# The Selfish Elf Puppet Show — North Valley Regional Library, Anthem

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

- When: Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Where: North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem, AZ 85086
- Ages: Ages 1 to 5, plus siblings
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Maricopa County Library District
- Official page: https://mcldaz.org/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater brings a short Christmas puppet show to North Valley Regional Library in Anthem for the youngest library visitors. The story follows an elf who starts out selfish and learns the spirit of giving, told with the theater's hand-built puppets in about 45 minutes, a length that suits toddlers and preschoolers. The show is meant for ages 1 to 5, and their siblings are welcome too. No registration is needed, but seating in the library's event room is limited, so arrive a little early. The program is sponsored by the Deer Valley Family Resource Center.

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