Kids ages 9-18 are invited to test their knowledge and skill in celebration of the movie release of the dystopian teen novel. Snacks are provided.

The Great Arizona Puppet Theatre presents the story of “Jack Rabbit and the Desert Tortoise” for kids ages 3-12. 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday at the Queen Creek Branch Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road.

Southeast Regional Library will hold its first Genealogy Fair Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 9 for teens and adults.

Will it be the summer of “Unfortunate Events?” Will your child try to be “The Last Hero?” Or is it time to revisit Hogwarts?

Wondering how and when to plant your fall veggies or how to maximize your water usage? Master Gardener Greg Morris answers these questions and more during a free lecture at the Southeast Regional Library.

Doggies of the Wild West: Fido saves the day in this western-themed comedy show for kids. Free tickets are required and will be distributed 15 minutes prior to the show. Only those present receive a ticket.

Children in grades three through eight can win an assortment of autographed books from author Jack Gantos by creating a bookmark inspired by one of his books or a character from one of his books. Contest rules and entry form can be obtained by visiting any Maricopa County Library District branch location or logging onto the website at www.mcldaz.org. The entry deadline for the contest is Dec. 7.

Reading can earn Queen Creek kids and teens prizes this summer.

As the end of the year approaches and holiday celebrations kick into high gear, Perry Branch Library will host its fifth annual Caroling in the Library event 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1.

Independent public libraries in Maricopa County now have $1 million more to invest in books, CDs, DVDs or other materials thanks to the newly implemented Library Materials Assistance Program recently approved by the Maricopa County Board of Library Directors.

Nearly 31,000 children - as large a crowd as what attends an Arizona Diamondbacks' game - have signed up for the Summer Reading Program at libraries within the Maricopa County Library District.

Teens, grab your video cameras and your editing software. The Maricopa County Library District is looking for the best 60- to 90-second video that promotes its annual summer reading program.

Reading can earn Queen Creek kids and teens prizes this summer.

Checking out audiobooks from Maricopa County Library District just got easier with the addition of OneClickdigital audiobooks to MCLD’s growing catalogue of e-Materials.

Phoenix Public Library and Maricopa County Library District present [un]BookFest from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.

Phoenix Public Library and Maricopa County Library District present [un]BookFest from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.

From puppet theater to African drum performances, you can't beat the Maricopa County Library District's Summer Reading Program for youth that begins Thursday.

The Southeast Regional Library reopened at 10 a.m. Tuesday after a two-day closure forced by the cleanup after a sprinkler burst in the southwest corner of the building, damaging a third of the library's magazine collection.

Adult recreational basketball registration:

Peach Blossom Celebration

Computer instruction

Tell-Tale Heart ball

Celebrate local authors

Henna tattoo workshop