Welcome to the City of Casa Grande Public Library's Weekly Newsletter! 

You will find programs and upcoming events here, along with library services and resources. 

July 7th-July 12th

 Click on the Programs and Events link on cglibrary.org to see all our events!

Summer Reading participants, show your minutes logged and pick out a FREE book from the book fair. One book per child with completed reading logs. 

Books will be available to purchase as well. 

July is full of COLORFUL characters to represent our Summer Reading Theme, Color our World! Join us on July 12th@ 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library 449 N. Drylake St. Click below to see for the next colorful characters that will be playing at the Main Library! 

Drinks with screw top lids are allowed along with light snacks. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.

 

Do you like to knit or crochet? Maybe want to learn or teach others? Join the Crochet and Knitting Club on Fridays at the Vista Grande Library, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Some yarn will be available while supplies last. Ages 12+ and member led. 

1556 N. Arizola Rd. 

 

Oh No, Not the Home by Peggy Rowe. 

August 4th from 11:3012:30 p.m. at the Vista Grande Library

Ages 18+

Join us on Saturday, July 12th at the Vista Grande Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. as our master gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension presents, "10 Tips for a Successful Garden".

Come to the Vista Grande library for monthly gardening tips. The presentations are given by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners.

Upcoming Monthly Topics:

July 12th-10 Steps to a Successful Garden

August 9th-Container Gardening and Grow Bags

September 13th-Growing Grains

October 11th-Composting

November 8th-Beyond Rows: Square Foot, Intercropping, Chaos Gardening

December 13th-Tips, Tricks, and Some of our Favorite Products and Tools

After the presentation, be sure to check out our Seed Library!

Coming Up!

Join Ms. Katie for July's Craftstic! project and create a wind chime. Class will be held on Thursday, July 17th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the Vista Grande Library. Ages 16+. 

Registration optional. 

Are you a homeschooler? College student? Need Continuing Education Credit? Adult learner looking to gain more education…all for FREE? Try Universal Class through the Casa Grande Public Library. You have access to hundreds of online courses in an easy-to-use learning environment that promotes skill-building with verified achievements, all with your Casa Grande Public Library card. 

Want to learn about using your iPhone, getting library e-Books onto your Kindle device, or understanding social networks like Facebook or Instagram? Tutor Tech Time is a in-person, one-on-one hour long time for yo to learn about any technology you desire. Sign up today! (For ages 18+)

A FREE library program that offers adults a second chance at earning a high school diploma. Check it out today! 

Did you know both library locations have study rooms that you can reserve? Study Rooms can be reserved for up to two hours per day. You can reserve online, by phone, or in person.

Reserve online by going to www.cglibrary.org and click on the "Reserve a Study Room" link or call:

Main Library 520-421-8710

Vista Grande Library 520-421-8652

The Vista Grande Library at 1556 N. Arizola Rd anytime during regular business hours. For larger donations please call ahead, 520-421-8710, to make arrangements. 

Volunteers needed! The Central Lutheran Church Adult Community Education (ACE) Team offers general education tutoring and English as a second language (ESL) coaching. Volunteers work one-on-one or with small groups once or twice a week to help participants achieve personal development goals. If you would like to serve on the ACE Team, complete the VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM available here:

Many great places to visit!

One pass per household per seven days. Go to cglibrary.org and type in Culture Pass to see what is available!

Passes available on the Bookmobile too!