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WELCOME TO THE KIDS PAGE


Here, you can see the latest kids programs at your library, get homework help, and discover great new books!

Summer Reading Programs
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Celebrate your summer reading success! Bring your completed Color Our World T-shirt to the library on Monday, July 14, to decorate it with provided supplies. Make your own colorful creation.

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood room B
Join us at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center for a fun summer day of Flower Lei making.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Celebrate your summer reading success! Bring your completed Color Our World T-shirt to the library on Monday, July 14, to decorate it with provided supplies. Make your own colorful creation.

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Teens 13-18 can watch anime and draw.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood Room A,Redwood room B
Puppets, fun voices, and wacky characters make this Mother Goose so much fun!

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Two-Day Event - registration is required to attend. Must have turned in one reading log by July 11 to be entered into the Poolapalooza giveaway.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Two-Day Event - registration is required to attend. Must have turned in one reading log by July 11 to be entered into the Poolapalooza giveaway.

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Coolidge Public Library
Join us for hands-on skull matching and ID games to discover the fascinating differences between carnivore and herbivore skulls.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Yoga for little ones ages 2-5 years!

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood Room A,Redwood room B
If you like your bubbles flaming, this show is for you!

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
San Tan Valley Library - Silver Room
Color Our World Writing Contest Workshop
This event is full

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood room B
Join us at the library for a vibrant and creative activity: painting rocks!

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Join our Mommy & Me Dance Delight class for a joyful bonding experience through movement and music.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood room B
Summer reading programs aren't just for the youngest kids! Grab your fave adult or teen and come paint with us.
This event is full

Tails and Tales 2021 Video
What's New in Kids Books
Homework Help for Kids
Homework Help
Learning ExpressLearning Express features skill-building resources for classroom and homework success.
Tutor.comGet help with school work, preparing for a test, or writing a paper.
Khan AcademyCreated by experts, Khan Academy’s library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It’s all free for learners and teachers.
Research and Discovery
Gale in Context: ElementaryGale In Context: Elementary, formerly Kids InfoBits, gradually lets elementary school children gain comfort with research by delivering age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of subjects taught in the classroom like animals, arts and music, social studies, and more.
Britannica LibraryBritannica Group, Inc, the world-wide leader at the forefront of the information revolution for 250 years, have empowered the way the world teaches and learns. Britannica Library is reimagining discovery and inquiry. Inspiring curiosity and instilling the joy of learning is how Britannica builds the world’s future leaders
Britannica EscolarLos productos digitales de Britannica son utilizados por las mejores escuelas, universidades y bibliotecas del mundo
TumbleBooks
TumbleBook LibraryTumbleBook Library offers eBooks, read-alongs, videos, audiobooks and games which help pre-school and K-4 level children learn all while discovering the joys of reading.
TumbleBook BibliotecaLa TumbleBookLibrary es una colección completa de libros ilustrados en línea que son el complemento ideal para los niños que comienzan a leer, ya sean bilingües, niños para quienes el inglés es su segundo idioma o que estudian inglés como idioma extranjero. La TumbleBook Library ofrece a los estudiantes que ya saben leer solos la posibilidad de disfrutar de una gran variedad de material interesante.
Upcoming Events for Kids
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Coolidge Public Library
Pick up a new art or science activity to enjoy at home each week. Each kit provides all of the supplies and instructions. Supplies are limited.

Mon, Jul 14, 9:00am - 10:30am
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Casa Grande Main Library - Activity Room
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Celebrate your summer reading success! Bring your completed Color Our World T-shirt to the library on Monday, July 14, to decorate it with provided supplies. Make your own colorful creation.

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood room B
Join us at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center for a fun summer day of Flower Lei making.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Celebrate your summer reading success! Bring your completed Color Our World T-shirt to the library on Monday, July 14, to decorate it with provided supplies. Make your own colorful creation.

Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
This is the time to let your toddler aged 2 to 3 years enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and early learning activities with your youth library specialist.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Drop-In program for preschoolers! STEM, literacy, art, sensory & dramatic play and more!

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
This is the time to let your toddler aged 2 to 3 years enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and early learning activities with your youth library specialist.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
This is the time to let your toddler aged 2 to 3 years enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and early learning activities with your youth library specialist.

Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Amethyst Room
Dungeon & Dragons Campaigns for ages 10 - 18!

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Join us monthly at The No-Wrong-Way Photography Club to share tips, critique each other’s work, and get inspired.

Wed, Jul 16, 9:00am - 10:30am
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Babytime is brain-building time for your baby and social time for you!

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Babytime is brain-building time for your baby and social time for you!

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Two-Day Event - registration is required to attend. Must have turned in one reading log by July 11 to be entered into the Poolapalooza giveaway.

