Issue 88 | Feb 2025

Monthly Newsletter

Season 2 of Virtual Story Time with Ms. Jasmine

Season 2 of Virtual Story Time with Ms. Jasmine features TUMBLE BOOKS!

The Tumble Book Library is a curated database of children’s e-books, made available by the Pinal County Library District. Tumble Book Library has over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes our unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, non fiction books and videos!

*Virtual Story Time | Season 2 - Episode 6 was filmed at the Viney Jones Library*

February- Pinal County Library Events:

Here are just a handful of the more than 300 free library programs taking place this month.

Please visit our online calendar to view a complete list.

Nutrition for Kids! Activities and snacks!

Friday, Feb. 21st | 12 pm - 1 pm

Arizona City Community Library

13254 Sunland Gin Road

Arizona City, AZ 85123

(520) 866-7740

UofA teaches kids about healthy food choices

At this event: University of Arizona nutrition outreach specialist Maira with hands-on activities, healthy snacks, and recipes to try at home!

Join us after story time to learn more about how to get all the macro and micro nutrients needed to grow big and strong!

U of A nutrition outreach specialist Maira will be visiting with snacks, activities, and recipes to help children ages 2-10 to learn about how to pick and prepare healthy foods.

Friday, February 21st

Activity: Taste Test Name that Fruit

Recipe: Make Your Own Fruit Clown Face

Draw Fruit clown

Story Time LIVE

Tuesday, Feb. 25th | 10 am - 11 am

San Tan Valley Library

31505 N Schnepf Road

San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

(520) 866-8035

Story Time LIVE is BACK!!! Join Ms. Jasmine at the San Tan Valley Library or on our Facebook Page the last Tuesday of every month @ 10am! Followed by a regular in-person Story Time @ 11am. Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime acts as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music and other literacy-based activities. San Tan Valley Library offers programs matched to the typical attention spans and developmental levels of different ages of children. Please keep in mind we have a limit on the number of attendees due to the room size. Please visit the circulation desk before the program to get a ticket! We ask that strollers be parked outside of the Bronze.

Ticket Distribution Time

9:30 am for 10 am Session

10:30 am for 11 am Session

Biblio Bites - Heart Box Charcuterie

Wednesday, Feb. 19th | 3 pm - 4 pm

Apache Junction Public Library

1177 N Idaho Rd

Apache Junction, AZ 85119

(480) 474-8555

Hands-on charcuterie class, presented in a heart box!

Learn the art of charcuterie at our heartfelt Valentine's Day workshop! Craft a stunning charcuterie board in a heart-shaped box. Sample your creation or gift it!

All supplies provided. Registration required and limited to 20 participants, so click the button or call the library at 480-474-8555 to save your spot. For Ages 13+.

*Registration Opens 30 days before the event*

Tales & Tails: Read With A Therapy Dog

Thursday, Feb. 13th | 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Maricopa Library & Cultural Center

18160 N Maya Angelou Dr

Maricopa, AZ 85138

(520) 568-2926

Practice reading and building confidence four paws at a time!

Kids ages 7-12 can sign up to read to Molly the Therapy Dog in convenient 15 minute sessions. Register your kiddo today to practice with Molly and help build their confidence! Please register for only one spot per weekly session so we can be sure to give the most amount of kids a chance to read with Molly.

**Please arrive at least (5) minutes early as the starting and ending times for this program will be strictly enforced.**

Apps For You

Thursday, Feb. 20th | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Casa Grande Main Library

449 N Drylake Road

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

(520) 421-8652

Learn about many of the popular apps that can be used on your smart device.

Create@YourLibrary

Tuesday, Feb. 11th | 10 am

Coolidge Public Library

160 W Central Ave

Coolidge, AZ 85128

(520) 723-6030

Get crafty with us! Join Create@YourLibrary every Second Tuesday at 10:00 AM for a fun, guided crafting session. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, you’ll create something exciting to take home!

Digital Resources You Should Check Out!

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ASK US

The Pinal County Library District website provides a catalog of all of our library materials. Patrons can download e-books, e-audiobooks, and access a suite of research databases.

But what if you can't find what you're looking for, or something doesn't seem to work right?

Just like at your local library, you can ask a Librarian! Just click the "Ask A Question" button in the center of the screen on our homepage and fill out the online form. Send us a description of what you need or what went wrong, and staff at Pinal County Library District will get back to you by phone or email (your choice) to help troubleshoot and resolve the issue.

Please note that staff are only available during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm. Questions submitted after hours or on weekends will be answered the following business day.