Fort McDowell Tribal Library

06/01/2026

🚜📚 The excavation begins today! Maricopa County Reads 2026 is officially underway!

This summer, every page you turn helps uncover something amazing. Dig into great books, complete challenges, attend library events, and explore new experiences as you earn points and prizes along the way.

⛏️ This year's community goal: 110 million minutes read! Let's work together to uncover stories one minute at a time.

⭐ How to earn points:
• 1 minute of reading = 1 point (audiobooks count too!)
• Complete challenges
• Attend library events and community experiences
• Enter secret codes

🎁 Earn prizes at:
• 500 points
• 750 points
• 1,000 points

🏆 Read at least 140 minutes each week to qualify for Weekly Prize Drawings!

Be sure to pick up prizes as you earn them—some rewards are available only while supplies last.

🔐 SECRET CODE: summerreading

Start logging your reading today and join us as we "Unearth a Story" one minute, one page, and one discovery at a time!
www.maricopacountyreads.org

Unearth a Story at your Library

05/28/2026

🦖📚 June is packed with fun at the Fort McDowell Tribal Library! 🌋✨

Our “Unearth A Story” Summer Reading Program is in full swing with activities for all ages including STEM Dino Builds, Dino-Bingo, Story Times, workshops, crafts, Juneteenth Film Fest, an Epic Foam Party, and so much more! There is still time to register: www.maricopacountyreads.org

Don’t forget to log your reading minutes and stop by the library to check out our new books and movies all month long. 📖🎬

Thank you to everyone helping make this summer full of learning, creativity, and community connection. We can’t wait to see you at the library! 🦕💚

June Programs:
06/01 Summer Reading Program Starts
06/03 New Arrivals Books & Movies
06/08 Teen/Adult Resume Writing Drop-In 8am-4pm
06/08 HECDC Story Time Rodriguez 9:45am
06/09 HECDC Story Time Massey 10:45am
06/09 Read it & Eat It 3pm-4pm
06/10 HECDC Lap Sit 9:30am
06/10 HECDC Story Time Miguel 10:45am
06/11 HECDC Story Time Lewis 2:15pm
06/11 Dino-Bingo 3pm-4pm All Ages
06/15 Phoenix Zoo Live On Location 10am-11am (Youth)
06/16 Magyoda STEM Build-A-Dino 3pm-4pm
06/17 Juneteenth Film Fest All Day
06/18 Library Closed In Observance Of Juneteenth
06/19 Epic Foam Party 11am-12pm
06/22 Online Class Food Handlers Card Drop-In 8am-4pm
06/23 Screen Printing Workshop 3pm-5pm (All Ages)
06/24 Dino Bingo 3pm-4pm (All Ages)
06/25 Magyoda STEM Make A Volcano 3pm-4pm (Youth)
06/29 Youth Art Studio "Dinosaurs" 3pm-4pm
06/30 Incense Workshop w/ Marissa 4pm-5:30pm

05/28/2026

Rescheduled for June 11th 2026 4pm-5:30pm
Due to technical difficulties.

🌞✨ Bio Plastic Sun Catchers Workshop ✨🌿

Join us at the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Library for a fun and creative hands-on workshop making eco-friendly Bio Plastic Sun Catchers! Participants will explore how simple materials can be transformed into colorful art that catches the sunlight beautifully.

This program is open to both youth and adults, making it a great opportunity for families, teens, and community members of all ages to create, learn, and relax together. 🌎🎨

🗓️ Date: 05/28/2026
⏰ Time: 4pm
📍 Location: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Library

All supplies provided while they last.
RSVP (480)789-7848

Come enjoy creativity, community, and a little sunshine at the library! 🌈☀️

05/27/2026

The Little Free Library Dedication Ceremony, 05/28/26, will be postponed.
Due to final coordination for installation involved with the project.

A new date in June will be announced soon. We appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and continued support as we work to finalize details for this special community addition in honor of the life of Deanne Wyrick.

New Date TBA

05/26/2026

The Program for this afternoon has been postponed for this Thursday 05/28/26 4pm-5pm, All Ages.

🌞✨ Bio Plastic Sun Catchers Workshop ✨🌿

Join us at the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Library for a fun and creative hands-on workshop making eco-friendly Bio Plastic Sun Catchers! Participants will explore how simple materials can be transformed into colorful art that catches the sunlight beautifully.

This program is open to both youth and adults, making it a great opportunity for families, teens, and community members of all ages to create, learn, and relax together. 🌎🎨

🗓️ Date: 05/28/2026
⏰ Time: 4pm
📍 Location: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Library

All supplies provided while they last.
RSVP (480)789-7848

Come enjoy creativity, community, and a little sunshine at the library! 🌈☀️

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

Stomp into a dino-sized summer with your library! 🦖 Grab your explorer’s hat — or really just a new book — and get ready to dig up some prehistoric adventures! Read with us in June and July and your bag may fill up with some great prizes. Get ready to start tracking points on June 1 by signing up now at

Unearth a Story at your Library

05/21/2026

The Fort McDowell Tribal Library will be closing at 3:30pm today.
Our program will be moved to a future date.
Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 26th 2026.

05/13/2026

🌞✨ Bio Plastic Sun Catchers Workshop ✨🌿

Join us at the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Library for a fun and creative hands-on workshop making eco-friendly Bio Plastic Sun Catchers! Participants will explore how simple materials can be transformed into colorful art that catches the sunlight beautifully.

This program is open to both youth and adults, making it a great opportunity for families, teens, and community members of all ages to create, learn, and relax together. 🌎🎨

🗓️ Date: 05/28/2026
⏰ Time: 4pm
📍 Location: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Library

All supplies provided while they last.
RSVP (480)789-7848

Come enjoy creativity, community, and a little sunshine at the library! 🌈☀️