Changing Hands Tempe
Changing Hands is an independently owned bookstore that offers family storytime events, tween and teen book clubs, and other community events regularly. There is a Tempe location and also one in Phoenix, conveniently located right next to the Central Avenue/Camelback light rail stop. The Phoenix location is also home to the First Draft Book Bar. There you can enjoy wine, beer, or coffee while you shop. They also have a happy hour every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information on other author visits, book readings, and community events, check out their event calendar.
Like to draw? Like to drink? Join Changing Hands for an open studio workshop. First Draft Book Bar presents a night of drinking and drawing for all skill levels. Bring your own supplies. $8 per person admission includes a local model for a three-hour pose.
- Every second Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
FREE family storytime
Gather for interactive storytime for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Read picture books, sing songs, play games, and learn together that books bring communities—and kids!—together.
- Every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. at Tempe
- Every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Phoenix
FREE family baby time
Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities with your little one while learning how having fun with letters, words, math, and science will help prepare your child for reading success and support healthy brain development.
- Every Thursday at 9:15 a.m. at Phoenix
FREE family bilingual storytime
Interactive bilingual storytime for preschoolers and kindergartners
- Every fourth Thursday at 10 a.m. at Phoenix
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