Programs

 View exact dates and times by visiting our event calendar.

LEGO Lab

Meet new friends and engage in cooperative play while attempting weekly challenges that promote engineering, math, and problem-solving skills.

Page Turners

Program provides a one-on-one, consistent partnership that encourages trust and confidence while reading with an ASU honor student. Registration required.

Paws 2 Read

Come meet Finn and Roxy. They are registered therapy dog who loves reading with children of all abilities. It's a great way to practice fluency and build confidence with reading aloud. 

Pokemon Hour (Ages 6-16)

Come play Pokémon TCG with other kids your age! Pokémon TCG requires basic math, reading, and turn-taking skills to enjoy. The library has decks available for play, or you can bring your own. 

Learning Through Play

Family Computers

Our family computers are available for kids, ages 0-18, in need of a space to work on homework, explore the internet, or play games. A library card is required and can be applied for at the Youth Desk. 

AWE Early Learning Computers

Loaded with fun and educational games, the AWE computer content is correlated to academic standards and ideal for a variety of learning styles. The AWE computers were created specifically for kids ages 2-8 and include a touchscreen and oversized keyboard.

Learning Kits & Board Games

Learning Kits available for in-library check-out. Learning Kits include toys and activities that encourage the development of brain architecture, which provides the foundation for future learning. Fun and educational Board Games are also available for in-library check-out.

Learning Lab

The Learning Lab offers a space for homeschooling  and other teaching and learning activities. Reservations can be made at the Youth Desk.

Play Areas

The "Pueblo Playhouse", the Puppet Theater corner, and Board Book area  are all great spaces that encourage imaginative playtime for children.

Scavenger Hunts

Scavenger hunts help kids develop the skills of observation, curiosity, and letter recognition. Scavenger hunts and pencils are available at the Youth Desk. 

Coloring

Coloring is a great way to practice fine motor skills, creativity, and color recognition. The Youth Area contains both a paper covered coloring table and coloring pages available at th Youth Desk.

Books

Caitlin Benson Collection

The Caitlin Benson Collection of books encourages children to respect differences and appreciate similarities in themselves and others through reading.

Beginning Readers

Beginning Reader books are designed with simple language and corresponding illustrations to help children build reading skills. Our Beginning Readers have colored tape on the spine so the suggested reading level can easily be determined. 

Beginning Chapter Books

Beginning Chapter Books are a great way to bridge from Beginning Readers to Chapter Books. BCB's feature a larger font, less words per page, less pages, and illustrations throughout the story. 

MAX

MAX is a countywide book sharing service between the public libraries in Maricopa County. Books requested through MAX are checked out and returned to the Tempe Public Library. 

MAX catalog

eBooks for Kids

OverDrive eBooks for Kids

 Scholastic Listen & Read Activities

Reading with Lexile Numbers

What is a Lexile number?

 Scholastic Book Wizard Book Search

Homework Help

Research Databases:

Britannica 

Gale-Elementary