What's New @ Your Chandler Public Library
May 2022
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Save the Dates!
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Storytimes are on break for the month of May. See our calendar for other children's events, and we'll see you back at storytime in June!
- All four Chandler Public Library locations will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.
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Summer Reading Challenge
Sign up now - Starts June 1
The annual Summer Reading Challenge is one of Chandler Public Library's major contributions to community literacy efforts, and promotes the love of reading for all ages. Adults, teens, kids, and prereaders can earn points by reading at least 20 minutes a day. Get prizes at different point levels, and finishers earn a FREE book, raffle entry, and more.
Registration opens May 1. Get set up now, and start logging your reading points when the program begins June 1.
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Teen Summer Volunteering
Do you know someone who is between the ages of 13 and 17 and is interested in volunteering at the Chandler Library during the summer? Teens can attend an overview at one of our four library locations to learn about volunteer opportunities and receive all the necessary information for a great summer experience! Visit the link for applications and the overview schedule.
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Weather Emergency Preparedness
Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m.
Sunset Library
Summer is here, and so are the high heat temperatures, potential flash flooding, dangerous winds, dust storms, and more. Delve into the kinds of extreme weather events you may encounter in Maricopa County, learn how our climate is changing, and find out how best to protect yourself and your loved ones for the future. Visit our website to register.
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Our Stories: Pioneering Spirits
Saturday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Sunset Library
Join us to hear about two early American masters in the arts whose stories played out in Arizona. Hopi-Tewa potter Nampeyo of Hano, 1859-1942, gained fame for her incredible pottery that is technically sound and strikingly beautiful. Early American photographer Edward S Curtis, 1868- 1952, created an epic photographic project called the North American Indian. Learn more about these two American legends. Visit our website to register.
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Sizzlin' Summer Reads
Saturday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Sunset Library
Join librarians and readers Anbolyn and Jami as they recommend their favorite books for summer. Connect with other readers, enjoy refreshments, and grow your summer TBR list! No registration required. Learn more.
This program is supported by the Friends of the Chandler Public Library, and is part of our Summer Reading Challenge. Check out our calendar of events for more summer programming for adults. |
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Library Reads
LibraryReads is the monthly nationwide library staff picks list for adult fiction and nonfiction. LibraryReads represents collective favorites – the books library staff loved reading and cannot wait to share.
The May list of librarian favorites includes magical tales, mysteries in cozy and gothic flavors, and more. Check out the full list or search for your faves in our catalog.
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May is a busy month for the Friends of the Chandler Public Library. The Friends Book Shop at the Downtown and Sunset Libraries will be hosting a Clearance Book Sale with all onsite used books 75% off May 4-8. This is a great time to stock up on books for the summer.
May 11-24 the Friends will host a Vintage Book Sale, followed by a Children's Used Book Sale June 1-14. These sales are at the Downtown Library only, with books priced as marked. The June sale is a kick-off to the Summer Reading Challenge and one of the favorite sales every year. Join us to celebrate summer reading!
The month of May brings lots of reasons to celebrate – graduations, Mother’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries and more. Consider the gift of a book dedication honoring a special someone in your life. For $25, you can request that the Friends of the Library add a personalized bookplate to a book in the Library’s collection. Learn more and make a request. |
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Looking for: Online Learning with LinkedIn?
What do podcasters, job seekers, business professionals, computer science students, and anyone looking to learn something computer-related have in common? They’re all looking for LinkedIn Learning! And your library can get you access to LinkedIn Learning for free with your library card!
LinkedIn Learning offers a wide range of video courses with an emphasis on technology and business, from four-minute productivity tips to multi-part courses in programming languages, social media marketing, and other creative and technology tools. Watch as much as you like and pause whenever you want - you have access to the entire catalog at any time through the library’s website. To get started, visit chandlerlibrary.org, choose the Browse the Library tab, find LinkedIn Learning under Online Learning, then log in with your library card and PIN numbers.
Want to learn on the go? Try the LinkedIn Learning app! Download the app for Android or iOS, and make sure to choose LinkedIn Learning (not just LinkedIn, which is only for their networking side). Choose "sign in with your library card," and when asked to enter your Library ID, enter cpl. Then you can enter your library card and PIN.
Don’t have a Chandler Library card yet? We now offer eCards that allow access to our online resources, including LinkedIn Learning! If you’re a Maricopa County resident, you can visit our Get a Card page to apply. eCard users can come to the library at any time to upgrade to a full-access card that allows checkout of books and other physical materials.
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