What's New @ Your Chandler Public Library
May 2021
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All four Chandler Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 31 2021 in honor of the Memorial Day holiday. Current regular hours will resume on the following day. Don't forget to visit our website to download e-books, audiobooks, magazines, films, and more.
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Summer Reading Challenge 2021 |
The Chandler Public Library is gearing up for the annual Summer Reading Challenge, as registration opens on May 1 at www.chandlerlibrary.org/src. The theme of this year’s program is “Tails & Tales”, encouraging readers to explore the many stories of the animal kingdom by reading, completing challenges, attending virtual events, and participating in community experiences. The program begins on Tuesday, June 1, and plays a vital role in helping to reduce the “Summer Slide”—the learning loss experienced while transitioning between school years.
The Summer Reading Program encourages readers of all ages to read 20 minutes a day. Participants earn one point per minute for reading physical or electronic books (including graphic novels) or listening to audiobooks. Additional points are earned for attending virtual events, completing online library challenges, and participating in community experiences to find secret codes outside of the library.
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Studies show that reading 20 minutes a day exposes kids to a vast quantity of words (1.8 million in each school year, actually!). And this exposure makes children more likely to score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests. Reading also improves writing skills, increases vocabulary skills, and stimulates children’s imagination, all of which increases a child’s academic success.
Visit our website to learn how to make reading fun for you and your child!
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The April list of librarian favorites includes romance of all stripes, some suspense, and a bestseller’s new memoir. Find out more about each selection - and place holds - by clicking the title to visit our catalog, and see the LibraryReads website to read brief reviews submitted by librarians from across the country.
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StoryWalk @ Veteran's Oasis Park
Visit the Veterans Oasis Park to take a walk, read a book and have an adventure! Discover the "No One But You" StoryWalk® display at Veterans Oasis Park, through May 9. Bring the family to explore a picture book display for an interactive experience that focuses on nature! The exhibit is a collaboration between the Chandler Public Library, Chandler Environmental Education Center, the Chandler Diversity Office, and the City Nature Challenge.
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May Book Discussion Groups
We have some great book discussion groups scheduled this month. Share your thoughts, opinions, and experiences while gathering recommendations for your next great read.
Please note, some groups require registration prior to meeting online. Check the individual listing on the calendar.
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Friends of the Chandler Public Library: May Book Sales
The Friends Bookshop, located in the Downtown and Sunset Chandler Libraries, features hardback and paperback books for everyday low prices and special sales throughout the year.
May 5 – 8: Clearance Sale – all books 75% off at both Downtown and Sunset Library locations.
And don’t forget, every Tuesday is Two for Tuesday, all books 50% off every Tuesday.
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Looking for: New Car Info?
The New Car issue of Consumer Reports is an April tradition. How to get it at home without paying a subscription? Log in to Consumer Reports through the library’s website and get complete coverage from Consumer Reports online and print versions - all for free with your library card! Find ratings for new and used cars, buying & pricing tips, maintenance & repair advice and more. To learn more, read the blog post here.
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