NEWS & EVENTS

April 2026

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Celebrate National Library Week with us from April 19-25! From our extensive collection to our wide range of programs, there's always something new to be discovered at your library. Browse our collections of library-themed reads for all ages!

Unlock LinkedIn Learning

Spring Break is over so it's time to get back to learning, no matter how old you are! Do you know you have free access to thousands of online courses with LinkedIn Learning and your library card? Master in-demand skills and achieve your personal or career goals!

Explore The Courses

Software Upgrades are Coming Soon

This month, we’re rolling out a lineup of new and improved tools to make your library experience smoother and simpler!
 
• A new events calendar to help you discover and plan for programs with ease
• A modernized online catalog that makes it easier to find materials
• A new look to our email notifications about holds and borrowed materials

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April is Citizen Science Month so it's the perfect time to learn more about our environment and make a positive impact! Our Citizen Science Kits are small boxes containing everything needed for experiments that contribute to real scientific studies!

• Assessing Indoor Air Quality: Monitor CO2 levels to determine if ventilation is adequate.

 

• Exploring Biodiversity: Document and identify plants and animals around you.

•  Measuring Light in the Night: Help gather light pollution data in your community.

 

•  Monitoring Air Quality: Capture measurements using an AirBeam Sensor.

•  Zombee Hunting: Is the Zombie Fly attacking bees in your neighborhood?

 

•  Observing Pollinators: Count pollinators as they visit flowering plants.

Celebrating Día

(Children’s Day/Book Day)

Mark your calendar for Día on April 30th! Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day with these titles, handpicked by MCLD.
Picture Books
Kids Reads

No Wait Times on Hoopla

Tired of waiting in the holds queue? Many of our most popular items are available to read or listen to right now on Hoopla!

 

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Heated Rivalry

The Housemaid

Sunrise on the Reaping

 

Browse Hoopla

Community Health Needs Assessment

Maricopa County's Public Health Department is conducting the Community Health Needs Assessment Survey to better understand the needs and priorities of residents across the county, and would appreciate your feedback.

Take the Survey

Easter Closures

All branches will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5th.

 

Our Digital Library is open every day of the year - check out our online offerings, including audiobooks, ebooks, movies, and more!

Digital Library

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