Issue 87 | Jan 2025

Monthly Newsletter

Call the San Tan Valley Library to Register!

*This program is also available at the Apache Junction Library Please Contact the Apache Junction Library for More Information*

Read Better Be Better has partnered with the San Tan Valley Library to implement a reading comprehension program. We are calling for Young Readers & Teen Leaders to join this program to strengthen reading comprehension in Young Readers and leadership skills in Teen Leaders by becoming mentors to children struggling with reading! This program is for Young Readers in 2nd - 4th grade and Teen Leaders ages 14 - 18. Register Today!

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 5 was filmed at the Viney Jones Library*

January- 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, Jan. 17th | 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, January 17th

Activity: Taste Test Name that Vegetable

Recipe: Make Your Own Veggie Super Hero

Draw veggie SuperHero

Read Better Be Better

Tuesday, Jan. 16th | 4 pm - 5 pm

San Tan Valley Library

31505 N Schnepf Road

San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

(520) 866-8035

San Tan Valley Library is excited to launch a partnership with Read Better, Be Better, a reader comprehension improvement program that pairs 2-4 grade students with teen (students aged 14 - 18) volunteers who will mentor their partners while gaining leadership experience.

The program will begin on January 16th and run through March 6th. Participants will be expected to attend twice a week (Tuesday and Thursdays from 4 -5 PM) and parents of the elementary kids are required to remain on site.

If you believe this program would benefit your child, please call us to get on the registration list (520) 866-8035.

Winter Lecture Series - Amelia Earhart

Tuesday, Jan. 14th | 2:30 pm - 4 pm

Apache Junction Public Library

1177 N Idaho Rd

Apache Junction, AZ 85119

(480) 474-8555

Relive the life of Amelia Earhart through interactive storytelling by her 2nd cousin!

Presented by Nancy Earhart Burt

During the first half of the program, "Amelia" will arrive and share highlights of her amazing life story. After Amelia leaves, her cousin Nancy will step in to share the rest of the story. Nancy will present an interesting and educational slideshow of Amelia Earhart's life, including audio and video clips.

The Winter Lecture Series continues every Tuesday in January and February 2025. The series is sponsored by the Friends of the Apache Junction Public Library and Oak Street Health.

Music @ MLCC: Nancy Elliott

Saturday, Jan. 4th | 1 pm - 2 pm

Maricopa Library & Cultural Center

18160 N Maya Angelou Dr

Maricopa, AZ 85138

(520) 568-2926

Join us for a concert to get the creative juices flowing in 2025!

We're back with more Music @ MLCC with a performance by Southwestern songstress Nancy Elliott, January 4 at 1 pm in the Redwood Room. Nancy will share stories and readings from her book Autumn's On Its Way and chat about the creative life. Great for writers & musicians!

Where's My Mother? Puppet Show

Friday, Jan. 24th | 10 am - 10:45 am

Casa Grande Main Library

449 N Drylake Road

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

(520) 421-8652

Join the Main Library for a fun puppet show!

The library will be putting on several short puppet shows based on picture books, such as, "Where's My Mother?" by Julia Donaldson, and other fun stories. Afterwards, children will be making their own simple puppet to take home!

The Journey Back

Friday, Jan. 31st | 4pm

Coolidge Public Library

160 W Central Ave

Coolidge, AZ 85128

(520) 723-6030

History meets technology at The Journey Back: A VR Experience. Teens & tweens can explore real Holocaust survival stories in this cutting-edge virtual reality program. Friday, January 31 at 4:00 PM don’t miss it!

Digital Resources You Should Check Out!

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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.