Issue 86 | Dec 2024

Monthly Newsletter

Coming Soon - Jan. 2025

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 4 was filmed at the Viney Jones Library*

December - 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.

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Friday, Dec. 20th | 2 pm - 4 pm

Arizona City Community Library

13254 Sunland Gin Road

Arizona City, AZ 85123

(520) 866-7740

Wear your festive gear and wrap something silly to gift!

We invite adults to come in for hot chocolate, cookies, and festivities! Wrap and bring something you already own, don't want, & think someone else might enjoy! The sillier the better! No books!

This holiday season we wanted to do something special just for the grown ups. Holidays with children are wonderful, but the adults should get something that's just for them! That's why this year we're hosting our first-ever white elephant gift exchange! We will have cookies, cider, hot chocolate, and festive music.

DETAILS

Merry Grinch-Mas Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 14th | 10 am - 1 pm

San Tan Valley Library

31505 N Schnepf Road

San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

(520) 866-8035

-Games

-Crafts

-Movies

-Special Guest

-Photos with Santa (10 AM - Noon)

Holiday Movie Night

Tuesday, Dec. 17th | 5 pm - 6:30 pm

Apache Junction Public Library

1177 N Idaho Rd

Apache Junction, AZ 85119

(480) 474-8555

Holiday family-friendly movies with a treat!

Join us for a cozy evening of holiday fun the whole family will love! Watch The Santa Clause (1994) and The Grinch (2018)* on the big screen, paired with delicious hot chocolate and popcorn to make the night even sweeter. Don’t miss the festive magic—see you there!

*Movie titles are subject to change.

Build Your Own Gingerbread House

Saturday, Dec. 14th | 1 pm - 3 pm

Maricopa Library & Cultural Center

18160 N Maya Angelou Dr

Maricopa, AZ 85138

(520) 568-2926

Join us for an afternoon of creative holiday fun!

Put on your architect hat and build your holiday dream house! Tackle this solo with your own creative vision or bring the family* and make your creation a collaborative masterpiece as patrons are invited to transform their holiday spirit into creative, delicious homes for gingerbread families this season.

*We can accommodate one gingerbread house per household due to space limitations. When registering for this program, please register ONE primary adult per family, then add the number of guests you are bringing. Limit 4 GUESTS per registration, which is a 5 person limit per gingerbread house.*

Read with Anna and Elsa at the Casa Grande Public Library

Saturday, Dec. 7th | 2pm

Casa Grande Main Library

449 N Drylake Road

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

(520) 421-8652

ELP Week is here, and the holiday fun kicks off on Saturday, December 7th!🎄

✨Read with Anna and Elsa at the Casa Grande Public Library – 4 PM. ❄️📖

Bring your family, make memories, and get in the holiday spirit before the 2024 Electric Light Parade. Visit casagrandeaz.gov/elp for more.

Winter Reading: Reading Dragons

Dec. 1st - Jan. 31st

Coolidge Public Library

160 W Central Ave

Coolidge, AZ 85128

(520) 723-6030

Winter Reading: Reading Dragons is Here! Get ready to embark on an epic reading adventure! Track your reading, collect mystery packs filled with Fire, Earth, and Water dragons, and watch your dragon collection grow. Register today on Beanstack to join the fun and start earning rewards!

Don’t forget to stop by and see Dragon Master Macie or Dragon Master Dani to pick up your starter pack after registering! Let’s make this winter magical with stories and dragons!

https://coolidgeaz.beanstack.com/reader365

December 2024 Calendar

Dec 1st - Dec. 31st | ALL MONTH

Superior Public Library

99 Kellner Avenue

Superior, AZ 85173

(520) 689-2327

The Superior Public Library has a lot of programs going on this month! Follow their Facebook page to stay updated on programing and other Library Events!

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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.