Your December news from Maricopa County Library District!
NEWS & EVENTS
December 2025
It's a beautiful time of year in Arizona and the perfect time to get out and experience our stunning county! Take all the benefits of a library card with you wherever you go this season:
Hike, camp, and learn about nature with our outdoor-focused Staff Picks.
Contribute to real scientific studies with our Citizen ScienceKits - meaure light pollution, observe pollinators, explore biodiversity, and more!
Relax around a fire with an eBook or streaming music from Freegal.
Whether you're hiking at White Tank or taking a brisk stroll around your neighborhood, take the latest audiobooks with you - thanks to Libby and Hoopla.
Check out a Culture Pass to explore open-air cultural sites like Arcosanti, Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum, and Desert Botanical Garden.
Holiday Hours
Wednesday, December 24
Libraries close at 12pm
Thursday, December 25
Closed
Wednesday, December 31
Libraries close at 5pm
Thursday, January 1
Closed
Settle in to Win!
Get ready to cozy up with a good book and read with us this winter! Our annual Winter Reading Program is a fun and free program for adults. Starting December 15, track your reading, take on challenges, and join our community book club with in-person events and online discussions. You may just win some prizes along the way!
Stream feel-good films and series for free with your library card! This Hoopla BingePass gives you unlimited access to the Hallmark Movies Now collection for seven days. Enjoy 1,500+ hours of ad-free Hallmark Originals!
