom 365 is an Arizona non-profit organization that champions safe and healthy relationships for all and works to prevent abuse BEFORE it starts by advocating for people impacted by interpersonal violence or anyone searching for safety, healing, and a strong sense of well-being. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Come explore the FRC and play! We will have out a variety of art projects out kiddos can explore and take home with them!   We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.         Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.     ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library

Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and create easy dino keychains using 3D pens! Choose the outline of your favorite dinosaur to outline and fill to create a lasting memento of your dino to go. This program is designed for children 8 and up. Space is limited - first come, first served. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library

Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers. Unless posted, this program is held every week at this time. 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 FirstThingsFirst.org. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Let’s get ready for school by having a morning circle time. We will talk about the days of the week, the events coming up, ask fun, engaging questions and share new things with each other. After circle time we will all go to storytime!   We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.         Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.     ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

Burton Barr Central Library

Do you need help finding the right social services or have questions about resources? The Library's Community Connection Specialist can provide information about the following topics: Finding food, shelter, health services, clothes etc. Applying for benefits or assistance programs Events and resource fairs in the community Additional City of Phoenix resources and services Organizations that provide free or low income resources Available on the 2nd Floor, near study room A-West You can come and receive printed resources, ask for specific information, and consult with the CCS for up to 20 minutes on your social services needs.

MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library

Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, 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. Unless posted, this program is held every week at this time. 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 FirstThingsFirst.org. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Let’s face it, learning the letters of the alphabet is not always fun for young children. We will build letters, practice letter recognition and pre-handwriting skills by snapping together pieces to build uppercase and lowercase letters. FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.       Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.   ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Let’s face it, learning the letters of the alphabet is not always fun for young children. We will build letters, practice letter recognition and pre-handwriting skills by snapping together pieces to build uppercase and lowercase letters. We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.       Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.   ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library

Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers. Unless posted, this program is held every week at this time. 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 FirstThingsFirst.org. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

Family Resource Center, Burton Barr Central Library

Is your child entering kindergarten in Fall 2026? If so, join a Kindergarten Bootcamp! This interactive series meets once a week for 7 weeks and gives families a taste of kindergarten. Parents/caregivers and children learn together the social, academic, and classroom skills needed for school success. Receive free tools and activities each week leading up to Bootcamp graduation. Registration is required and by registering you agree to attend all 7 weeks. This series meets on the following dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25. No class July 4. This program is only for children entering kindergarten in Fall 2026. Not entering kindergarten in Fall 2026? Check out Tools for School, our school readiness program for 3-5 year olds and their grown-ups. 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 FirstThingsFirst.org Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event. ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento.

Teen Central, Burton Barr Central Library

Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons in Teen Central! Whether you're new to DnD, or a skilled Dungeon Master, all skill levels are welcome. During this program players will have the chance to learn the mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons and expand their DnD skill set. Have fun building your own characters and running campaigns while exploring the broader world of storytelling, role playing and strategic game play. Every Saturday at 3PM. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Let’s get ready for school by having a morning circle time. We will talk about the days of the week, the events coming up, ask fun, engaging questions and share new things with each other. After circle time we will all go to storytime!   We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.         Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.     ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library

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 you and 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.  Unless posted, this program is held every week at this time. 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 FirstThingsFirst.org Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

I was walking down the road and I saw a winky-wonky, honky-tonky donkey! How crazy is that! We are going to make a donkey that is flat, a cool donkey hat and pin the tail on the donkey to be exact!  We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.       Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.   ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

Parking Lot, Burton Barr Central Library

The Farm Express Mobile Market bus will be on-site bringing fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables. Buy one and get one FREE with SNAP/EBT (up to $20 per day)! For every dollar you spend with your SNAP/EBT, you will earn another dollar in Double Up Food Bucks to spend on the bus! Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event. ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento.

