# Pigeon Party: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten — North Valley Regional Library, Anthem

> Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Where: North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem, AZ 85086
- Ages: Ages 0–5
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Maricopa County Library District
- Official page: https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=374988
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Mo Willems' Pigeon throws a drop-in party for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, with early-learning sensory bins, an art project and crafts for ages 0–5. Families can sign up for the reading challenge on the spot.

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