Pinal County Library District
NEWSLETTER
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Southwest Books of the Year: Best Reading 2022 |
The 45th annual edition of Southwest Books of the Year has been released, highlighting the top southwestern-themed fiction, history, nonfiction, biography, poetry, and more from the last year! Originally begun as a project of the Arizona Daily Star, Southwest Books of the Year has been published by Pima County Public Library in partnership with Friends of the Pima County Public Library since 2000. Southwest Books of the Year is made possible by a gift from the Friends of the Pima County Public Library and by the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the institute of Museum and Library Services.
Stop by your library to pick up a copy of Southwest Books of the Year: Best Reading 2022, then check out a few titles! You can also read a digital copy online.
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Library Events This Month |
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Here are just a handful of the nearly 400 free programs taking place at Pinal County libraries this month. View our calendar for the full list of events.
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Saturday March 12, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Vista Grande Library
1177 N Arizola Rd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-8652
Join Ms. Natalia for introspective discussion over tea.
Famous quotes that influence our minds will be examined. Personal discoveries will be deduced. Come practice your critical thinking with Ms. Natalia. Tea will be provided. Please bring your own mug or teacup.
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Saturday March 12 & 26, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Maricopa Library & Cultural Center
18160 N Maya Angelou Dr.
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-2926
D&D Adventurer’s League is a drop-in tabletop gaming program using the Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition rules. Players can attend as many or as few sessions as they choose, with minimal impact on the storyline for other players. The Library will provide the space and materials for the Dungeon Master (DM) running the gaming sessions as well as character sheets, pencils, and tokens for attendees. It is strongly recommended that attendees bring their own dice set(s), although some dice sets will be available for use during a session.
This program is based on using volunteers to serve as the session DMs. Every effort will be made to schedule a sufficient number of DMs, but the Library has limited control over the availability/willingness of each volunteer DM. (Those interested in becoming a DM volunteer should contact Doug Fortunato at: douglas.fortunato@maricopa-az.gov)
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Monday, March 14, 9:30-10:45 am
Apache Junction Public Library
1556 N Idaho Rd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 474-8555
This online escape room immerses players in a world of manipulated media, social media bots, deep fakes, and other forms of deception. Players will have under an hour to uncover information on the fictional supplement called “Euphorigen” and determine if it's safe to be added to the public water supply.
This escape room was developed by the University of Washington as a research project. Participants need to be 14 years of age or older, and must consent to allowing the University of Washington to record the game, and to complete a brief survey about the experience.
To play The Euphorigen Investigation, you will need:
a computer or laptop, internet connection capable of using Zoom, and one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Registration is required, and the Zoom link will be emailed to participants.
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Saturday March 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
San Tan Valley Library
31505 N Schnepf Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 866-8035
Teens are invited to experience anime with fellow fans! Connect with new friends while enjoying your favorite print and video series of the popular Japanese phenomenon!
Watch a new anime every fourth Saturday of the month and share your thoughts. We will watch some anime, enjoy some snacks, make a geeky craft, and discuss your favorite manga or anime.
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Friday March 18, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Casa Grande Main Library
449 N Dry Lake
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-8710
Presenter Gregory McNamee will look back on the accomplishments of four explorers, each of whom shaped our understanding of this wild, sometimes challenging place called Arizona.
Capacity is limited and registration is strongly encouraged. All guests are encouraged to socially distance and wear masks, as recommended by the CDC.
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Tuesday March 22, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Coolidge Public Library
160 W. Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-6030
Food is a portal into culture and can convey a range of cultural meaning including occasion, social status, ethnicity, and wealth, depending on the social context. Discover how chiles and religious customs became popular in aesthetic fashions and lifestyles, and how they changed through time and space. Have a taste of the rich and savory history of these food favorites, discover how early peoples used them, and explore how they have evolved and spread to all corners of the world! Presented by Christine Glenn and Sandy Sunseri.
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This Month's Featured Database |
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You can find BrainFuse HelpNow Tutoring and all our other databases on our website, by clicking the RESEARCH tab.
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Pinal County Library District
520-866-6457
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