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Library storytimes & programs (56, free)

From Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler public libraries and Maricopa County Library District branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9:15amBabyTime · Mesquite Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:15amFamily Storytime with Mesa Arts Center · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:30amBooks and Badges ! A Community Helper Storytime ! · Queen Creek Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 8 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Yucca Library Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30am
Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Harmon Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Saguaro Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:15am
Mesquite Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:15am
Agave Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:15am
Burton Barr Central Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Agave Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Juniper Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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9:30amFamily Storytime at Pecos Park · Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyTools for School · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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South Mountain Community Library Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30am
Cholla Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am

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9:45amFamily Storytime with Mesa Arts Center · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amBalloons Over Broadway Storytime and Craft · Red Mountain Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amCraft Storytime: Gnomes · Main Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyMusic & Movement · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Burton Barr Central Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Ironwood Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am
Ironwood Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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10amPreschool Explorers · Aguila Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amTinkering For Toddlers · THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe · Southeast Regional Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amYoga Storytime · Century Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime/Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe Para Familias · Acacia Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyKindergarten Bootcamp · At 4 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Palo Verde Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Mesquite Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Desert Sage Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Burton Barr Central Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3pm

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2pmSTEAM Studio: Magnet Maze · White Tank Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyBrick Builders · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Juniper Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm
Palo Verde Library Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm

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3:30pmStories and Craft · Queen Creek Library 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9amBike Safety Rodeo · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

10amFarmBot Fall Seeding Open House · THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amGame ON! · Georgia T. Lord Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amLocal Author Book Fair · Red Mountain Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSaturday at the Ranch: Games · Dobson Ranch Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amCommunity Celebration Storytime · Litchfield Park Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amRead to Critters · Queen Creek Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amYouth Craft-Pop up Paper Bag Autumn tree Craft · Litchfield Park Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amRecess at the Library: Basketball · Dobson Ranch Library, Mesa 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amYour Story, Your College Essay Writing Workshop · Downtown Library, Chandler 11+ · Free

11:15amSaturday Baby Playdate for Pre-Walkers · Southeast Regional Library 0-2 · Free

11:30amSTEAM Time! · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amUnderstanding Your Value: Business Model Canvas & Value Proposition Canvas · StartUpPHX, Phoenix 11+ · Free

12pmMagic and Balloons · Litchfield Park Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12:30pmFamily+Math Storytime · Acacia Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmCholla FIRST LEGO League Scrimmage · Cholla Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPokémon Trainer Academy · Cholla Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

1pmPuzzle Swap · THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmFamily Fun - Pokémon Club · Desert Sage Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLet's Build · Century Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

2pmSpecial Thanksgiving Craft · Juniper Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

2pmSTEAM Saturday for Families · Mesquite Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSTEAM Studio: Magnet Maze · White Tank Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmWriting Group · Downtown Library, Chandler 11+ · Free

3pmBuilding Blocks Club · Main Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDungeons and Dragons · Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix 11+ · Free

3pmFriends and Family Karaoke · Litchfield Park Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMakersBase · Ironwood Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

3pmSit, Stay, Read! · Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmRead, Smile, Repeat · Aguila Library 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDrum Circle for Fun and Focus · Downtown Library, Chandler 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Library storytimes & programs (55, free)

From Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler public libraries and Maricopa County Library District branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9:15amBabyTime · Mesquite Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 8 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Yucca Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Harmon Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Saguaro Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:15am
Mesquite Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:15am
Agave Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:15am
Burton Barr Central Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Agave Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Juniper Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

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9:30amFamily Storytime at Pecos Park · Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyTools for School · At 3 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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South Mountain Community Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Agave Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Cholla Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyMusic & Movement · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Burton Barr Central Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Ironwood Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30am
Ironwood Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

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10amStorytime with Amigos · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amThankfulness Wreath Craft · Southeast Regional Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amYoga Storytime · Century Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime/Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe Para Familias · Acacia Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyKindergarten Bootcamp · At 4 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Palo Verde Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Mesquite Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Desert Sage Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Burton Barr Central Library Sun, Nov 22 · 3pm

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10:30amLittle Explorers Play Date · White Tank Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddlertime · Mesa Express Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyBrick Builders · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Juniper Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Palo Verde Library Sat, Nov 21 · 3pm

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3:30pmReaderReady Roundup · Palo Verde Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

3:30pmTweenTastic Friday: Aviation Exploration · Queen Creek Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9amCollege Depot FAFSA Lab · College Depot Digital Classroom, Phoenix 11+ · Free

9:30amCollege Depot FAFSA Lab · College Depot Digital Classroom, Phoenix 11+ · Free

10am4 Peaks Kids presents Binary Bead Coding! · Fountain Hills Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBike Safety Rodeo · Juniper Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

