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Thursday, July 2

Childsplay Theatre Presents "Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp"

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Virtual Reality Gaming

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Teen Art Studio

More · Main Library · Glendale

Try Something New Thursday: America 250 Craft

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Art is For Everyone: Yarn Art

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

All-Ages Art Night: Greek Vase Scratch Art

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Family Storytime

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Latin Night with Dj Reco

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

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The best free events across the Valley land in the Thursday email — plus the weekend's big shows.

Friday, July 3

Independence Day

More · All Library Locations, Foothills Library, Heroes Regional Park Library, Main Library, Velma Teague Library, Virtual Library · Glendale

Bluegrass Jam

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

July Tasting Series: California

More · Jamie's Bottle Shop, 7033 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Dj Mygodcomplex // Hip Hop / Funk / Soul / World / Disco

R&B · Valley Bar · Phoenix

130 CLUB: HIP HOP + R&B w/ DJ JME LEE

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Saturday, July 4

Glendale's 4th of July - Picnic in the Park

More · Murphy Park, West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ, USA · Glendale

Old-Time Music Jam

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Phoenix Ukulele Group

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Mitch Freedom // Lo Fi / Beats / Instrumental Hip Hop

World · Valley Bar · Phoenix

130 CLUB: HIP HOP + R&B w/ DJ POOTIECAT

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Monday, July 6

America 250 Books 2 Boogie

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Big Band Grandstand

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Mustang Mystery Movie: "Crooked House" (2017)

Film · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Unearth A Story & A Craft

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents Zoner and the Drip

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Teen Makers: Solar Powered Cars

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Artistry Workshop: Zen Gardens

More · Main Library · Glendale

America 250 Family Storytime

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Foothills Coffeehouse: Live Acoustic Music

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Tuesday, July 7

Stay and Play

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Baby Rhyme and Playtime

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

America 250 Family Storytime

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Preschool Storytime

More · Main Library · Glendale

Grow, Play, Learn! Week 6: Taking on Challenges

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Toddler Time

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Music Fun-damentals

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Kpop Dance Workshop

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

"Shut Up and Write!" Northwest Valley

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Great Arizona Puppet Theater: Hotel Saguaro

More · Main Library · Glendale

Ukelele

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Voice

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Dungeons & Dragons: Unearth an Adventure!

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Arabian Nights Book Discussion

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

WAVVES

Rock · Crescent Ballroom · Phoenix

Pootiecat's Queer Mix & Mingle

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Wednesday, July 8

Discovery Playtime

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Little Reader Book Club

More · 6535 East Osborn Road building 7, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Books 2 Boogie

More · Appaloosa Library, E Silverstone Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Baby & Toddler Time

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Preschool Storytime

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Arizona Science Center Presents: COOL SCIENCE!

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Book Character Bingo

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Who Stole the Gold, Forensics at the Library

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Thursday, July 9

Stay and Play

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Preschool Storytime

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Baby & Toddler Time

More · Main Library · Glendale

Picture Book Art

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Let's Build It

More · Appaloosa Library, E Silverstone Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Fairy Night Lights

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Tween Art-repreneurs: Watercolor Bookmarks

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Arizona Science Center Presents "Dino-Mite!"

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Badges & Bites

More · 9330 West Hanna Lane, Glendale, AZ, USA · Glendale

Writing Lyrics & Raps Workshop

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Level Up! D&D @ Main

More · Main Library · Glendale

Main Library Coffeehouse: George & Georgia; Jim Lockwood & Sam Davis

More · Main Library · Glendale

Try Something New Thursdays: Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Teen Lego Night

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Modigliani Self-Portraits

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Gold Palette ArtWalk - Summer Spectacular

Festivals · Arts Districts, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Family Storytime

More · Main Library · Glendale

Phoenix Art Museum Presents: Desert Rock Stars: Art in Ancient Arizona and the Southwest

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Latin Night with Dj Reco

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Friday, July 10

Baby & Toddler Storytime

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Foothills Grief Support Circle

