Things to Do This Week in Alpine, CA

Your weekly guide to events and activities in Alpine, CA. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.

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Crafty Chapters Book Club: 1984 and Blackout Poetry

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Heroes Regional Park Library · 6075 N 83rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303, Glendale, AZ · Ages 18+

<p>Discuss Orwell's 1984 and explore themes of censorship through blackout poetry! Using markers and printed pages, selectively black out words to create new poetic meanings. Perfect pairing for a novel about controlling language and rewriting truth. All supplies included—readers and crafters...

Munching Crunching Caterpillars

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 4:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, Phoenix, AZ

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!

Garden: After Dark

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 12:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Phoenix, AZ

Experience Garden: After Dark, where the desert shines brighter, the trails glow with color and Desert Pulse creates a perfect nighttime escape.

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Cookbook Club: Appetizers

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ

<p>Cookbook Club is a tasty gathering where participants bring in their own favorite dishes to share and discuss. Each month features a new theme, inviting everyone to explore different cuisines, swap cooking tips, and sample a variety of homemade dishes. Don’t forget to bring a copy of the recipe..

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Book Club with Alicia: The Wedding People

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Ed Robson Library · 9330 E Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, Sun Lakes, AZ

Join Alicia to discuss our pick this month, The Wedding People by Alison Espach. Copies of our next book, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, will be distributed.

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Yarn & Hook Crochet Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 22 S Delaware Street, Chandler, AZ

For teens and tweens! Loop, stitch, and hook your way into creativity with our Crochet Club! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picking up the yarn, join us for a world of colorful threads, cozy projects, and endless inspiration. Bring your projects or learn something new. All experience levels..

Mud Mania

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, Phoenix, AZ

It’s currently Mud Season in Vermont! Let’s bring some of that muddy energy to the museum and get messy with mud! Explore the sensations of mud; how cold is it? how wet is it? How does it feel in your hands? How does it feel in your feet? Add some of that mud to some cardstock and create an art...

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Teen Craft Time

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Queen Creek Branch · 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Queen Creek, AZ · Ages 10–17

Teens can explore their creativity by making a customized craft each month while connecting with other teens.<br /><br />This month's craft: DIY Scratch Off Cards<br /><br />Decide what you want to be hidden under the silver scratch off material, then we'll add the liquid mixture to make the silver.

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Teen Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages 10–17

<p>Join other book lovers to discuss your recent favorite reads in our new teen book club. No essays, no grades, just books worth talking about with other readers who get it. We read a different genre each month, so come join us and tell us about your favorite read and help us pick a genre for the..

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Open Yarn Studio

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Caviglia-Arivaca Library · 17050 W. Arivaca Rd., Arivaca, AZ

Join us for an open studio where you can knit, crochet or start your own fiber arts journey one project at a time.

Framerate: Desert Pulse

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 3:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Phoenix, AZ

Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.

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Classic Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Apache Junction Public Library · 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, Casa Grande, AZ

- October 28: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy - November 25: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez - December 23: Candide by Voltaire - January 27: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston - February 24: Blindness by Jose Saramago - March 24: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson -..

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Adults Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Agave Library · 23550 N 36th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85310, Phoenix, AZ

Join the discussion! The Agave Book Club is a group of readers and library staff who come together on the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss the month's selected title. January: The Awakening by Nora Roberts February: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig March: Last Call at the Nightingale by..

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Adult Fiction Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Georgia T. Lord Library · 14455 W Van Buren St, Goodyear, AZ 85338, Goodyear, AZ · Ages 18+

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for a lively book discussion. This month's book is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Copies of the book are available for check out at the Georgia T. Lord Library first floor front desk on 03/23/26 after the last book club lets out while...

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Community Meeting: Desert Skies United Methodist Church Painting Class

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library · 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson, AZ

Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event. Date and time may change without notice.

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Teen Tuesdays at The Spot

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 22 S Delaware Street, Chandler, AZ · Ages 10–17

A place just for teens at the downtown library! On Tuesdays at The Spot, enjoy board games, art supplies, access to computers, crocheting, movies or gaming, an occasional craft or snack, or just come by to hang out or do homework.

