We want to see your talent!

Do you have a special talent that you want to show off? The Tempe Public Library is ready to give local performers a way to showcase their talents with the first ever Tempe's Got Talent Show. Whether you are a musician, singer, dancer, poet, ballerina, magician, ventriloquist, you name it, we want to see your talent! Performers of all ages will be competing for a trophy and a top prize of a $100 gift card to the winner, a $75 gift card for 2nd place and a $50 gift card for third place.

This family-friendly talent show is free to enter and open to all ages. To enter, submit a video audition through March 1 by posting a 3-5 minute video on YouTube and sending a link to the library at: [email protected]. The competition with the finalists will be held Saturday, April 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the Tempe History Museum, which is across the plaza from the library at 809 E. Southern Ave. So if you have what it takes, get ready to show it!

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Writer-in-Residence

Writer-in-Residence Programs @ TPL

Meet our Writer-in-Residence, Amy Dominy, for a one-on-one consultation or attend one of her writing programs. Limit of 2 consultations per month, per patron.

Consultations

-February IN-PERSON - REGISTER

Mondays and Tuesdays: 30 minutes

-February IN-PERSON - REGISTER

Wednesdays: 30 minutes

Writing Programs

-Real Tricks to Create Fake People, Feb. 11 - Learn how to develop characters to keep readers engrossed. REGISTER

-Dialogue: From the Stage to the page, Mar. 14 - Learn to write smooth and natural dialogue. REGISTER

-How to Finish What You Start, Mar. 18 - Tips and tricks to help you finish your project. REGISTER

-Picture Books Do's and Don'ts, Apr. 4 - Learn the rules for writing picture books. REGISTER

-Queries, Synopses and Submissions, Oh My! Apr. 15 - Learn how to get your project ready to submit for publication. REGISTER

Libby
Download: e-books, e-audiobooks, movies

cloudLibrary
Download: e-books, e-audiobooks

hoopla
Download/Stream: e-books, e-audiobooks, movies, music, comics

freegal music
Download/Stream: music

Kanopy
Download: documentaries

PressReader
Download: newspapers, magazines

brainfuse: HelpNow
Online tutoring and writing assistance for all age

brainfuse: JobNow
Job search and coaching, career assessments and resume help

Amy Dominy

Meet TPL's spring Writer-in-Residence, Amy Dominy. Amy grew up loving to read and figured out at an early age that books were magical and necessary. She started submitting her own stories to be published when she was 13. Amy is now the award-winning author of nine books for teens, tweens and toddlers. A former copywriters and MFA playwright, Amy writes contemporary YA, character-driven middle grade and humorous picture books including the Cookiesaurus Rex series, a reader-award winner in multiple states. Her novels have been recognized as Bank Street College Best Book Selections and OyMG is an ALA Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Teens. Amy lives in Phoenix with her husband and a dog and cat who fight like dogs and cats. Visit Amy online at www.amydominy.com.

Writer-in-Residence Program

Adults

Submissions due soon

Jan. 9 - Feb. 28 
Online Submissions Only
Submissions began for the 9th annual Tempe Writing Contest on Jan. 9 and go through Feb. 28. We invite submissions for high school students, college students and adults in fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Artists and designers can also submit an original cover design for the book with the winning entries to be published in April 2023. Full contest details here.

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, Feb. 18
10 - 11 a.m.
Desert Willow Program Room
What do yo do with a puzzle once you've finished it? Bring it in to the Puzzle Swap and trade it for a new one! Please bring only gently used puzzles.

Teens

Life Skills Monday

Monday, Feb. 6 - Apr. 24
5 - 7 p.m.
Teen Center
Teens are you intimidated abut making a budget or navigating the MVD to get a license or ID? Do you know it's good to check your tire treads? Have you wondered about sending a thank you card after a job interview; do you really have to? Join TPL's teen staff to learn about life skills that you'll encounter outside of school.

MusicHype

Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Apr. 25
4 - 5 p.m.
Teen Center
Do you love music? Come join other teens to listen to, talk about and play your favorite tracks, movie scores, cover songs, music videos and more.

February Reads

The Light We Carry

Drawing from her experience as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend and First Lady, Michelle Obama shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles--the earned wisdom that helps her continue to "become".

Presidents Day Closure

The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Click here for a list of library holiday closure dates.