Pinal County Library District
NEWSLETTER
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October is National Reading Group Month |
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In 2007 Martha Burns and Alice Dillon founded National Reading Group Month to promote the value of books and reading. This year, we're marking the occasion with a newsletter dedicated to our library book clubs and reading groups!
Did you know that book clubs meet every month at our Apache Junction, Coolidge, Maricopa, San Tan Valley, and Vista Grande libraries? Some clubs read popular fiction titles for adults and teens; some focus on genres like political intrigue or mysteries; and some feature formats like manga. Still others just let you share your enthusiasm for whatever book you might be reading at the moment. Read on to discover more about our book clubs!
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Get the Most out of Your Library: Book Club Kits |
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Do you just love talking about books? Perhaps you attend one of the regular books clubs at our Pinal County Libraries. Or maybe you're thinking about starting a book club of your own...
Pinal County libraries have Book Club Kits to get your club started or to keep it going! Our Book Club Kits include 8-10 copies of a popular title, plus a handy booklet with reviews, author information, and questions to help spark a lively discussion. We even include a list of "read-alike" titles so if you enjoy the book, you can find others like it.
A list of our Book Club Kits can be found in the Reader Resources section of our website; just click the "Book Clubs" tab. You can also simply type "Book Club Kit" into our catalog search box. You'll find hundreds of kits available. Click "Place Request" in our catalog for the title you want, and we'll ship it right to your library for pick up. Book club kits check out for an extended period, and they're renewable -- just like the rest of our materials.
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Featured Events This Month |
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Here is a complete list of the book clubs meeting at libraries throughout Pinal County this month, but these are just a sample of the nearly 300 programs taking place in October at your local libraries! To view a complete list, please see our online calendar of events.
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Tuesday, October 5, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
San Tan Valley Library
31505 N. Schnepf Rd.
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
(520) 866-8035
The stakes are higher, the explosions are bigger, and the intrigue is palpable. Come join other enthusiasts of political thrillers to discuss your favorite genre! Meets in the Silver Room on the first Tuesday of every month.
Registration is required, please follow the link above to sign up.
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Tuesday, October 5, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Apache Junction Public Library
1177 N. Idaho Rd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 474-8555
Love reading non-fiction? Want to discuss and debate? Drop in and join the Non-Fiction Book Club! We meet on the first Wednesday of every month.
This month's book is: Dirt by Bill Buford
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Wednesday, October 6, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Vista Grande Library
1556 North Arizola Road
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-8652
Join us at the Vista Grande Library as we continue with the Literati's latest season and our next book: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?"
The Literati meet on the first Wednesday of each month.
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Thursday, October 7, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Maricopa Library and Cultural Center
18160 N. Maya Angelou Dr.
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-2926
Lovers of Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How will enjoy time spent with Maricopa Library's Nonfiction Addiction book club, where we meet once per month to dig into all the relevant facts, figures, movers and shakers that we can possibly handle. And maybe even some we can't. Copies of the monthly selection will be available at the circulation desk.
Registration is required, please follow the link above to sign up.
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Maricopa Library and Cultural Center
18160 N. Maya Angelou Dr.
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-2926
Calling all Teens! Join the club! Each month teens read a selected title and participate in creative activities! There is never a bad time to join this book club.
Registration is required. Please click on the program date above to sign up for the session you'd like to attend, then join us in-person or on Zoom to meet and enjoy the company of friends, while reading the best titles! Please put your email in the registration so we can send the Zoom meeting information. The meeting is the same time for Zoom and in-person.
This month's title: The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
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Tuesday, October 12, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Coolidge Public Library
160 W. Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-6030
Adult book club. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom or in person. Club members take turns selecting a book that everyone reads over the next month. Then everyone joins together in a lively discussion about the book. Titles can be fiction or non-fiction and include a variety of interests. Simply stop in to pick up a book and provide your email address if you want to receive a Zoom invitation. You will need a valid contact number and a library card with Pinal County to receive your book. This event will be held in person and on Zoom. Email library@coolidgeaz.com for your Zoom invitation.
This month's title: The Land of Painted Caves by Jean Auel
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Tuesday, October 19, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Apache Junction Public Library
1177 N. Idaho Rd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 474-8555
Love reading mystery novels? Want to discuss all the thrilling details? Drop in and join the Dying for a Mystery Book Club! The club meets October through March.
This month's book is: When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
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Tuesday, October 19, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Vista Grande Library
1556 North Arizola Road
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-8652
Join the Vista Grande Library's Young Adult Book Club. Club gathers one Tuesday a month and discusses, rates, and recommends books. The club will also create a "Young Adult picks" section in the YA Area of the library and learn how to make book trailers to share with others.
Intended for High School Age, grades 9-12.
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Maricopa Library and Cultural Center
18160 N. Maya Angelou Dr.
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-2926
If the phrase "once upon a time" makes your heart flip-flop, you're what we need in Novel Ideas! Fans of all forms of fiction are welcome to join this group and get lost in a good book. This month we will be reading Only Child by Rhiannon Navin.
Registration is required. Please click on the program date above to sign up for the session you'd like to attend.
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Thursday, October 28, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Coolidge Public Library
160 W. Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-6030
The Remix Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 PM. Club members take turns selecting a book that everyone reads over the next month. Then everyone joins together in a lively discussion about the book. Titles can be fiction or non-fiction and include a variety of interests. Simply stop by the library to pick up a book. You will need a valid contact number and a library card with Pinal County to receive your book. This event will be held both in person and on Zoom. Email library@coolidgeaz.com for your Zoom invitation.
This month's title: A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline
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Thursday, October 28, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Hosted by Coolidge Public Library
160 W. Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-6030
If you can't make it to Pinal Page Turners or The Remix, but are really excited to talk about the latest book you've read, try Check 'Em Out: Online Book Club! The club meets the 28th of each month on the Coolidge Public Library's Facebook page. Simply select a book of your choice that fits the month's genre, read it by the 28th, and chat online through the library's Facebook page. Chat sessions last for 30 minutes and are guided and monitored by library staff. All chats must follow both Facebook and the Library's Community Standards for kindness and respect.
This month, we're talking about Science Fiction.
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Thursday, October 28, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Apache Junction Public Library
1177 N. Idaho Rd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 474-8555
For teens who love Manga or who are wanting to try something new, this Manga group is for you! Love to read Manga or just interested in finding out what it's all about? Join us in the TeenSpace. This program is limited to 10 teens. Ages 12-17.
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This Month's Feature Database: |
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Books & Authors offers a powerful tool that promotes the discovery of literature. Backed by a team of hand-picked genre experts, Books & Authors helps guide readers to books that match their interests.
Features include:
- A "who, what, when, where" feature that lets you describe a book you like, and find others like it
- Menus help you browse by Author, Title, or Genre
- Full text author biographies
- Book reviews and suggested "read-alikes"
You can find Gale Books & Authors and the rest of our online databases on our website, by clicking the Research tab.
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Pinal County Library District
520-866-6457
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