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Spring Break Activities & Reading Program
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 The Chandler Public Library and In-N-Out Burger will once again provide area children with fun reading incentives during the upcoming Spring Break. Between March 4 and April 15, 2017, children ages 4-12 who read five books at his or her reading level can earn a "Cover to Cover Club" reading certificate, along with a coupon for a free hamburger or cheeseburger from In-N-Out.
Families can enroll their children in the program and pick up a reading log from any of the four Chandler Public Library locations. The log is used to list the titles of the books read. After five books are completed, a parent or guardian signs the reading log, returns it to the library, and the child receives their certificate and coupon. If a child between the eligible ages is unable to read themselves, they can still participate if a parent reads the book to them. Each child may earn up to three certificates during the program, while supplies last.
In addition to the reading program, each library location will be offering a variety of programs and activities for kids, teens, and families. In addition to on-going activities, special programming during Spring break will include movies, crafts such as making duct tape wallets, games, and more.
For more information, please call 480-782-2800, visit the library website at chandlerlibrary.org, or drop by one of the four library locations.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale!!
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Taking place at all four library locations during regular business hours, books will be discounted 25% off their regular prices. Friends Members Preview Sale will take place on Thursday, March 16 where they can enjoy the reduced sale pricing and their additional 25% off the total.
Book sale customers can get the most from the sale and receive the best value by becoming members of the Friends of the Chandler Public Library. Memberships provide an additional 25% off used book purchases all year long.
Friends of the Chandler Public Library is an organization of dedicated library advocates who cooperatively support and sponsor many of the library's programs, services and events. They help increase the library's visibility and viability with public awareness and with contributions from special events, book sales, membership recruitment and other fundraising activities.
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Staff Rec's
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This month on cloudLibrary, we're featuring staff member Pia's favorite books.
Pia has worked in our Downtown library for over two years. She enjoys most book genres, but leans toward Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, and Classics.
If you need assistance looking for your next great read, ask Pia or any of our other staff members and they will be happy to help you!
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Congratulations!!
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Part of the City of Chandler's Celebration of Unity, held in January, included The Creative Expression Competition. This competition is open to all students living or attending school in Chandler. We'd like to congratulate the 2nd place winner in the Visual Arts category. Her drawing "Let's Come Together" includes our library.
Zoe likes coming to the Chandler Public Library to check out books and participate in our programs and event. Thanks for including us, Zoe, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Volunteer Spotlight
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Each month we spotlight one of our awesome volunteers and the area in which they give their time.
If you would like to volunteer your time to our library, our next orientation session will be held on Friday, March 3, 3:00 - 4:30 PM at the Downtown Library in the Cactus Room.
 Name:
Maggie Downs
What type of things do you do for CPL?
I process the reserved items for patrons. The books are place on a cart(s). I place each item in boxes and put the materials out on the shelves designated for reserved items only.
How long have you volunteered for CPL?
I have volunteered at the Hamilton Branch for three (3) years.
What inspired you to volunteer at CPL?
My mom volunteered at her local Library at the Waterloo Public Library donated by Andrew Carnegie. My mother, Marion Margaret, dedicated many years of service to her local library. I started about six (6) months after she died. I decided to volunteer at the library as a way of honoring her.
What do you enjoy most about volunteering at CPL?
I like the people, the staff and the patrons who visit the library.
What is your favorite thing about CPL?
The Hamilton Branch is close to my home, it is a convenient location for me to volunteer.
What would you share about CPL with someone new to the area?
The Library is friendly and easy to use.
What did you do before you started volunteering?
I am a retired social worker. I have a part-time job as an administrative assistant at a church in Sun Lakes.
What are your interests and hobbies?
I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and my dogs.
Tell us something that will surprise s about you.
I grew up on a farm outside of Waterloo, Iowa. We had a Bookmobile that stopped a mile away from our house and we would get off the school bus, go in the Bookmobile and check out tons of books, and walk home. On the way home, I wondered, "Why did I check out so many books"? The books were very heavy!
Waterloo is divided by a river and when Andrew Carnegie wanted to build a library for the town, there was a lot of fuss about which side of the river should get the library. In the end, Mr. Carnegie donated two (2) libraries to the city. My very first paid job was at the Carnegie Library in Waterloo, Iowa. I knew all the best sellers and new books. I read them all!
What book(s) are you reading now?
I have been reading the "Women's Murder Club" series by James Patterson. I am also reading a book written by Pastor Moe Redding (my pastor). The title is "Pure Power".
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Don't Miss This!
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What Are Librarians Reading?
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Looking for:
Test Prep Resources?
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 Studying for exams like the SAT or GED**, or career-based tests like the NCLEX or Postal Service exam? You can get free practice tests and study materials from Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC). Most exams have multiple practice tests with the same number of questions and time limits (if applicable) as a real test. You can save your answers and even stop in the middle and resume the test later if you need to. Get even more practice tests with Learning Express, as well as practice at math skills for adults and multiple school subjects for kids grade 4 and up.
**The new Arizona GED now includes a Civics test. Study for the Civics test with the same material used for the U.S. Citizenship exam, featured in both TERC and Learning Express.
To access TERC or Learning Express, go to
chandlerlibrary.org and hover your mouse over the purple Research & Learning tab. Then click A-Z List of Resources, and scroll down to choose TERC or Learning Express. You'll need your library card and PIN if you're signing in from home. For both TERC and Learning Express you'll also need to create a free account with them so they can track your work and save your test scores.
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Page Positions
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The Chandler Downtown and Hamilton libraries currently have openings for part-time Page postitions. Library pages are City of Chandler employees, and are a Temporary Classification. If interested, please ask at the Service Desk of the appropriate location for an application.
Job duties include:
Shelve books, magazines,and media returned to the library, c
heck items on shelves for correct order, k
eep the library clear of clutter, r
earrange the collection, and l
oad and unload boxes for transport.
Requirements are:
Perform repetitive work requiring a high level of accuracy in a timely manner, h
ave familiarity with, or ability to learn, Dewey Decimal System, b
e able to alphabetize,
be able to follow instructions, and b
e able to listen to, and respond to customer questions when appropriate.
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We Recommend:
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A new exhibit is on view at
Chandler Museum this spring, titled "Un-American: Japanese Internment in Our Backyard." This exhibit tells the history of Gila River Internment Camp, located just south of Chandler, where 16,655 Japanese American men, women, and children were incarcerated during World War II. As part of this exhibit, Chandler Museum is leading a community effort to make 16,655 origami paper cranes, one for each individual. The cranes, along with all of the names of those who were incarcerated, are on view as part of the exhibit. To contribute to this project, drop off paper cranes at the Chandler Museum, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler. For more information visit the
chandlermuseum.org or contact Tiffani Egnor at
[email protected] or 480.782.2874.
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Chandler Basha Library
5990 S Val Vista Drive
Chandler, AZ 85249
Chandler Downtown Library
22 S Delaware Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Chandler Hamilton Library
3700 S Arizona Avenue
Chandler, AZ 85248
Chandler Sunset Library
4930 W Ray Road
Chandler AZ 85226
480-782-2800
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