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Chain Reactions with ASU School of Engineering
2025-06-17 15:00:00 2025-06-17 16:00:00 America/Denver Chain Reactions with ASU School of Engineering Chain Reaction Challenge: Pop the Balloon! Get ready to think like an inventor in this hands-on activity where you will design and build your own chain reaction machines using everyday materials! Tolleson Public Library -

Tuesday, June 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 15:00:00 2025-06-17 16:00:00 America/Denver Chain Reactions with ASU School of Engineering Chain Reaction Challenge: Pop the Balloon! Get ready to think like an inventor in this hands-on activity where you will design and build your own chain reaction machines using everyday materials! Tolleson Public Library -

Chain Reaction Challenge: Pop the Balloon! Get ready to think like an inventor in this hands-on activity where you will design and build your own chain reaction machines using everyday materials!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 12-14 | Teens 13-18 | Children (8 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program Special Event | General |

Tolleson Public Library
Phone: 623-936-2746
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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About the branch

In the Civic Center, at 91th Ave. and Van Buren Street. Southeast Corner. 

Upcoming events

Summer Reading at Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Join us every Friday for crafts and prizes at Starbucks!
Baby Time
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tolleson Public Library
Babies and their caregivers will have a chance to play, sing, and explore books in this interactive program!
Summer Reading Program - Dr. T-Rex
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join Dr. T-Rex for a fun STEM show featuring chemical reactions!
Chain Reactions with ASU School of Engineering
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Chain Reaction Challenge: Pop the Balloon! Get ready to think like an inventor in this hands-on activity where you will design and build your own chain reaction machines using everyday materials!
Summer Reading Program - Color our World Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join us for a trip around the world! Every week we will be learning about different places with stories, songs, and play! Limited space, please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 mins ahead.
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from Coding, Cooking, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading at Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Join us every Friday for crafts and prizes at Starbucks!
Community Storytime with Vice Mayor Jimmy Davis - Make Music Day Musical Storytime
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tolleson Public Library
Join Vice Mayor Jimmy Davis for a read-aloud of "Desert Song" with musical accompaniment!
Summer Reading @ El Papas - 9152 W Van Buren St
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
El Papas Restaurant - 9152 W Van Buren St
Find us at El Papas this summer, offering games and crafts for the entire family.
Summer Reading Program - Mural Workshop with Arte de Ari
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join Arte de Ari for a hands-on workshop about mural design and composition. A small-scale mural will be designed and displayed in the library in this collaborative multigenerational program.
Baby Time - Music & Movement
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tolleson Public Library
Babies and their caregivers will have a blast with action songs, dancing, and movement activities! Great for developing gross motor skills and language.
Summer Reading Program - Learn with Aloha
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join Janelle Gomez from Learn with Aloha for a live demonstration of different hula styles. Learn about the history of this beautiful art form and practice some moves yourself!
Summer Reading Program - Candle-making
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tolleson Public Library
Decorate and pour a candle in this hands-on workshop with Cynthia Pena. For teens and adults.
This event is full
Summer Reading Program - Color our World Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join us for a trip around the world! Every week we will be learning about different places with stories, songs, and play! Limited space, please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 mins ahead.
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from Coding, Cooking, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading Program - Hula Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Learn all about hula in this interactive program for kids 3-7. Space is limited. Check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 minutes prior.
Summer Reading Program - Unicorn Sewing with Artastic
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join Artastic in this fun program creating a felt unicorn! For kids, tweens, and teens. Space is limited. Sign up is at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading Program - Lei-making
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join Learn with Aloha for a hands-on workshop on lei-making using ribbons. This program is for teens and adults.
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from STEM, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading at Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Join us every Friday for crafts and prizes at Starbucks!
Summer Reading Program - MakerLab Vinyl Stickers
Fri, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tolleson Public Library
Learn to make vinyl stickers on Cricut machines in this MakerLab program. For teens 15 and older and adults.
This event is full
Baby Time
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tolleson Public Library
Babies and their caregivers will have a chance to play, sing, and explore books in this interactive program!
Summer Reading Program - Juggling and Magic
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join James Reid for a fun live demonstration of juggling, balancing acts, and magic!
Family Fun Nights @ Freddy's - 405 N 99th Ave Tolleson AZ 85353
Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 405 N 99th Ave
Join the library in Summer Reading Program activities at the monthly Family Fun Night. A chance to earn FREE prizes and Freddy's offers a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult combo meal.
Summer Reading Program - Color our World Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join us for a trip around the world! Every week we will be learning about different places with stories, songs, and play! Limited space, please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 mins ahead.
