Surprise Public Library System

🎨 Join us for Tuesday's Fun Factory program at Hollyhock Library to create watercolor art! Free supplies, fresh inspiration, and a chance to make something beautiful. 🎨 📅 Tuesday, April 22 @ 4 p.m. More info ➡️➡️ surprisepubliclibrary.events

Congrats to the winners of the 2026 Essay Contest! This year’s theme, “Why I Love America,” was a partnership between the Dysart Unified School District and the Surprise Public Libraries. Mayor Sartor and Council recognized these students at the April 21 Council meeting.

🎉There are still spots available for teens to sign up for our karaoke event. 🎉Snacks and refreshments will be provided along with a photo booth! 📸 📅 Thursday, Apil 30 ⏰4:30 PM 📍 Surprise Regional Library – Program Room Register ➡️ …ubliclibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=301960

🚀 Still time to sign up! Join us this Monday at 4:45 PM for Virtual Reality at the Asante Library. Slip on a Meta headset and float through the International Space Station — no astronaut training required. ⏰ Monday, April 27 @ 4:45 p.m. 👉 To register: …ubliclibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=301122

🎶 Music & Movement 🎶 Get ready to sing, dance, and play! Join us Saturday, at the Asante Library for kid-friendly songs and activities that help little ones learn basic skills while having a blast. 📅: Sat, April 25 @ 10:30 a.m. More Info: …ubliclibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=283108

💎✨ Crafting fun at Surprise Regional! ✨💎 Our Sparkle That diamond art program created some gorgeous, glittery bookmarks this month! 📚🌈 Want to add some sparkle to your month? Come join us! ✨🤩

🔬✨ Get hands-on with S.T.E.A.M. at Asante Library! 🚀 Join us for an afternoon of exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. 🛠️🎨 ⏰: Thursday, April 23 @ 3:45 PM Bring your curiosity and build something amazing! 🤖💡 More Info: …ubliclibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=298376

It’s National Library Week, Surprise! 📚💛 Celebrate with us by visiting Asante, Hollyhock, or Surprise Regional. Whether you’re checking out materials, joining a program, or stopping by to greet the friendly faces at the service desk, we’re excited to see you.

The countdown is on… Summer Reading 2026 will be pre-historic levels of fun. Dig in starting May 1 when registration opens at surprisepubliclibrary.gov/readingprograms

Eggstravaganza is almost here! 🎊🥚 Hop over to the Surprise Library table Friday night to grab your bunny ears 🐇 and super‑cute springtime squishies! 🌼💖

The Ladybug Release programs at the Asante and Surprise Regional Libraries were a huge success! 🐞🌿 Huge shout‑out to our incredible volunteers for packaging and distributing thousands of ladybugs. 🙌 Your hard work made this week unforgettable! ❤️

🌼 Join us at the Surprise Regional Library for face painting fun! We’re hosting a special face‑painting morning filled with bright spring patterns & creative designs. 🖌🎨 ⏰ Family Storytime starts at 9:30 a.m., and face painting starts at 10 a.m.

Join us Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Asante Library for an exciting all-ages adventure “Discovery Kids”! This month we’re reading "National Geographic Kids: Abraham Lincoln" by Caroline Crosson Gilpin. 📚 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 @ 2 p.m. Info: …ubliclibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=282550

🔭 New telescopes at the Surprise Public Library! We’ve added two more to our collection — they’re one of our most‑loved items. Have you checked one out? Share your stargazing pics with us ✨

📚 Storytime at the Stadium Update Due to expected high temperatures and a schedule change at Surprise Stadium, tomorrow’s Storytime at the Stadium is canceled. We appreciate your understanding 🌟 Questions: 623‑222‑2222.

⏰ 12 days to go! The Surprise Public Library System invites residents of all ages to design our next library cards! Categories: Youth, Teen, Adult, plus a special America 250 category. 🇺🇸 🗓 Submit by April 3! Details & entry info: surprisepubliclibrary.gov/librarycard

🎉 Mountain View Elementary’s 3rd graders did it! 🎉 They won the Mayor’s Literacy Program Pizza Party, and 110+ students celebrated with pizza🍕 and fun before spring break 🌼 Huge thanks to the amazing teachers who made it happen 👏

✨ Teens, learn more about volunteering with Surprise Regional Library by attending our Teen Advisory Board! You can meet other teens, brainstorm ideas for the library and learn more about becoming a volunteer. ✨ 📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026 ⏰1:00PM 📍 Surprise Regional Library

🐣 Little Innovators had an egg‑citing week! We learned all about chickens, candled our eggs, and even spotted chicks forming inside. Now the countdown begins — our chicks are expected to hatch Monday through Wednesday next week!

The countdown is ON! Out of the Park Music Fest, is just over a week away, & tickets are going fast. 📚 Being a library lover has its perks! Use promo code BOOKSROCK for $15 off. 🎟️ Secure your spot today: OutOfTheParkMusicFest.com/Tickets ⏰ Saturday, March 21 @ 2-10 p.m. #cityofsurprise