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

WeBop

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Zumbini Class

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Crafty Cooks

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Fun Food Fridays

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Paws to Read with Bobby

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Teen Hangout: Soda Tab Buddies

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Foothills Fan Club: Studio Ghibli

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

July Tasting Series: South America

More · Jamie's Bottle Shop, 7033 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Dj Matty Rob // Funk / Disco / Hip Hop / R&b / Electronic / House

Dance/Electronic · Valley Bar · Phoenix

130 CLUB: HIP HOP + R&B w/ DJ J3

Other · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Saturday, July 11

Magic & Juggling with Craig Davis

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Waterplay Saturday

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

America 250 Family Storytime

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

America 250 Books 2 Boogie

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Writers Read: Book Club for Authors

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Cooking with Chef Larry: Passport on a Plate

More · Main Library · Glendale

Tween & Teen Coding Club

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Tween Scottsdale Artists' School Programs

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Arts and Crafts Corner: Learn How to Knit and Crochet

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

America 250 Arts and Music Series: Secret Harbor Music

More · 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ, USA · Glendale

Jam-Boree Acoustic Jam

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Tween Tales & Crafts: Dragons!

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

America 250 Concert Series: Secret Harbor

More · Main Library · Glendale

Teen & Adult Scottsdale Artists' School Programs

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Dj Rikkie Tee // Hip Hop / R&b / Funk / Soul

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

130 CLUB: HIP HOP + R&B w/ DJ JAVIN

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Sunday, July 12

SoSco Duo - Magical Music & Stories from the Movies

More · 7377 East Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Sahuaro Ranch Acoustic Jam

More · Main Library · Glendale

Henna Body Art Workshop

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Contemporary Literature Book Club

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Tail Waggin’ Tales: Dog Days of Summer

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Monday, July 13

Mini Self-Care Kits (7/13- 7/17)

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Books 2 Boogie

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Big Band Grandstand

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Martha Washington: America's First- First Lady!

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Mustang Mystery Movie: "Blackbag" (2025)

Film · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Unearth A Story & A Craft

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

LEGO Masters

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Lego Mania

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Emmy Nominated Historian Jarrod Riddle

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

DIY Dinosaur Bag

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Family Storytime

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

A Novel Approach Book Discussion Group

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

African Music and Arts Village: Opening Concert with Baba Shibambo

More · Main Library · Glendale

Lifestyle is Medicine: Foundations of Healthy Living

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Tuesday, July 14

Stay and Play

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Baby Rhyme and Playtime

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

African Music & Arts Village: Teen/Adult Hands-on Experience

More · Main Library · Glendale

Family Storytime

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Finders Seekers thrilling Escape Room Game for Adults: National Parks of America

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Preschool Storytime

More · Main Library · Glendale

Grow, Play, Learn! Week 7: Self-Directed and Engaged Learning

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

"Shut Up and Write!" Northwest Valley

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Toddler Time

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Music Fun-damentals

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Mystery Readers

More · Main Library · Glendale

African Music & Arts Village: Youth/Caregiver Hands-on Experience

More · Main Library · Glendale

Adult Craft: Seashell Trinket Trays

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Ukelele

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Multi-Gen Scottsdale Artists’ School Programs

More · Appaloosa Library, East Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Voice

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Dungeons & Dragons: Unearth an Adventure!

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Summer Dinner Series: uchi x INDIBAR

More · Uchi Scottsdale, 3821 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Wednesday, July 15

Discovery Playtime

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Little Reader Book Club

More · 6535 East Osborn Road building 7, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Books 2 Boogie

More · Appaloosa Library, E Silverstone Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Baby & Toddler Time

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Preschool Storytime

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

African Arts Village Teen/Adult Workshop

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

African Arts Village Youth & Caregiver Workshop

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Desert Animal Nature Collage

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Dinosaur Dig

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Staff Picks Book Discussion Group

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

In/Flux with Mitch Freedom and Joelie

World · Valley Bar · Phoenix