Volume 183| January 15th, 2024

We will be closed TODAY, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Plan your January activities with the kids!

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The Friends of the Casa Grande Library are accepting book donations! You can drop off smaller donations at either library location or call 520-421-8710 (Main) or 520-421-8652(VG) to arrange a larger donation. 

Main Library: 449 N. Drylake Street. **Please no Encyclopedia Sets, Dictionaries, or National Geographic Magazines**

Vista Grande Library: 1556 N. Arizola Road

Join our Youth Librarians, Ms. Julie and Mr. David, for their own unique Preschool Storytimes! Main Library's is held on Tuesdays from 10:00-10:30 a.m. with Toddler Playgroup held after. Vista Grande Preschool Storytime is held on Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Local writers and current authors, this group meets twice a month on the first and third Thursday at the Vista Grande Library to peer critique works in progress as well as share information about getting published. Please bring up to 5 pages of a past or current piece of writing, double spaced, and a pen to critique. Next meeting, Thursday, January 18th.

The VG Library TAB Presents: Tween & Teen Uno Tournament at the VG Library on Friday, January 19th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Free snacks and soda! Prizes for the winner each round!  

Raffle for Bluetooth Earbuds, and Bluetooth wireless pocket size speaker.

No registration necessary.

Join us for a special presentation from the Arizona Humanities: Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak.

Friday, January 19th from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the Main Library.

No registration required.

Join us for our weekly Saturday Family Movie and Fun Activity at the Main Library from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Can you guess what this week's movie is?

Light snacks will be served at the beginning of the movie and all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Movie This Week

Presented by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Smartscape educates Homeowners on the fundamentals of designing, installing, irrigating, and maintaining beautiful, water-efficient landscapes. This will be held at the Main Library on January 17th from 3:00-4:40 p.m.

Register Here

Come experience a different book discussion group filled with surprises and friendship. Each discussion takes place on a Monday (usually the first of the month) from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Vista Grande Library.

Next meeting February 5th. 

Come join the Lunch Bunch Book Group on February 13th from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Enjoy snacks and a lively book discussion! 

Volunteers needed! The Central Lutheran Church Adult Community Education (ACE) Team offers general education tutoring and English as a second language (ESL) coaching. Volunteers work one-on-one or with small groups once or twice a week to help participants achieve personal development goals. If you would like to serve on the ACE Team, complete the VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM available here:

Click Here for Interest Form

Come learn English with Ms. Yael on Tuesdays from 10:00-12:00 p.m. at the Vista Grande Library. No registration required.

Need to improve your conversational English? Come to the English Conversation Group on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the Main Library. 

Join us for Cookies, Coffee, and Coloring!

Tuesdays @ the Vista Grande Library @ 3:00 p.m.

BYO Coffee (not required)

Ages 18+

Come to the Main Library to enjoy film set in World War II. Refreshments and popcorn will be served. This year's films take place during World War II. Movie dates and titles may change due to availability. Please call on the day of the show to confirm. 520-421-8710


Jan 17th-  The Pianist 

Jan 24th-  The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Jan 31st-  Schindler's List 



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Mark your calendars! Starting in January, we have our Technology classes back.

Next class is Thurs., January 18th, Intermediate iPad/iPhone

from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Need help sooner? Click on the link below and sign up for Tutor Tech Time.

A one-on-one hour of personal help with our Adult Services Librarian.

Click here to Schedule One-On-One Tutor Tech Time 

Community volunteers are needed for the 26th year of the Mayor's Reading Club! Volunteers spend 1 hour per month reading with K-3rd grade students. Apply online or pick up an application at either library location.

Apply Here 

Many great places to visit! One pass per household per seven days, two passes per household per month.

Click here to see what Culture Passes are available

Check out the calendar above for all the kids events!

Hours of Operation

Main Library

449. N. Drylake Street.

Mon. - Fri. 9AM to 7PM

Sat. 9 AM to 5 PM

Vista Grande Library

1556 N. Arizola Rd

Mon. - Fri. 8AM to 6PM

Sat. 9 AM to 5 PM

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