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Welcome to Chandler, Arizona, the Community of Innovation. Come meet Mayor Kevin Hartke and the members of the City Council.
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In partnership with Fortis Femina, the City of Chandler Diversity, Equity & Inclusion office will be kicking off Contigo, our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The kickoff event will feature live performances, a DJ, food trucks/booths, cultural merchandise, resources, free activities such as face painting, crafts, and more.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
125 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225
United States
Sept. 30 | 5-9 p.m.
Galveston Elementary School
This festival is a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in our community. Join us on the campus of Galveston Elementary as we celebrate the history and future of the Hispanic community. This festival will feature live performances, raffle prizes, inflatables for kids, and resources for our community. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Sept. 8 – Oct. 17 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Amberwood Park
Take a walk, read a book and have an adventure! As part of the Chandler Contigo celebration, your family can take a walk and explore the “Siesta” StoryWalk® display at Amberwood Park through Oct. 17. Bring the kids to the park any day of the week to explore a picture book display for an interactive experience that will bring together the joy of reading, the importance of reading together, and the benefits of outdoor, physical activity.
Sept. 16 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All four library branches
Stop by any of our four locations to pick up a Grab and Go Activity Kit filled with butterfly information and crafts. Make a butterfly finger puppet, create a butterfly pinwheel and receive your very own butterfly garden! Explore all the library’s resources and activities on butterflies and their connection to Mexico. While supplies last.
Sept. 26 – Nov. 2 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunset Library
The Sunset Library is proud to present the Fall 2022 Corona del Sol Student Art Exhibit. Stop by the library to view Chandler Contingo celebration inspired artwork created by Corona del Sol’s High School students.
The show is on display from Sept. 26 – Nov. 2.
Oct. 1 | 2 – 3 p.m.
Hamilton Library
Celebrate Chandler Contigo with DJ Leo at Hamilton Library. He will be sharing his knowledge of Salsa dance history, instruments, and an introductory lesson to Salsa dancing. If you love music, join us!
Oct. 1 | 7 p.m. | Chandler Center for the Arts
Experience the rich cultural history of Mexico through vibrant music and dance presented in partnership with C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona and Maestra Vanessa Ramirez. The annual event features GRAMMY Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos and 16-member Mariachi Estrella de Mexico, along with a dazzling array of folklórico dancers from Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli-AZ.
Oct. 4 | 5 – 6 p.m. | Hamilton Library
Oct. 12 | 6 -7 p.m. | Sunset Library
Chandler author Albert Quihuis will be hosting an interactive presentation of his Legacy Journal. Follow the author while he shows you how to chart your own heritage and preserve your family’s history.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Each registrant will receive a journal. Each registrant is also welcome to bring along a plus-one (journal not included). If you are bringing a plus-one, please only register for ONE person.
Oct. 11 | 3 – 5 p.m.
Downtown Library
Join us in a traditional Mexican game, Lotería, and try your luck! No Spanish skills needed, but you may end up learning your first Spanish words as you fill your Lotería card!
Oct. 13 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Downtown Library
Families- celebrate our Latino heritage by learning about and playing games from Latino cultures. This is a drop in program from 2 – 4 p.m.
Oct. 15 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Desert Breeze Park
Learn about butterflies and their migration to Mexico through our StoryWalk® – Señorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer, make a butterfly finger puppet and butterfly pinwheel, learn some Spanish during Bilingual Storytime, and be amazed by the Desert Botanical Garden, as you learn all about the metamorphosis of a butterfly.
Oct. 1 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Luchador Ave Dragon is excited to meet you! He will share and read about Lucha Libre, the traditional Mexican wrestling phenomenon. This drop-in program includes a craft activity, photos, and gifts for kids (while supplies last).
Oct. 3 | 10 – 11 a.m.
Families, bring your children for a bilingual storytime! Our presenter will do read in both English and Spanish for patrons to enjoy.
Sept. 26 | 10 – 10:45 a.m.
New! Register for this six-week session of Preschool Time that includes stories, songs and interactive play! Appropriate for ages 3-5. Each 45-minute session focuses on parent-child interaction to build school readiness skills, using the themes of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play. Content is the same as the Drop-In Preschool Time.
Registration is required for all six weeks. Children must attend with an adult, and both caregiver and child should be registered. Each session is limited to 75 people.
Sept. 26 | 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 45-minute, interactive parent-child program appropriate for ages 3-5 that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build school readiness skills.
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs. To make arrangements for a day care or preschool group please fill out the Tour Request Form.
