Pinal County
Library District
NEWSLETTER
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Summer Reading 2020 Begins!
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Now is the time of year to register the family and start tracking your reading time!
Summer Reading Program 2020 gets into full swing this month, and a lot of our libraries are planning virtual programs and events this time around. Please contact your
local library
for details about the Summer Reading Program in your area.
The following libraries have set up online registration:
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Make the Most of Your Library ...Reserve Meeting & Study Rooms
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As they begin reopening to the public, the Casa Grande, Vista Grande, and Maricopa Public Libraries are launching a new service to make it easier for users to reserve meeting and study rooms.
Look for the new "Reserve a Meeting Room" buttons on our library
location
pages
, and click to get started. Then just choose your library, choose your room, and choose your time! The new
online reservation system
goes live this month!
Please Note: This service is limited to Casa Grande Main Library, Vista Grande Library, and City of Maricopa Public Library.
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Library Check-outs Extended to July 1
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While some Pinal County libraries have begun offering limited services including drive-thru and curbside pick-up, things have not yet returned to normal. For that reason, we have
automatically extended all checkouts until July 1.
If you have library materials checked out but are not yet able to bring them back, don't worry! Just hang onto them until it's safe to return.
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Re-opening News
Here is a recap of which libraries are currently offering services, as of June 5.
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- Reopened to the public June 1, with social distancing measures in place.
- They also offer drive-thru service for picking up items on hold.
Arizona City Public Library
- Reopened to the public June 1, with social distancing measures in place.
- Casa Grande Main Library offers lobby service for checkouts and holds, but browsing of the collection remains unavailable.
- As of the week of June 8, their hours will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM -6 PM
- Vista Grande Library remains closed.
- Open Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, by appointment only. Patrons are encouraged to wear masks and must maintain a social distancing minimum of 6 feet at all times.
- Curbside pickup service is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., and Monday-Friday 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Curbside pick-up for holds will be available Monday – Friday 9 AM to 11 AM and 1 PM to 3 PM, beginning June 8.
- Offers curbside pick-up for holds
Kearny Public Library
- Has reopened to the public, with social distancing measures in place.
Mammoth Public Library
- Offers curbside service for holds.
- Offers curbside service for holds.
Oracle, San Manuel, and Superior Libraries remain closed
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How Drive-Thru / Curbside Pick-up works:
- Start by finding the items you want in our catalog
- Use the "Place Request" button to hold them
- Wait until you receive your notice that your held items are ready to pick up
- Contact your library to arrange a pick-up time for your materials
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Virtual Library Programs
Many of our Pinal County libraries are offering virtual programs online during the closures. Here is a sample of what's available.
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Wednesdays at 10:15AM
Coolidge Public Library
Join Miss Dani on Facebook live each week for a Virtual Storytime. It's all the stories, songs, and activities of Storytime, but in an online format!
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Every Other Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Casa Grande Main Library
The Casa Grande Main Library's preschool storytime has moved online! Join Miss Julie for songs, stories, and fun on alternating Wednesday mornings.
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Every Other Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Vista Grande Public Library
On alternating Wednesdays at
Vista Grande Library, "i
t's Storytime--yes Storytime--with Mr. David!" Catch it live on Casa Grande Library's Facebook page, or check out their video archive any time.
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San Manuel Public Library
San Manuel Public Library offers a weekly video Storytime program. You can catch the latest episode on their Facebook page, or view all episodes on the Mr. Librarian
Youtube channel
. New episodes typically appear on Fridays.
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Every Friday at 10 AM
Coolidge Public Library
Spend some quality "quarantime" with Tisha and Dani from Coolidge Public Library. Each week is a different fun challenge.
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T
his month's feature database:
NoveList Plus provides expert reading recommendations in
both fiction and nonfiction
, for all ages. Just type in the name of an author, title, or series you enjoy, and NoveList will help point you toward other authors, books, or series that you might also enjoy! It's that easy.
You can also just describe the kind of story you're in the mood for, and NoveList will find you titles that fit the bill. It's the perfect tool to help kick off Summer Reading 2020!
You can find NoveList Plus, NoveList K-8, 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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