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Get Ready for the Library's Annual Play Date!

Join us for a free, play-filled morning of art, science, literacy and building activities. Play is a fundamental part of early learning, and this event celebrates it through hands-on fun...

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Celebrate the Spooky Season at the Library!
Oct 14, 2025
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Mustang Library Unveils New Wall to Enhance Quiet Spaces and Youth Learning
Aug 13, 2025
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Access to Arizona Republic
Aug 6, 2025
More Time to Read, Explore, and Discover—Expanded Hours Begin July 1 image
More Time to Read, Explore, and Discover—Expanded Hours Begin July 1
Jul 1, 2025 Library - Information
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Quiet Progress: Construction Begins on Youth Area Wall at Mustang Library
Jul 1, 2025 Library Updates
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Upcoming Events

Baby Cuddles

Mustang Library

(ages 0-24 months / 20 min) This program develops babies’ literacy and learning skills as they inter...

Nov 19 10:30 a.m.

Books 2 Boogie

Appaloosa Library

(ages 0-5 / 30 min) Share the joy of playful learning together! Children and their caregivers partic...

Nov 19 10:30 a.m.

Smart Money Talk

Civic Center Library

Thinking of buying a home?  This seminar will walk you through the process from start to finish. Eve...

Nov 19 12:30 p.m.

How To Avoid The Top Five Medicare Mistakes

Appaloosa Library

This educational seminar will bring clarity to the fundamentals of Medicare and enable you to make i...

Nov 19 1 p.m.

Staff Picks Book Discussion

Civic Center Library

Join us each month for a lively conversation centered on titles selected by staff within a variety o...

Nov 19 1 p.m.

Ask the Experts

Arabian Library

Get free advice about your computer, tablet, or smart phone from the Library Computer Learning Group...

Nov 19 1:30 p.m.

Arizona Birds of Prey

Civic Center Library

(ages 6-11 / 45 min)Come and meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Presenters ...

Nov 19 4 p.m.

Wi-Fi Basics

Civic Center Library

Learn about Wi-Fi, what it can do and many of its uses in the home with a particular emphasis on ent...

Nov 19 5 p.m.
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