The following programs and resources are offered throughout
the community of Tempe.
Car Seat Safety Council Phoenix Children's Hospital
has partnered with Tempe Public Library and the
Escalante Community
Center to bring this opportunity to you. Become a member of this
committee and give back to the community. Participants will be trained
on car seat safety and have the option of assisting with the Ride Safe,
Car Seat classes. Please view the current
Tempe Opportunities Brochure
for class information and registration. |
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Kids Ride Safe Motor vehicle accidents are the most
common cause of injuries, and using safety seats is one of the easiest
ways to keep children out of harm's way. Phoenix Children's Hospital
with the support of the Car Seat Safety Council have partnered with the
Tempe Public Library and Escalante Community Center to bring this
educational program to you. this program teaches parents which type of
car seat is safest for the age of their child, the importance of using
safety seats and how to install them correctly. Please view the current
Tempe Opportunities Brochure
for class information and registration. |
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Family Place Parent/Child Workshop
Registration is required and priority will be given to first time
participants. Parents, Grandparents, and/or Care Givers with children
ages 1 to 3 can spend quality time together playing, reading and
creating crafts, while interacting with others in a safe, fun and
nurturing environment. Each week different topics will be covered such
as children's literacy, child development, speech, child nutrition, car
seat safety, abuse prevention, behavior and discipline. Tempe Public
Library staff and community experts will be available to provide
information on these and other topics each week. Infant to five year
olds can attend with a registered child. Please view the current
Tempe Opportunities Brochure
for class information and registration. |
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Thinking Toddler Expose your child to new experiences
by squeezing, squishing and smashing different objects and textures.
Developmental appropriate activities will be introduced that promote
healthy and positive brain development using the A, B, and C's of
learning (Attention, Bonding and Communication). These fun activities
will get messy so dress appropriately. Room is limited and participation
is one child to one parent/care giver. Please view the current
Tempe Opportunities Brochure
for class information and registration. |
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Music, the OTHER written word What do lyrics mean to
you? Can one song change by who sings it? Are different types of music
sharing similar meanings? These are a few of the topics to be discussed
in this course. Various artists will be listened to and compared. Lyrics
will be read and talked about. Maybe even learn something about a
different type of music! Please view the current
Tempe Opportunities Brochure
for class information and registration. |
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Karaoke for Kids Need some practice on those vocal
cords? Pick your song, read and sing along. Fun props like inflatable
guitars, bongos, and tambourines, are some of the things we will have
available to assist you during your performance. Please view the current
Tempe Opportunities Brochure
for class information and registration. |
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Hobbies, New and Old Enjoy many different hobbies.
Some might be new to you and some you may already know but you might
just learn a new thing or two. Presenters will speak and introduce
activities they enjoy. Baking, Quilting, Gardening are just a few of the
hobbies we will be covering in this program. Who knows you might even
get a chance to participate. Everyone is encouraged to share what they
like to do and bring in examples. Please view the current
Tempe Opportunities Brochure
for class information and registration. |
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The Importance of Financial Planning Charting your
course, setting goals, pursuing your dreams... Sound good? This program
will cover some of the basics on budgeting, saving and setting goals.
Please view the current Tempe
Opportunities Brochure for class information and registration. |
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Stories and Snacks You'll read, you'll eat, you'll
make a project... and you might even win the book! Please view the
current Tempe Opportunities
Brochure for class information and registration. |
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Tempe Public Library Resources Center The City of
Tempe offers this innovative service at two locations,
Escalante and
North Tempe Community Centers. Get help with homework, typing up your
resume or search the web. Use computers with the latest software or
"surf the net" to research topics using the same programs offered at the
Tempe Public Library. Hours of operation are 11:00-8:00 M-F (11:00-3:00
Adult Time, 3:00-5:00 Youth Time and 5:00-8:00 Adult and Youth Time),
Saturday 10:00-6:00 and Sundays 12:00-5:00. Times are subject to change. |
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Check Out a Book Seniors, Adults and
Children can visit the Tempe Public Library's Resource Room at the
Escalante Community Center to check out books from the new and always
changing book collection. |
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Homework Help Students between the ages of 6-17 can
get assistance doing homework. Come to the Tempe Public Library's
Resource Room at the Escalante Center for assistance. Staff in the room
will aid and direct during youth time. This is a drop in program. |
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It's a Start Looking for a job? Bring in your resume
to the Tempe Public Library Resource Room at the
Escalante Community
Center. We can help you make it more effective by using one of the
computer programs, such as Resume Wizard. |
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Let's Read Enjoy reading while earning stickers and
prizes all at the same time. Read a book and get a sticker. Earn
twenty-five stickers and get a prize out of the grab bag. You can read
at home, at school, at the library, or anywhere for this program.
Register at the Tempe Public Library's Resource Room at the
Escalante
Center and have fun reading! |
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Leap Pad Learning System Students learn the best when
they are fully engaged. These interactive learning tools will enable the
students to learn by seeing, touching and hearing something which
appeals to all the ways children learn while providing immediate and
positive corrective feedback. Parents with children under the age of 6
are required to stay with children. |
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