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from Coding, Cooking, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from STEM, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Baby Time - Music & Movement
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tolleson Public Library
Babies and their caregivers will have a blast with action songs, dancing, and movement activities! Great for developing gross motor skills and language.
Summer Reading Program - Hotel Saguaro
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be performing their original show, "Hotel Saguaro".
Summer Reading Program - Color our World Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join us for a trip around the world! Every week we will be learning about different places with stories, songs, and play! Limited space, please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 mins ahead.
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from Coding, Cooking, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading Program - Juggling Workshop
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Learn to juggle with James Reid in this hands-on workshop. For kids 8 and older, teens, and adults.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from STEM, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading at Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Join us every Friday for crafts and prizes at Starbucks!
Summer Reading @ El Papas - 9152 W Van Buren St
Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
El Papas Restaurant - 9152 W Van Buren St
Come visit us to have some summer fun with games and prizes for the whole family!
Summer Reading Program - Jungle Habitat with Arte de Ari
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join Arte de Ari in a multi-generational hands-on art workshop creating a jungle habitat with alebrijes, flowers, and other details! This collaborative art piece will be displayed in the library.
Baby Time
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tolleson Public Library
Babies and their caregivers will have a chance to play, sing, and explore books in this interactive program!
Summer Reading Program - ACT Theater
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
It's Christmas in July! Join ACT Theater for an original twist on The Nutcracker in this interactive theater performance.
Summer Reading Program - Color our World Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join us for a trip around the world! Every week we will be learning about different places with stories, songs, and play! Limited space, please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 mins ahead.
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from Coding, Cooking, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading Program - Puppet Show Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be performing the classic "Jack and the Beanstalk" for kids 3-7. Space is limited. Please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 minutes prior.
Summer Reading Program - Chess
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join Phoenix Chess Academy to learn the basics of chess! This is a great way for kids, teens, and adults to develop their skills and have fun!
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from STEM, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading at Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Join us every Friday for crafts and prizes at Starbucks!
Summer Reading Program - Flower Arrangements with Florecita
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Make a beautiful flower centerpiece with Maddy from Florecita in this hands-on workshop for adults.
Baby Time - Music & Movement
Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tolleson Public Library
Babies and their caregivers will have a blast with action songs, dancing, and movement activities! Great for developing gross motor skills and language.
Summer Reading Program - Wildlife World Zoo
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Wildlife World Zoo will be here with live animals. Come learn about things like adaptations, animal behavior, and more!
Summer Reading Program - Candle-making
Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tolleson Public Library
Decorate and pour your own candle in this hands-on workshop with Cynthia Pena. For teens and adults.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Program - Color our World Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join us for a trip around the world! Every week we will be learning about different places with stories, songs, and play! Limited space, please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 mins ahead.
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from Coding, Cooking, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading Program - Chess
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join Phoenix Chess Academy to learn the basics of chess! This is a great way for kids, teens, and adults to develop their skills and have fun!
Summer Reading Program - Kids Clubs
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from STEM, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.
Summer Reading Program - MakerLab Bookmarks
Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tolleson Public Library
Join us in the MakerLab to decorate etched bookmarks made in our laser cutter machine. For teens 15 and older and adults.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading at Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Join us every Friday for crafts and prizes at Starbucks!
Family Fun Nights @ Freddy's - 405 N 99th Ave Tolleson AZ 85353
Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 405 N 99th Ave
Join the library in Summer Reading Program activities at the monthly Family Fun Night. A chance to earn FREE prizes and Freddy's offers a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult combo meal.
Summer Reading @ El Papas - 9152 W Van Buren St
Fri, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
El Papas Restaurant - 9152 W Van Buren St
Find us at El Papas this summer, offering games and crafts for the entire family.
Yoga in the Park - 8601 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Sat, Aug 16, 8:30am - 9:30am
Tolleson Veterans Park - 8601 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Join us in concluding our annual Summer Reading Program, at Adult Yoga in the Park with Desert Breeze. Registration is free, please email tollesonbookmobile@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
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