Good morning, Tempe.
Romantasy readers get a Saturday afternoon at the library
Tempe Public Library hosts its Romantasy Gala on Saturday, October 24, with book-themed trivia and book bedazzling for adults who read across fantasy and romance.
Key facts
- When: Saturday at 2 PM.
- Where: Tempe Public Library.
- What: Romantasy trivia and crafts, including decorating book covers.
- Bring: A book from home for bedazzling.
The next stop for participation details is the library’s event listing.
The weekend
Friday, October 23
📚 Birth to Five Literacy Journey. Make Way For Books brings bilingual learning for children ages five and under and their parents to Tempe Public Library at 1 PM. This is a 12-session program meeting twice weekly, so families should check enrollment details before attending. Program details.
🧱 Lego Lab turns bricks into engineering projects. Children ages six through eleven explore computer science and design with LEGO Education SPIKE Essential at Tempe Public Library, 4 PM. The session uses hands-on building to put science concepts into practice. Details.
Saturday, October 24
🐻 Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100. Tempe Public Library marks the anniversary with Storytime in the Hundred Acre Wood at 11 AM. Stories about bears, bees, and honey lead into Pooh-themed activities for tots and children ages six through eight. Details.
Sunday, October 25
🧩 Finished puzzles can become fresh ones. Tempe Public Library’s Puzzle Swap starts at 1 PM, with no fee or registration required. Bring gently used jigsaw puzzles to trade; all ages are welcome. Details.
Tuesday, October 27
🍎 Disney villains get a trivia night. Snakes & Lattes Tempe hosts Disney Villains Trivia at 20 W. 6th St., in the Mill Avenue District. The theme covers Disney’s villains; check the listing for the session time and booking details. Details.
From the schools
🥁 Tempe HS lists a marching band festival Saturday. The October 24 calendar entry starts at 2:30 PM. A venue and admission details aren’t included in the entry, so those remain details to confirm through the school calendar.
Around the Valley
Three options beyond Tempe, starting tonight. All times are Arizona time.
🎸 Dweezil Zappa plays Celebrity Theatre tonight. The DZ20: Like Father, Like Son tour stops in Phoenix on Thursday, October 22, at 7:30 PM. A Thursday-night option for Zappa fans before the weekend starts. Tickets.
🩰 Ballet Arizona performs Romeo and Juliet tonight. The company brings the story to Phoenix Symphony Hall on Thursday, October 22, at 7 PM. A ballet outing in downtown Phoenix for readers looking beyond concerts. Tickets.
🎈 Halloween meets hot air balloons Friday. The Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is listed for October 23 at 5 PM at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale. Listed tickets run $20 to $25. Tickets.