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

I was walking down the road and I saw a winky-wonky, honky-tonky donkey! How crazy is that! We are going to make a donkey that is flat, a cool donkey hat and pin the tail on the donkey to be exact!  We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.       Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.   ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Join us for our Family Water Safety Class, specially designed for parents and children ages 0–5. Families will learn essential water‑safety tips, supervision guidelines, and practical skills to help keep little ones safe around pools, lakes, and other water activities. Each participating family will also receive a free child‑sized life vest to take home. This class is welcoming to all experience levels and focuses on building confidence and safety awareness for young children and their caregivers. This class is a caregiver-only class. Please find childcare for the time of the class. We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.       Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.   ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Come explore the FRC and play! We will have out a variety of art projects out kiddos can explore and take home with them!   We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.         Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.     ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

Burton Barr Central Library

New Temporary Location Devonshire Senior Center 2802 East Devonshire Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85016 Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you're new to D&D, or a skilled Dungeon Master, all skill levels are welcome. During this program players will have the chance to learn the mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons and expand their D&D skill set. Have fun building your own characters and running campaigns while exploring the broader world of storytelling, roleplaying and strategic gameplay. This program is for age 18 and up. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event. ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento. This program will be at the Devonshire Senior Center.

MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library

Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and learn how to use a mini loom to create a one-of-a-kind woven bookmark using embroidery thread. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce the basics of loom setup, simple weaving techniques, and creative design choices. This program is designed for adults 18 years or older. Space is limited - first come, first served. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Let’s get ready for school by having a morning circle time. We will talk about the days of the week, the events coming up, ask fun, engaging questions and share new things with each other. After circle time we will all go to storytime!   We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.         Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.     ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

Burton Barr Central Library

Do you need help finding the right social services or have questions about resources? The Library's Community Connection Specialist can provide information about the following topics: Finding food, shelter, health services, clothes etc. Applying for benefits or assistance programs Events and resource fairs in the community Additional City of Phoenix resources and services Organizations that provide free or low income resources Available on the 2nd Floor, near study room A-West You can come and receive printed resources, ask for specific information, and consult with the CCS for up to 20 minutes on your social services needs.

MACH1, Burton Barr Central 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. 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 FirstThingsFirst.org. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library

Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and make a fun 8-bit style dino animation! We'll learn how to push and pull pixels around to create a moving old school style animation of your own. This program is designed for children 8-17. Space is limited - first come, first served. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

Teen Central, Burton Barr Central Library

Memorialize your Summer Reading journey with handmade scrolls created using "living history" techniques. Learn about how scribes wrote and painted in the Middle Ages from experts while creating your very own scrollwork using modern versions of the supplies and techniques. No artistic abilities are needed – tracing is "period!" This program is reserved for teens aged 12-18. Supplies are limited, first come first serve. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Join us for a friendly, practical Triple P discussion group designed to help make shopping with your children calmer, easier, and more enjoyable. In this short session, parents will learn simple strategies to prevent common shopping challenges, manage difficult moments, and build positive behaviors that last. You’ll walk away with useful tools you can start using right away, plus the chance to connect with other parents who understand the struggle of busy store trips. We’d love to have you there. Let’s make shopping stress‑free together! We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.       Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.   ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

Teen Central, Burton Barr Central Library

Join us every Thursday to identify and explore healthy relationships! This program from Bloom365 focuses on how to integrate them into your dating life, social circles, and applying them to yourself. Bloom 365 is an Arizona non-profit organization that champions safe and healthy relationships for all and works to prevent abuse BEFORE it starts by advocating for people impacted by interpersonal violence or anyone searching for safety, healing, and a strong sense of well-being. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

Lecture Room, Burton Barr Central Library

Come explore the FRC and play! We will have out a variety of art projects out kiddos can explore and take home with them!   We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.        Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.         Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.     ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library

Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad, a free online 3D modeling site. 3D Modeling skills can be applied to video game design, animation, CAD, and more! This program is for children ages 8-17 and their families. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. Space is limited - first come, first served. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.