Cancelled
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Arizona City Community Library
Want to meet other homeschoolers? Come hang out! We'll have lego, colouring pages, and board games!

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Babytime is brain-building time for your baby and social time for you!

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Bring your little one and get the whole family together for books, movement, and fun!

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Learn to play acoustic guitar with our wonderful, volunteer instructors!

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Like to sew? Want to learn?

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Storytime for our littlest friends ages birth-2 years!

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Coolidge Public Library
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Two-Day Event - registration is required to attend. Must have turned in one reading log by July 11 to be entered into the Poolapalooza giveaway.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Coolidge Public Library
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Storytime for our littlest friends ages birth-2 years!

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arizona City Community Library
Touch-a-Truck at the Library! Join us at the Arizona City Community Library for an exciting morning with the Arizona City Fire District!

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 years! Stories, songs, movement and a craft!

Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!

Thu, Jul 17, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Casa Grande Main Library - Activity Room
Week 7: Happy Little Dinosaurs ( Up to 5 sign-ups)

Thu, Jul 17, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!

Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!

Thu, Jul 17, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Enjoy time to play the Native American-Style Flute.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Yoga for little ones ages 2-5 years!

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
School age kids craft time!

Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Vista Grande Library - Community Room - South
Do you like to knit or crochet? Come to the Vista Grande Library on Fridays to join others that do too!

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Willow Room
This is storytime for your elementary school aged children!

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Weekly STEM challenges for kids!

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood Room A,Redwood room B
If you like your bubbles flaming, this show is for you!

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Like to Sew? Want to learn?

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
San Tan Valley Library - Silver Room
Color Our World Writing Contest Workshop
This event is full

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Café
Kids can stop in and create a craft on Saturday afternoons!

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Kids read to therapy animals!

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Casa Grande Main Library - Class Room
Join us for a family movie and coloring.

Mon, Jul 21, 9:00am - 10:30am
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood room B
Join us at the library for a vibrant and creative activity: painting rocks!

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Casa Grande Main Library - Activity Room
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Coolidge Public Library
Join our Mommy & Me Dance Delight class for a joyful bonding experience through movement and music.

Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
This is the time to let your toddler aged 2 to 3 years enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and early learning activities with your youth library specialist.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
This is the time to let your toddler aged 2 to 3 years enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and early learning activities with your youth library specialist.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Drop-In program for preschoolers! STEM, literacy, art, sensory & dramatic play and more!

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
This is the time to let your toddler aged 2 to 3 years enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and early learning activities with your youth library specialist.

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Dungeon & Dragons Campaigns for ages 10 - 18!

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 10:30am
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Wed, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Babytime is brain-building time for your baby and social time for you!

Cancelled
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Arizona City Community Library
Want to meet other homeschoolers? Come hang out! We'll have lego, colouring pages, and board games!

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Babytime is brain-building time for your baby and social time for you!

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Babytime is brain-building time for your baby and social time for you!

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Bring your little one and get the whole family together for books, movement, and fun!

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Learn to play acoustic guitar with our wonderful, volunteer instructors!

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Like to sew? Want to learn?

Thu, Jul 24, 9:00am - 10:30am
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood room B
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Storytime for our littlest friends ages birth-2 years!

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Coolidge Public Library
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Coolidge Public Library
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Storytime for our littlest friends ages birth-2 years!

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5 years! Stories, songs, movement and a craft!

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Redwood room B
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 3:30pm

Thu, Jul 24, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 3:45pm

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 4:00pm

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Casa Grande Main Library - Activity Room
Week 8: Antidote (Up to 6 sign-ups)

Thu, Jul 24, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 4:15pm

Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 4:30pm

Thu, Jul 24, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Storytime
Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 4:45pm

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Bring craft supplies, unfinished projects, hobby parts, instruction books, tools, and even “regiftable” items to swap with others!

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Enjoy time to play the Native American-Style Flute.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Combined parenting education and preschool program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5. Registration required https://www.ajpl.org/funvan/registration/
Register

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Coolidge Public Library
You can take control of your health at the monthly Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Learn how to stretch your grocery dollars while still making smart nutrition choices.

Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Vista Grande Library - Community Room - South
Do you like to knit or crochet? Come to the Vista Grande Library on Fridays to join others that do too!

Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
School age kids craft time!

Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center - Willow Room
This is storytime for your elementary school aged children!

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Apache Junction Public Library - Enchanted Forest
Weekly STEM challenges for kids!

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Opal Room
Like to Sew? Want to learn?

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Casa Grande Main Library - Class Room
Join us for a family movie and coloring.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Apache Junction Public Library - Café
Kids can stop in and create a craft on Saturday afternoons!