Oct. 4 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. // Oct. 4 | 11 – 11:30 a.m. // Oct. 11 | 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Join us at for a special Latino-themed Toddler Time with stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 30-minute program appropriate for ages 18-36 months that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build early literacy skills.
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs. To make arrangements for a day care or preschool group please fill out the Tour Request Form.
Oct. 5 | 11 – 11:30 a.m.
New! Broaden your child’s horizons through our new Bilingual Storytime for families! Children of all ages can participate in activities, storytelling and fun, all while learning early literacy skills.
Bilingual Storytime is a 30-minute program that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build literacy skills.
Oct. 12 | 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Join us at Baby Time for stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 20-minute program appropriate for ages 0-18 months that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build early literacy skills
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs.
Sept. 28 | 9:15 – 10 a.m. // Oct. 5 | 9:15 – 10 a.m.
Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive play celebrating Latino heritage! This is a 45-minute, interactive parent-child program appropriate for ages 3-5 that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build school readiness skills.
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs. To make arrangements for a day care or preschool group please fill out the Tour Request Form.
Sept. 28 | 10:15 – 11 a.m. // Oct. 5 | 10:15 – 11 a.m.
New! Register for this six-week session of Preschool Time that includes stories, songs and interactive play! Appropriate for ages 3-5. Each 45-minute session focuses on parent-child interaction to build school readiness skills, using the themes of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play. Content is the same as the Drop-In Preschool Time.
Registration is required for all six weeks. Children must attend with an adult, and both caregiver and child should be registered. Each session is limited to 75 people.
Oct. 3 | 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Drop In. Join us at for a special Latino-themed Toddler Time with stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 30-minute program appropriate for ages 18-36 months that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build early literacy skills.
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs. To make arrangements for a day care or preschool group please fill out the Tour Request Form.
Oct. 4 | 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Join us at Baby Time for stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 20-minute program appropriate for ages 0-18 months that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build early literacy skills.
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs.
Oct. 3 | 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Join us for a special Latino-themed Toddler Time with stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 30-minute program appropriate for ages 18-36 months that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build early literacy skills.
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs. To make arrangements for a day care or preschool group please fill out the Tour Request Form.
Oct. 4 | 9:15 – 10 a.m.
Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive play celebrating Latino heritage! This is a 45-minute, interactive parent-child program appropriate for ages 3-5 that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build school readiness skills.
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs. To make arrangements for a day care or preschool group please fill out the Tour Request Form.
Oct. 4 | 10:15 – 11 a.m.
New! Register for this six-week session of Preschool Time that includes stories, songs and interactive play! Appropriate for ages 3-5. Each 45-minute session focuses on parent-child interaction to build school readiness skills, using the themes of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play. Content is the same as the Drop-In Preschool Time.
Registration is required for all six weeks. Children must attend with an adult, and both caregiver and child should be registered. Each session is limited to 75 people.
Oct. 4 | 6 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us at Family Time for stories, songs, and interactive play! This is a 30 minute program appropriate for all ages that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build literacy skills.
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs. To make arrangements for a day care or preschool group please fill out the Tour Request Form.
Oct. 5 | 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Join us at Baby Time for stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 20-minute program appropriate for ages 0-18 months that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build early literacy skills
Please note, for quality customer experience, each library branch will limit capacity based on type of Storytime and facility needs.
Join us for a special Latino heritage-themed STEAM Club as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math through hands-on activities.
Oct. 4 | 4 p.m. | Sunset Library
Oct. 12 | 4:30 p.m. | Downtown Library
Discover simple STEAM concepts through interactive learning centers. Ages 2-5.
Oct. 6 | 1:30 p.m. | Downtown Library
Travel on Tuesday with a digital safari and ending on a scavenger hunt or craft related to a Latin American country.
Oct. 11 | 3:30 p.m. | Downtown Library
Oct. 13 | 3:30 p.m. | Basha Library
Latino-inspired crafts for all ages.
Papel Picado | Ages: up to 5
Oct. 6 | 10 a.m. | Downtown Library
DIY Mini Piñatas for Teens
Oct. 6 | 3 p.m. | Sunset Library
Sugar Skull Earrings | Teens & Adults
Oct. 11 | 6 p.m. | Basha Library
Latin American Crafts | Tweens (9-12)
Oct. 13 | 10 a.m. | Downtown Library
Get Creative with the Crafty Chica!
Teens & Adults
Oct. 15 | 2 p.m. | Downtown Library
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