Pinal County Library District
NEWSLETTER
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The 2021 Summer Reading Program is in Full Swing! |
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Summer Reading Programs have begun in some libraries, and will begin soon in several others. Pinal County libraries are offering awesome summer reading programs this year. Check with your local library for specific information or to get involved.
Apache Junction Public Library summer reading runs from May 24-July 11 and will feature a Scholastic Book Fair from July 12-17. To register click here. Participants can earn AJ Pool Passes, and Bahama Bucks. Kids can participate in a Read to Bead and earn beads and brag tags to complete a necklace or keychain. Don't forget to come to the library programs such as Leap Into Science on June 9, Radical Reptile Fun on June 23, and the Harry Potter Event on June 24.
Coolidge Public Library will host virtual programming this summer and welcomes summer reading participants of all ages, from infants through adults. Summer reading program participants will earn free books by completing 200 minutes of reading or bonus activities. Individuals may register and log their reading on the ReaderZone app available with an Android or Apple device or on a computer at readerzone.com. They must enter a reading program code to select the Coolidge program. The code for children ages birth to age 12 is 8547f and the code for teens and adults is b5a8c. Families can drop in between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on June 7 for the Reader Zone Event to register their account. People may also register in person at the library Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Don't miss the Pet parade at San Carlos Park on June 18 at 10:00 AM or the Virtual Escape Room on June 25.
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center will have an in-person summer reading program at the new building! All ages can log their reading minutes online and stop into the library to pick up their prizes. The summer reading program runs from June 1 through July 31. Click here to register. Participants aged 18 and under spin a prize wheel in the library building as they meet certain minute milestones with their reading. Adult participants receive their choice of chocolate for their milestones. All Ages will have the chance to receive a prize book to keep, a Copper Sky Multigenerational Voucher to visit the facility with family and friends, an AZ State Park Pass, and entrance into the Grand Raffle to be selected at the end of the program. Don't forget to come to the library for a Juneteenth Celebration on June 19. The library will also host a a Pride Party on June 26 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and a Harry Potter Finale program on Saturday July 31 to wrap-up the summer reading program.
San Manuel Public Library will be hosting a virtual online summer reading program with reading incentives and prizes for participants Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Paper registration and reading logs can be picked up at the library's service window. The program runs from July 10 - August 2.
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Checkers TV for Summer Reading |
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Buckle Up! Because we are going on a Reading Road Trip!
Checkers the Inventor and his spunky sidekick, Snoozer the robot are traveling in their flying van to zoos, aquariums, wildlife rescues and meeting famous animals from across the world! Each 30 minute episode throughout June is packed with adventure, animal book reviews and recommendations, a craft completed during the show, and animated escapades! Checkers and Snoozer will meet animals, learn about them and most importantly, read about them!
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San Tan Valley Library to Open This Summer! |
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Our family of excellent community libraries is growing! The residents of San Tan Valley will have their very own full-service branch of the Pinal County Library. Located just east of the CAC campus, the library will be part of several county services. The library staff is busy getting the books on the shelves and installing the computers. The long-awaited library in San Tan Valley will be opening some time in July!
The library is located at:
31505 N. Schnepf Road,
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
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Explore the Digital Tails and Tales Collection |
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This school year was different from any we have experienced before, but summer reading at your library is a constant that everyone can rely on. It's one of our favorite times of the year, and a perfect time to check out the collection of kids books and graphic novels available on Hoopla.
To access the Hoopla Tails and Tales collection, click the link, or copy and paste the URL into your browser:
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Get the Most out of Your Library |
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This month's feature database:
What do you do when you loved a book and are looking for something similar? Or perhaps, you've read every book by your favorite author, and are looking for similar authors? Would you like to know what other formats we have for a specific book? We've added new interactive features to our library catalog that will make it easier to find your next great book, audiobook, movie, and more. Search for an item in our library catalog, and click on the title to bring up the full entry. Scroll down until you see the "Explore Summary and More" tab. This area contains a treasure trove of content, including:
- Title Summary
- Look Inside - see a full excerpt of the book
- About the author
- More books by the author
- Series - if the title is part of a series, titles in that series will be listed in order
- You May Also Like - suggestions from our catalog for more titles
- Professional and reader reviews (or add your own review!)
- Other formats available in our catalog for the title (e.g. e-book, audiobook)
- Tags - an exploration tool that allows you to focus on genres, subjects, etc.
- Reading level and recommended ages
- Awards the title may have won
All clickable links show you items that are in our catalog and available to place on hold or check out.
Explore our new catalog tool to find what you're looking for --- even if you didn't even know it exists!
Catalog enrichment powered by Syndetics Unbound
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Featured Events This Month |
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Here are just some of the nearly 200 programs taking place at libraries throughout Pinal County this month. To view the complete list, please see our online calendar of events.
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Tuesday, June 8, and June 22, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Coolidge Public Library
160 W. Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-6030
Looking for a challenge? Want to learn something new? Tween Titans is just the thing for you. It is both a fun and educational craft program that focuses on science, technology, art, math, and more. Pick up your craft kit the day of the meeting. Then head over to Facebook Live or our YouTube channel to learn how to create the craft. For ages 9-14, Tween Titans meets virtually on the second and fourth Tuesdays in June at 3:00 pm on Facebook and YouTube.
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Wednesday, June 9, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Apache Junction Public Library - North Wing
1177 N. Idaho Rd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 474-8555
School-age kids will experiment with light and shadows in this edition of Leap Into Science. Provided by the Arizona State Library and the Franklin Institute. Limited capacity: first come, first in.
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Thursday, June 10, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Apache Junction Public Library
1177 N. Idaho Rd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 474-8555
Join us for a rootin' tootin' good time! Cowgirl Jan will do a little magic and share some fun critter tales. This entertaining family program is part of the Summer Reading Program.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Vista Grande Public Library
1556 N. Arizola Rd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-8652
Do you love anime? Come join the Anime Club at the Vista Grande Library with Ms. Renee. Watch anime, discuss anime, and meet other teens who have the same interest as you! This was originally a virtual event. A Zoom link will be emailed weekly upon request.
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Saturday, June 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center
18160 N. Maya Angelou Dr.
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-2926
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Celebrate this important holiday with readings, dancing, crafts, and much more!
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Thursday, June 24, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Peart Park
350 E 6th St.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-8710
Join Ms. Julie and Mr. David for an in-person storytime outside in Peart Park located next to the Casa Grande Main Library.
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Pinal County Library District
520-866-6457
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