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Missing summer programs at your library? We've got you covered - online! Just log in to maricopacountyreads.org and check out streaming events each week. Read more

Summer Reading is on! This year’s Summer Reading Challenge will be held online. You can sign up for your account now, then start logging your reading time on June 1. Read as much as you want before August 1, then come into the library in August to pick up your prizes! Read more

If you are passionate about writing, already published or just starting out, this is the group for you. Led by Katherine Kalmer, the Saturday Morning Writers Club meets at the Downtown Chandler Library on the second Saturday of the month, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Join us at our next meeting on March 14! Read more

We've got some sweet programs for a sweet holiday! Check out what your library has for you. Read more

Set your sights on science! In addition to the annual Chandler Science Spectacular, February brings science-related programs to your library! Read more

Whether you are a gardener in need of seeds or a novice looking for answers, Seed Swap at Sunset is the place to come! Join us at the Chandler Sunset Library on Saturday, February 1 from 10:30 a.m. to noon, to share seeds and seed starts, meet local gardeners and exchange gardening tips. You can participate even if you do not bring seeds. Seed Swap, now in its ninth year at Sunset, is great for master and novice. Read more

While many are aware of Oskar Schindler’s heroic efforts because of director Steven Spielberg's 1993 film Schindler's List, few know of the brave risks taken by Frans and Mien Wijnakker to help save the lives of Jews in Holland during the Holocaust. Author Marty Brounstein will present his book "Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust" at the Downtown Chandler Library on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. Read more

It's a new year - time to find your next great read! Librarians Melissa and Anbolyn are back to tell you all about their favorite 2020 books. Join us at the Sunset Library on Saturday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m. for New Year, New Reads. Hear about great titles, connect with other readers and to grow your TBR pile. There will be book giveaways, a raffle and refreshments too. Read more

Calling all teen fans of anime, comics and manga, gaming and all things sci-fi/fantasy/cosplay! LibCon is celebrating 10 years! Our 10th annual teen pop culture convention is on Friday, January 17, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Library. Read more

During WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines without knowing that they would be called on to develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This select group of Code Talkers devised a Navajo language code that was accurate, quick, never broken and saved many American lives. Join us on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Basha Library to hear their stories. Read more