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Beyond the Shelves

A behind the Scenes look at the Library
2026-05-17 13:00:00 2026-05-17 16:00:00 America/Phoenix Beyond the Shelves Tempe Public Library -

Sunday, May 17
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-17 13:00:00 2026-05-17 16:00:00 America/Phoenix Beyond the Shelves Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the library? Now you can come discover what lies beyond the shelves. Tempe Public Library -

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the library? Now you can come discover what lies beyond the shelves.

Join us for a fun afternoon behind the scenes of the library! We will have tours, demonstrations on how to we get books ready for their debut, learn about our services, and enjoy a day beyond the shelves!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Performance/Special Event |

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Tempe Public Library
Hours
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

Tempe Public Library provides the community free access to and assistance with information, resources, spaces, and opportunities.

Upcoming events

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Teen Mental Health Awareness: Essential Oils and You
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cancelled
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6-16
Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6 - 16
Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Raising a Reader - Presented by SW Human Development
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Farm Express
Tue, May 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Level Up LEGO® - LEGO® Engineering & Computer Science
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rescheduled
Teen Mental Health Awareness: Essential Oils and You
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Setting Up a Password Manager on Your Android
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Connections Café
Maker Lab
Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Cancelled
Mini STEAMers
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Writers Connection
Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Lego Lab: Engineering & Coding with Lego (Ages 6-11) - LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential
Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Learning Lab
Book Cover Design and Production Basics
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Beyond the Shelves - A behind the Scenes look at the Library
Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Recycled Book Crafts: Paper Beads
Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Sunday Funday with Fang!
Sun, May 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Teen Mental Health Awareness: Yoga
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6 - 16
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Cancelled
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6-16
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Game Cafe
Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Love and Fate - Romance Book Club
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ironwood Classroom
Raising a Reader - Presented by SW Human Development
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Level Up LEGO® - LEGO® Engineering & Computer Science
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rescheduled
Teen Mental Health Awareness: Yoga
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bite Size Book Club
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Coffee, Tea, and Books - Virtual
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab
Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
The Reel Deal Film Society
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lego Lab: Engineering & Computer Science (Ages 6-11) - LEGO® Education
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Learning Lab
Designing Wheelchair Costumes and Cosplay
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Desert Willow Program Room
Cancelled
Crochet Corner
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Uke Therapy - Ukulele Musical Therapy
Sun, May 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Sunday Funday: Rally with the Rangers!
Sun, May 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room
LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon, May 25, All day
Raising a Reader - Presented by SW Human Development
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Farm Express
Tue, May 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Level Up LEGO® - LEGO® Engineering & Computer Science
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center
Weird Books for Weird People - Book Club
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Setting up the Password App on Your iPhone
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Connections Café
Maker Lab
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Super Gaming Tournament
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Center
Writers Connection
Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Lego Lab: Engineering & Computer Science (Ages 6-11) - LEGO® Education
Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Learning Lab
Coloring with Cay'dence Storytime + Coloring Fun
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Puzzle Swap
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Sunday Funday: Dinosaur Decorations
Sun, May 31, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Baby Bonding
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Cancelled
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6-16
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6 - 16
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Board Game Cafe
Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Cook The Books Club
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Raising a Reader - Presented by SW Human Development
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Care 7: The Gathering Spot
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Center
Totally Tempe Tuesdays: Extreme Dinosaur Program - Presented by Dino Crew
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Level Up LEGO® - LEGO® Engineering & Computer Science
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Preschool Storytime - Recommended for Children, ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Writing Workshops with Duane Roen - Poetry of Who You Are—In Short Poetic Forms
Wed, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 8
Maker Lab
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Happily Ever Crafter
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room
Tempe Library Improv Club
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Budding Builders
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Teen Thursdays: Sticker Creation
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Center
Paws 2 Read
Thu, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learning Lab
Dino Yoga Storytime
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Lego Lab: Engineering & Computer Science (Ages 6-11) - LEGO® Education
Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Learning Lab
Mystery Club
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Library Stitch Club
Sun, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Sunday Funday
Sun, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Baby Bonding
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6 - 16
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Cancelled
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6-16
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Raising a Reader - Presented by SW Human Development
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Care 7: The Gathering Spot
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Center
Totally Tempe Tuesdays: Fossil Fest
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Level Up LEGO® - LEGO® Engineering & Computer Science
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Writing Workshops with Duane Roen - Poetry of Who You Are—In Short Poetic Forms - Virtual
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preschool Storytime - Recommended for Children, ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Maker Lab
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Dinosaur Iris Folding
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ironwood Classroom
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