December Concerts: Enjoy the Holiday Spirit

Step into the December chill and warm up with the sounds of the season at Glendale's libraries. Here's a lineup of laid-back, family-friendly concerts to infuse your holidays with a touch of music.

Big Band Grandstand Holiday Concert

Monday, December 4, 6-7:30 PM. Foothills Library

Kick off the festive month with a special evening of swinging popular standards and holiday favorites. 

Live @ the Library: A Very Driftwood Christmas

Thursday, December 7, 6:30-7:30 PM. Main Library

Experience a mix of Christmas classics, music in honor of Kwanzaa and Hanukkah, and a jazzy twist on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite from the Driftwood Quintet.

Live @ the Library: Women in Song Present "A Holiday Kaleidoscope"

Monday, December 11, 6:30-7:30 PM. Main Library

Celebrate the season with four-part holiday harmonies, accompanied by Jeff Yoder's masterful piano playing and conducted by Artistic Director Patti Graetz.

Main Library Coffeehouse: Holiday Concert

Thursday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 PM. Main Library 

Close out the month with a cozy concert featuring local musicians performing sing-along holiday tunes.

Mark your calendars and join us for a December filled with good music, a welcoming atmosphere, and lots of holiday cheer.

A Very Driftwood Christmas and A Holiday Kaleidoscope are both funded by a City of Glendale Performing Arts Grant.

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Don't Forget LIBCON West

Join us at the Main Library for our 7th annual comic convention, an all-ages celebration of pop culture, comics, manga, anime, sci-fi, and fantasy, on Saturday, December 2, from 12-5 PM! Meet talented comic book creators, interact with awesome cosplayers, explore vendor booths, catch thrilling live performances, and watch your kids make some fun crafts. Don't miss out on a day filled with entertainment and creativity. Visit www.libconwest.org for a full list of vendors, featured cosplayers, and performances.

Milkweed for Monarchs

If you plant it (milkweed), they (monarchs) will come! Monarch butterfly populations are declining at a rapid rate due to many factors, including the loss of milkweed habitat. On Monday, December 4, from 6-7:30 PM at the Main Library, Natalie Melkonoff, Plant and Insect Ecology Program Manager at the Desert Botanical Garden, will discuss the monarch and the right type of milkweed and nectar plants to use when creating a monarch-friendly habitat. Participants will receive free desert milkweed seeds.

Register for Milkweed for Monarchs

Container Gardening in Winter

Unlock the secrets of container gardening with Master Gardener Pam Perry on Saturday, December 9, from 2-3:30 PM at the Heroes Regional Park Library. Discover the plants that thrive outdoors in the chilly season and learn expert tips for their care. From healthy herbs to winter wonders, transform your outdoor space into a green paradise. 

Register for Container Gardening in the Winter

Teen Venture: Sock Snowman

Bring a touch of frosty magic to life at the Heroes Regional Park Library on Sunday, December 3, from 2-3 PM. Your imagination will transform ordinary socks and everyday items into the cutest, coziest, softest snowmen! Ages 12-18.

Register for Sock Snowman

Teen Techs

Explore and play with the latest tech gadgets, such as vinyl cutters, 3D pens, 3D printers, and more, on Monday, December 11, from 6-7:30 PM at the Foothills Library. Each month will feature a different gadget. Registration is requested. Ages 10-18.

Register for Teen Techs

Level Up: D&D @ Main

Calling all teen adventurers, ages 12-18! Whether you're a seasoned D&D pro with your own level 3 character or you're just curious about rolling the dice, you can join our quest on Thursday, December 14, from 6-7 PM at the Main Library. No experience is needed! 

Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents: The Selfish Elf

Get in the holiday spirit with this fun, live Christmas puppet show on Saturday, December 9, from 10:30-11:30 AM at the Foothills Library! The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will treat kids and families to the tale of an elf who is selfish, but then learns the spirit of giving.

This program is provided by the Deer Valley Family Resource Center. Seating is first come, first served until the room reaches capacity.

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New at the Library!

Exciting news! The library shelves are brimming with fresh titles for adults, teens, and kids. Dive into a world of fun picture books, comics, music, audiobooks, and the latest DVDs and Blu-rays. Is the title you're itching to read or watch not checked in right now? No worries! Request it using your library card. Need a hand navigating the process? Check out our helpful tutorial.