Issue 85 | Nov 2024

Monthly Newsletter

Library Spot Light!

The Eloy Santa Cruz Library open it's NEW, State of the Art, Teen Space in their Library! The space includes:

3D Design & Printing Station - offers 3D design software and printer powered by Apple iMac Desktops
Lounge Area
Collaboration Booths with 40 inch smart TVs for screen sharing
Dell Laptops
Gaming Zone with the newest Xbox, PlayStation, & Nintendo Switch
Study area with built in tables and write-on wipe off study tables
AND MORE!

Here is a view of the inside, but we encourage you to check it out for yourself!

The Winners Are...

Here are the finalist for our New Pinal County Library Card!

The WINNER will be announced within the next few months.

Check with your local Pinal County Library to see which one made the cut.

First Place

Superstition Mountain Card

Second Place

Rainbow Sky Card

Third Place

Star Card

Season 2 of Virtual Story Time with Ms. Jasmine

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

The TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-books, made available by the Pinal County Library District. TumbleBookLibrary 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 3 was filmed at the Viney Jones Library*

November - 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.

Quiet Study Hours

Tuesday, Nov. 19th & 26th | 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Arizona City Community Library

13254 Sunland Gin Road

Arizona City, AZ 85123

(520) 866-7740

Come on in to study independently in a quiet workspace with reference materials just a few steps away! Library staff will also (as always) be on hand to help you find and use our databases.

Starting Tuesday September 17, 2024, Arizona City Library will be hosting quiet study hours from 3:30-5:30 every Tuesday afternoon. This study time is designated for independent learners of all ages to come in and work on their school work or any other kind of studying they may want to do.

We ask that during this time:

- please refrain from talking, exit the study room if you must do so

- use headphones

- silence all devices

Library staff will be on hand to help you find and use library research databases and reference materials both online and on the shelf. They will not, however, be providing tutoring services at this time.

Chair Yoga for Adults

Fridays | 9 am - 9:30 am

San Tan Valley Library

31505 N Schnepf Road

San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

(520) 866-8035

Stretching session designed for beginners.

Start your weekend off with a stretching session designed for beginners and those with mobility issues. Poses are seated or standing with a chair assist, and of course can be modified to meet your needs.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move

Bring a water-bottle

Registration required

Teen Event FriendsGiving

Tuesday, Nov. 19th | 5 pm - 7 pm

Apache Junction Public Library

1177 N Idaho Rd

Apache Junction, AZ 85119

(480) 474-8555

Teens will create gifts and have Fall treats!

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to our Friends-Giving! Hot Apple Cider and Fall treats.

Create a Holiday Countdown calendar complete with candy and other prizes.

Watch Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Toddler Time (2 - 3 yrs)

Tuesdays, 3 Sessions | 10 am - 10:55 am

Maricopa Library & Cultural Center

18160 N Maya Angelou Dr

Maricopa, AZ 85138

(520) 568-2926

This is the time to let your toddler aged 2 to 3 years enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and early learning activities with your youth library specialist.

Toddler time will bring children together for activities, rhymes and a story in a program that focuses on early literacy skills. This program is high energy and gets toddlers moving with early concepts that get them ready for school. Ticket for entry available at the circulation desk.

November Events 2024

Nov. 2024 | ALL MONTH

Casa Grande Main Library

449 N Drylake Road

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

(520) 421-8652

Check out all the Tween/Teen events happening at the Vista Grande Library for the month of November! Intended for grades 6th-12th.

*TAB (Teen Activities Board) November 8th from 3:45-4:45. Intended for grade 9th-12th

*Anime/Manga Movie & Craft November 12th & 26th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Intended for grades 6th-12th.

*Turkey Bingo November 15th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Intended for grades 6th-12th.

Bike Rodeo

Friday, Nov. 15th | 10 am - 12 pm

Coolidge Public Library

160 W Central Ave

Coolidge, AZ 85128

(520) 723-6030

Roll into the library for cycle fun. Miss Dani & Friends are teaming up to educate youth about bike safety and promote the use of bike helmets.

Roll into the library for cycle fun. Miss Dani & Friends are teaming up to educate youth about bike safety and promote the use of bike helmets. Children are invited to bring their bikes and helmets to participate in event activities. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Each child will spend approximately 30-45 minutes practicing course skills.

November 2024 Calendar

Nov 1st - Nov. 30th | 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!

Digital Resources You Should Check Out!

Use Reading Arizona Today

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.