Pinal County Library District
NEWSLETTER
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February is African American History Month! |
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Also well-known as Black History Month, February is dedicated to bringing awareness and recognizing the importance of Black history in relation to the story of the United States. The first time this type celebration was officially documented in America comes from one week in February 1926, when the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) conceived and announced Negro History Week in 1925.
There are many ways to celebrate and observe African American History Month, but one great example is to learn more about the history of black lives in the U.S. Libraries across Pinal County have great materials and resources to do just that. Get started HERE.
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Featured Events at
Pinal County Libraries
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Libraries across Pinal host a variety of amazing programs for all ages. These programs provide enrichment, recreation, and improve the quality of life of the community through engagement. Take a look at some of these highlighted programs and search the event calendar for a program that strikes your interest.
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February 7, 14, 21, 28 at 4:15 p.m.
Vista Grande Library
1177 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-8652
Calling all Anime lovers. Join Ms. Renee for Anime Club hosted by the Vista Grande Library on Mondays from 4:15-5:45 p.m. The group will watch a series of Anime throughout the Spring along with discussions and games. Don't miss out! Intended for grades 6th-12th. All participants must be picked up by 6:00 p.m. when the library closes.
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February 10 at 4:00 p.m.
Apache Junction Public Library
1556 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 474-8555
Families can learn Line Dancing together! Here's a chance to kick up your heels and have family fun! This program is for school-age children and their families.
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February 8 at 12 p.m.
Casa Grande Main Library
449 N Dry Lake
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-8710
Come join us at the Main downtown library for a book of the month. This year's theme will be on the history, science, and issues of water in the southwest.
Feb. 8th meeting covers "Where the Water Goes".
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5Up Storytime (5+ years)
February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 4:00 p.m.
Maricopa Library & Cultural Center
18160 N Maya Angelou Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-2926
This is storytime for your elementary school aged children! Enjoy longer entertaining books, participate in a discussion about the books and do a craft related to the books. This program will help to increase literacy skills, provide a positive reading experience, promote family bonding and be FUN!
*At least one adult will need to attend with their children. Children may not attend unsupervised.
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February 9 at 6:30 p.m.
San Tan Valley Library
31505 N Schnepf Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 866-8035
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to sit by the campfire and hear some fun, but spooky stories, roast some marshmallows and play a game. This program is after-hours so parents are strongly encouraged to be present. The stories are kid-friendly, but may still cause a fright. You know your child best. The campfire isn’t real, of course, but the marshmallows and hot chocolate are. Parental permission is required.
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February 18 at 4 p.m.
Coolidge Public Library
160 W. Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-6030
You never know what adventures you'll run into with Tween Titans! Ages 9-14, come to the library programming room at 4:00 to explore and expand experiences with STEAM/STEM themed topics.
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Presidents' Day
Monday, February 21, 2022
Presidents' Day, also known as Washington's Birthday, is on the third Monday of February each year and is a federal holiday in the United States. This holiday honors all the presidents who have served in the United States.
Many libraries are closed in observance of this holiday. For closure details, please contact your local library.
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Our Reader Resources provide easy, quick access to award-winning literature lists like the Pulitzer Prize and Newbery Medal, eBook access, and Book Club Kits. There is also an option to request a personalized reading list to get started on finding that next favorite story.
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Item Showcase For Black History |
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Author: Harriet A. Jacobs
Designation: Adult Nonfiction
Subjects: Harriet Jacobs, Enslaved Women, Social Conditions
This autobiographical account by a formerly enslaved person is one of the few extant narratives written by a woman. Written and published in 1861, it delivers an unflinching portrayal of the brutality of slave life. Jacobs speaks frankly of her master's abuse and her eventual escape, in an inspirational account of one woman's dauntless spirit and faith.
-From publisher description.
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Author: Ibram X. Kendi
Designation: Adult Nonfiction
Subjects: Race Relations, U.S. History, Racism
Americans like to insist that we are living in a postracial, color-blind society. In fact, racist thought is alive and well; it has simply become more sophisticated and more insidious. And as historian Ibram X. Kendi argues, racist ideas in this country have a long and lingering history, one in which nearly every great American thinker is complicit. Stamped from the Beginning uses the lives of five major American intellectuals to offer a window into the contentious debates between assimilationists and segregationists and between racists and antiracists.
-From Publisher Website
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This Month's Featured Database: |
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This website focuses on Black Freedom, featuring select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African-American history. This database supports a wide range of students, as well independent researchers, and anyone interested in learning more about the foundation of ongoing racial injustice in the U.S. – and the fights against it.
This collection hopes to imbue the study of Black history with a deeper understanding of the humanity of people who have pursued the quest for freedom, and the significance of movements like Black Lives Matter.
You can find Black Freedom Struggle in the U.S. and other databases on our website, by clicking the RESEARCH tab.
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Need Help Finding Your Local Library?
*Business days and hours at each library will vary.*
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Pinal County Library District
520-866-6457
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