10amCollege Depot FAFSA Lab · College Depot Digital Classroom, Phoenix 11+ · Free

10amCollege Depot Gateway to GRIT Workshop: In-state Honors + Summer Program Applications · College Depot Auditorium, Phoenix 11+ · Free

10amCollege Depot GRIT Apprenticeship Workshop · College Depot Workshop Room, Phoenix 11+ · Free

10amExtreme Dino Storytime · Georgia T. Lord Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amPuzzle Swap · Basha Library, Chandler 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSaturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks · Dobson Ranch Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amCollege Depot FAFSA Lab · College Depot Digital Classroom, Phoenix 11+ · Free

10:30amSTEAM Saturday for Families: Pen Chromatography · Saguaro Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amArt Cart · Red Mountain Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amCollege Depot FAFSA Lab · College Depot Digital Classroom, Phoenix 11+ · Free

11amLet's Play Chess · Main Library, Mesa 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amReading with Teddy · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amCollege Depot FAFSA Lab · College Depot Digital Classroom, Phoenix 11+ · Free

11:30amSTEAM Time! · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmCollege Depot FAFSA Lab · College Depot Digital Classroom, Phoenix 11+ · Free

12:30pmCollege Depot FAFSA Lab · College Depot Digital Classroom, Phoenix 11+ · Free

12:30pmFamily+Math Storytime · Acacia Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmCollege Depot FAFSA Lab · College Depot Digital Classroom, Phoenix 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Matinee: Encanto · Main Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmRibbons and Relevé · THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmBuild a Gift · Agave Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMinecraft Perler Bead Creations · Hamilton Library, Chandler 11+ · Free

2pmSpace Adventures at Gateway · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSTEAM Team · Desert Broom Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

3pmBuilding Blocks Club · Red Mountain Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDungeons and Dragons · Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix 11+ · Free

3pmMACH2: Cricut Paper Crafting - Vinyl Decal · Cholla Library, Phoenix 11+ · Free

3pmMakersBase · Ironwood Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

3pmSucculents as Holiday Gifts · White Tank Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmRead, Smile, Repeat · Aguila Library 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Library storytimes & programs (18, free)

From Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler public libraries and Maricopa County Library District branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28 · 9:15amFamily Storytime · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Saguaro Library Sat, Nov 28 · 9:15am
Mesquite Library Sat, Nov 28 · 9:15am

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10amSaturday at the Ranch: Recycled Creations · Dobson Ranch Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amYoga Storytime · Mesquite Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPhoenix Old Time Music Society East Valley Jam · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amTHINKspot Comic Club · THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amGaming Saturday · White Tank Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amSTEAM Time! · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyDia de Los Muertos Storytelling with Zarco Guerrero · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Saguaro Library Sat, Nov 28 · 1pm
Century Library Sat, Nov 28 · 3pm

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3pmBuilding Blocks Club · Main Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDungeons and Dragons · Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix 11+ · Free

4pmRead, Smile, Repeat · Aguila Library 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmKindergarten Bootcamp · Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Library storytimes & programs (28, free)

From Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler public libraries and Maricopa County Library District branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9:15amFamily Storytime with Mesa Arts Center · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:30amFamily Storytime at Pecos Park · Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:45amFamily Storytime with Mesa Arts Center · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime/Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe Para Familias · Acacia Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyKindergarten Bootcamp · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Palo Verde Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Burton Barr Central Library Sun, Dec 6 · 3pm

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10:30amLittle Explorers Play Date · White Tank Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddlertime · Mesa Express Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Playdate · Main Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1:30pmReaderReady Roundup · Desert Sage Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amA Visit with Mrs. Claus · Mesa Express Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amABCs of Starting a New Business · StartUpPHX, Phoenix 11+ · Free

10amBike Safety Rodeo · Desert Broom, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

10amBookmobile Stop: Mesa Book Festival · Bookmobile, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSaturday at the Ranch: Puzzles · Dobson Ranch Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSpice Workshop: Cajun Seasoning · THINKspot at Red Mountain, Mesa 11+ · Free

10amTales with Tails: Read to a Therapy Dog · Perry Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amWinter Family Storytime · Cholla Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amReading with Teddy · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmKids’ Holiday Workshop! · Hamilton Library, Chandler 6-10 · Free

1pmPinecone Bird Feeders · Red Mountain Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmFamily Fun · Desert Sage Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCrochet Away · Gateway Library, Mesa 11+ · Free

2pmMeet the Author Storytime · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3:30pmRecess at the Library · Dobson Ranch Library, Mesa 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmChandler Drum Circle · Downtown Library, Chandler 11+ · Free

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194 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

Updated November 12, 2026