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Issue 79 | May 2024

Monthly Newsletter

Library in The Spot Light!

Eloy Santa Cruz Library

Around 1947/1948 the women of the Methodist Missionary Alliance establish the first lending library in Eloy at the local Community Center. In 2012, the Eloy Public Library moved to its current joint-use public/high school facility at 1000 N Main Street and adopted a new name: Eloy Santa Cruz Library in reference to the Santa Cruz Valley Union High School. The library has over 14,000 items in all formats, and 12 public access computers.


On April 17th, 2024, the Eloy Santa Cruz Library celebrated their 12th anniversary.

As a dual-use library, they offer a wide range of services. The library is located on the campus of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School. In addition to serving the high school, they also serve the general public. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.


The Eloy Santa Cruz Library would love to see you! With so many programs and library resources, they have a lot to offer the community. Currently, the library is working on a special project. The library is in the process of creating a Teen Zone. They hope to complete it soon.


Although there is no official date for completion of their NEW Teen Zone, it will have STEM items such as 3D printing and computers for the teens to use for design and creation purposes. The Library will also have entertainment equipment as well.


Kick off for the Summer Reading Program is on May 31st, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Stop by and pick -up all the information needed to participate in this Fun Program.


Check them out soon!

Inside the Eloy Santa Cruz Library

Virtual StoryTime - Ep14 Eloy Santa Cruz Library

Hi, I'm Ms. Jasmine!

Your Outreach Librarian for the Pinal County Library District.

I'll be doing in person Story Time at the San Tan Valley Library, Mammoth Public Library, and the Arizona City Community Library, as well as other programming throughout the Pinal County Library District. This includes Virtual Story Time which will be posted on our YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. I hope to See You Soon!

*Ep14 of Virtual Story Time was filmed at the Eloy Santa Cruz Library*

May - 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.

Mother's Day Paper Heart Wreath

Thursday, May 9th | 3:30 pm -4:30 pm

Eloy Santa Cruz Library

1000 N Main Street

Eloy, AZ 85131

(520) 466-3814


Participants will make a paper craft to gift to their moms to show their appreciation on Mother’s Day. All supplies will be provided for the first 20 participants.

D&D Adventurer's League

Saturday, May 25th | 12 pm -5 pm

Maricopa Library & Cultural Center

18160 N Maya Angelou Dr

Maricopa, AZ 85138

(520) 568-2926


This program participates in Wizards of the Coast’s national program. General details about how D&D Adventurer’s League works can be found at: https://dnd.wizards.com/playevents/organized-play

Paws to Read

Saturday, May 18th | 2 pm -3:30pm

Apache Junction Public Library

1177 N Idaho Rd

Apache Junction, AZ 85119

(480) 474-8555


Kids read to therapy animals!

Children who read aloud to therapy animals on a regular basis demonstrate drastic improvement in their reading skills! Animals provide a safe, non-judgmental presence for struggling readers.

We love this program and your child will too.

First come, first read. Masks encouraged.

Creative Haven

Thursday, May 23rd | 1 pm -3 pm

San Tan Valley Library

31505 N Schnepf Road

San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

(520) 866-8035


Come and join us for our adult arts and crafts class and make a fun craft of the week.

This series of craft workshops offers a wide range of recreational arts and crafts projects for adults of all ages. The projects are selected to be completed in a hands-on workshop, which lasts between 90 and 120 minutes.

Vista Grande Chess Gathering

Monday, May 13th | 4 pm -5:30pm

Vista Grande Library

1556 N Arizola Road

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

(520) 421-8652


Learn how to play or enjoy playing a game of chess. Open to anyone 8 years and older, registration is not required.

The Vista Grande Chess Gathering happens at the Vista Grande Library on the second Monday of each month from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Anyone that is 8 years old to adults can come in and just play a Chess game or learn how to play Chess. There is no registration. Just drop in for a game or come in for instruction on how to play Chess.  

Summer Learning Block Party

Thursday, May 30th | 10 am -12 pm

Coolidge Public Library

160 W Central Ave

Coolidge, AZ 85128

(520) 723-6030


The Coolidge Public Library invites you to participate in the Summer Learning Block Party this year. The theme is adventure with the slogan of “Adventure Begins at Your Library”. The block party is scheduled for Thursday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Coolidge Public Library (160 West Central Avenue). Adventure begins at your library with games and activities for all ages. The Summer Learning Block Party will be something you don't want to miss!

Digital Resources You Should Check Out!

NEW DIGITAL RESOURCE!!!


Looking for an alternative to a GED? You have options. Earn an accredited high school diploma with Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School. This program is FREE to adult students, 100% online, and flexible enough to work around any schedule. Get more details here: https://www.excelhighschool.org/library/az

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.

Need help finding your local library?

View all Pinal County Library Locations

Pinal County Library District

520-866-6457

PinalLibrary@pinal.gov

www.pinalcountyaz.gov/library

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Issue 79 | May 2024