Grab Your Capes and Superpowers...it's Tempe FanCon! Save the date for the return of Tempe FanCon 2024 on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Each year in January, Tempe FanCon brings together fans from all over the Valley for a celebration…

Another year in the books! Tempe got busy this year — busy reading! More than 725,001 items were checked out from the Tempe Public Library in 2023. Now, we're sharing the items we couldn't keep on the shelves. Check out the top five most…

We bring you some wonderfully wintery special stortimes to celebrate the season during the month of December. Family Winter Storytime will be Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Wintertime Storytime will be Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Kids will hear stories, sing songs…

Tempe Public Library kicks off Writing & Cover Design Contest Tenth annual contest spotlights theme of Celebration Aspiring writers and artists are invited to show off their talents in the 2024 Tempe Writing Contest. Writers can submit…

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Library Card - Best. Deal. Ever. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the Tempe Public Library joins the American Library Association and libraries nationwide to remind everyone of the value of a library card. Your Tempe Public…

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Back to school and fall activities preview Welcome back to the classroom, Tempe! Kyrene, Tempe Elementary and Tempe Union High School students returned to school this week. We have a multitude of great resources available to help all students…

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Register for Summer Reading Get ready for TPL's Summer Reading Program: All Together Now! Our summer reading program is a reading experience for the entire family, so register today and explore the world of books and reading all summer long. Track…

Tempe Public Library unveils writing contest winners Hear the winners read their works on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 p.m. The Tempe Public Library is thrilled to unveil the Tempe Writers Forum v.9, a collection of works from high school students,…

Plant Swap Have a house plant you are wanting to trade or cuttings you want to part with? Come to our plant swap on Saturday, April 22 from 1-2:30 p.m., where you can swap, donate or adopt to your heart's content! It's easy to participate, just…

Women's History Month March is Women's History Month. Come celebrate by attending two programs that showcase women's histories and contributions. More than Pocahontas and Squaws on March 19 shows Indigenous American women have contributed service…

Celebrate Black History Month If you're looking for a way to celebrate and honor Black History Month, check out this month's staff picks. We've selected books that highlight the unique voice of African American authors. From science fiction to…

We want to see your talent! Do you have a special talent that you want to show off? The Tempe Public Library is ready to give local performers a way to showcase their talents with the first ever Tempe's Got Talent Show. Whether you are a musician,…

Grab Your Capes and Superpowers...it's Tempe FanCon! Save the date for the return of Tempe FanCon 2023 on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each year in January, Tempe FanCon brings together fans from all over the valley for a celebration…

Pet Costume Contest Save the date for the return of Tempe FanCon, an annual event featuring costume contests, artists, authors, shopping and activities for kids and adults. The 2023 festivities will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4…

National Novel Writing Month National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. Starting Nov. 1, participants began working toward the goal of writing a novel by the end of the month. NaNoWriMo…

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. Starting Nov. 1, participants begin working toward the goal of writing a novel by the end of the month. NaNoWriMo began in 1999 as a challenge: to…

Spooky Season at TPL Join us for the start of spooky season at the library as we celebrate Halloween with a full week of spooky fun activities for kids from Oct. 24 through Oct. 31. There will be fun activities all day long throughout the week in…

It's a Great Time to Get a Library Card September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Tempe Public Library joins the American Library Association and libraries nationwide to remind everyone of the value of a library card. Today's…

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From Chief to Code Talker Join us for a talk about a group of young Navajo men who enlisted in the Marines during World War II without knowing that they would be called on to develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This select group of…

Join the enchantment as you dance to party music, showing off your moves to schools of fish and sea creatures. Explore the Youth Library for information about underwater sea creatures and win a tattoo. If that’s not enough, join the craft…

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Totally Tempe Tuesday Dives into an “Ocean of Possibilities” Mid-afternoon family fun to support summer reading Tempe, AZ – Join Tempe Public Library for an ocean-themed summer-long learning experience. To support the…

Tempe Public Library Summer Reading June 1 - August 1, 2022 Register Now! Begin tracking points on June 1 A summer reading experience for the entire family! Track your progress online, collect secret codes, and complete challenges to be…