Issue 34 | August 2020
Pinal County Library District
NEWSLETTER
Make the Most of Your Library...Re-opening News
Most of the public libraries around Pinal County have begun to reopen with limited services. Here's a recap of the current status for each location. Please call your local library to verify hours and services, as this information may change depending on future circumstances.

  • Open to the public, with social distancing measures in place.
  • Drive-thru service for picking up held items is also available

Arizona City Public Library
  • Open to the public, with social distancing measures in place

  • Main Library offers lobby service for checkouts and holds.
  • Mon - Wed - Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue -Thurs : 9 AM - 6 PM
  • Vista Grande Library remains closed

  • Allows visits by appointment only, with social distancing and masks required by city guidelines
  • Curbside pickup service is available Mon - Fri, 8:30-11:30 AM and 1:30-4:30 PM.

  • Offers curbside pick-up for holds but the building remains closed

  • Offers curbside pick-up for holds but the building remains closed

Kearny Public Library
  • Open to the public, with social distancing measures in place

Mammoth Public Library
  • Offers curbside service for holds but the building remains closed

  • Open to the public, with social distancing measures and limited numbers
  • Offers curbside service for holds

Oracle Public Library
  • Offers curbside pick-up service for held items
  • Curbside service is available Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 10 AM to Noon

Superior Public Library
  • Will begin offering curbside service beginning Monday, August 10

San Manuel Public Library
  • Offers a pick-up window for held items, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm
How curbside/drive-through service works:

  • First use our online catalog to locate the books or items you want
  • Click the "Place Request" button to put a hold on each item
  • Choose the library where you want to pick up your holds
  • Wait for the library -- they'll notify you when a held item is ready
  • Contact the library to book a time to pick up your items
  • Go to the library at the designated time to pick up your holds
Virtual Library Programs
Although in-person library programs have not resumed, many libraries are offering programs online! Here is a sample of what's available this month:
Thursday, August 13 at 4:00
hosted by Coolidge Public Library

In celebration of the Women's Suffrage Centennial, join us for a virtual trivia game for all ages! Test your knowledge about the importance and history of the Women's Suffrage Movement. Watch the Coolidge library's social media sites for the game pin, then log in at www.kahoot.it or with the Kahoot! app.
Monday, August 17 at 3:00
hosted by Coolidge Public Library

Join Megan and the Coolidge Public Library on Facebook or Instagram Live, to cook easy, family-friendly recipes together. Using cookbooks from our very own shelves, we'll try new recipes & prep weekly meals. Check the Coolidge Library's social media for a list of ingredients.
Maricopa Public Library

A-POP is an anime program for teens, ages 13-17. In the traditional style of a book club, A-POP brings teens together to instead view anime episodes! After watching an hour of anime, the group has a thirty minute discussion on what was viewed.
This exciting new program takes place online via the app Discord™ to support social distancing. To receive a link to the Discord™ server, please register for the program.
Online Storytimes

Wednesdays at 10:15AM
Coolidge Public Library
Live on Facebook: 

Alternating Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Casa Grande Main Library
Live on Facebook: 

Alternating Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Vista Grande Public Library
Live on Facebook:
Research Spotlight
This month's feature database:

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  • Academic skills-improvement for 4th grade through college
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  • U.S. citizenship test prep (in English and Spanish)
  • Career occupational certification exam prep

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