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Century Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Century Library · 1750 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016, Phoenix, AZ

Join the discussion! The Century Book Club is a group of readers and library staff who come together on the last Tuesday of the month to discuss the month's selected title. This month's book club pick: This month's title: The Storied Life of A.J.Fikry: a novel by Gabrielle Zevin Do you require.

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Student Athletes & Leaders Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Hamilton Library · 3700 S Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ · Ages 10–17

Join a teen led community built for student athletes and aspiring leaders! Each month, we dive into a new book focused on mindset, teamwork, and personal growth. Grab your teammates, finish the monthly read, and come hang out for social discussions on how to win both on and off the field. April's...

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Stories and Craft

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 10:30 PM–11:15 PM UTC · Queen Creek Branch · 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Queen Creek, AZ

Join us for stories and a fun craft! After reading and learning about a topic, we'll create a craft to go along with it! Please register each child attending.<br><br>

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Cheer Readers Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month.</p><p>This month we will read <a href="https://mesa.na.iiivega.com/search/card?id=299f3c43-247b-52f8-bd3e-5ca6f7b487f0&entityType=FormatGroup">Midwives</a> by...

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Novel Ideas Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Desert Broom Library · 29710 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, Phoenix, AZ

Novel Ideas Book Club meets at Desert Broom Library the fourth (4th) Tuesday of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, and the first (1st) Tuesday in December. Discussion starts at 1:00 p.m. For more information contact: judimacaz@gmail.com This month's selection: All the..

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Velma's Clues Cozy Mystery Book Club: Killing Trail by Margaret Mizushima

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 1:30 AM–2:45 AM UTC · Velma Teague Library · 7010 N 58th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301, Glendale, AZ

<p>This series features deputy police officer Mattie Cobb and her new partner Robo - who just happens to be a K-9 police dog. On their first case together they are assigned to track down the killer of a young girl. It is very enjoyable to watch the team bond as part of their entertaining thriller...

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Crafts for Adults-Pressed Flower Bookmark

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Fairway Library · 10600 W Peoria Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351, Sun City, AZ

Join us each month to create a simple craft that you can take home and enjoy. This month we will be creating a pressed flower bookmark. Registration is required and will open on 4/7/26 @ 9:00 am.

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Adult Art Class on Zoom

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Tolleson Public Library · 9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, Tolleson, AZ · Ages 18+

Complete a new project every week! Guided instruction on Zoom using acrylic paints and various techniques. Register online and reach out to the library to receive your free supply kit and link. 18+

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Friendly Formats Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Southeast Regional · 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, Gilbert, AZ

Meet with us the 4th Tuesday of each month to discuss a member chosen book. Book selections will be from a variety of genres. Books for the following month will be available at the meeting in multiple formats (limited quantities).

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Paper Cutting Machines: Bookmarks

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Create custom design bookmarks out of paper using Red Mountain's Silhouette paper cutting machines. We will learn the process, step-by-step. All skill levels are welcome. Ahead of class training is available here: <a...

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Fun Van supported by First Things First Casa Grande

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Casa Grande Main Library · 449 N Drylake St, Casa Grande, AZ 85122, Casa Grande, AZ · Ages Up to 5

Fun Van is a parenting education program supported by First Things First in the Pinal Region. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 attend our free, 1.5 hours classes together in 8 consecutive week cycles at a variety of locations across Pinal County. At each class, children enjoy art...

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Read it and Weep: A Romance Book Club !

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Queen Creek Branch · 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Queen Creek, AZ

Are you ready to fall in love? Join this romance book club where we discuss a new romance read each month! This month's book is: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang !

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Night Owl Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 22 S Delaware Street, Chandler, AZ

Are you a book lover who's looking for a discussion group that meets in the evening? Do you want to pick your own books and share your latest finds with other book lovers? We've got the group for you - our Night Owl Book Club! Bring in a book you read last month and tell us about it! Better yet,...

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Crochet Circle

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. Supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome.</p>

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Preschool Time (3-5 Years)

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 4:15 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Sunset Library · 4930 W Ray Road, Chandler, AZ · Ages 3–5

Drop-In. Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive activities! This 45 minute, parent-child engagement program incorporates the five early literacy practices: Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build school readiness skills. It also includes a craft activity. Remember, you are..