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. 

August 4th-9th

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

Monday, August 4th is the LAST day to take this survey! 

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Join Ms. Terry on August 5th at the Casa Grande Public Library, Main, 449 N. Drylake St. for a special storytime with books, movement songs and a simple craft. All ages are welcome. Starts @ 10:00 a.m. 

Toddler Playgroup to follow. Doors open at 10:40 a.m. for that program.

Starting August 5th, 2025! Join Ms. Katie every Tuesday to watch anime, draw, craft and more!  

Teens can join us to watch various anime & anime-like movies! Learn to draw in anime styles and participate in anime themed crafts taught by Ms. Katie, or just watch anime and enjoy the company of others! Intended for grades 6th-12th. Children under 12 may not be in the library unsupervised by their parent or guardian. Some Anime may be PG13. 

Teens 12 years to 17 years of age come join the Vista Grande Library TAB (Teen Activity Board) and join fellow teens in planning, and participating in, fun activities for teens and promote teen reading at the Vista Grande Library!  Stop by the front desk at the Vista Grande Library for an application today.  

 

Meetings take place on the second Friday of each month from August to May. Members can earn community service hours and a letter of recommendation all while having fun and participating in activities.  First meeting is on August 8th from 3:45 -4:45 p.m.at the Vista Grande Library, 1556 N. Arizola Rd. 

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. 

Come learn how to use your garden bounty to make delicious recipes. Demonstrations and taste testing involved! Recipes will also be available to take home.  

Saturday, August 9th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Vista Grande Library, 1556 N. Arizola Rd. No registration required, ages 16+This month's main ingredient: Kale

You will find a dragon theme in all of this month's Family Movies and Coloring Activities! August 9th, you will be learning, "How to Train Your Dragon" with the 1st in this series. Movie starts at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 449 N. Drylake St. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. Light snacks and drinks with screw top lids are allowed.

Join us for a lively conversation on Oh No, Not the Home: Observations and Confessions of a Grandmother in Transition by Peggy Rowe. August 4th at the Vista Grande Library from     11:30-12:30 p.m. Ages 18+ 

Next month's book is The River We Remember by Kent Krueger

Come to the Vista Grande library for monthly gardening tips. The presentations are given by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Saturday, August 9th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Vista Grande Library, 1556 N. Arizola Rd. 

This month's topic: Container Gardening

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:

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!

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Check out the Mayor's Reading Club where you just spend one hour a month reading to students from grades K-3rd. Click on the link below to learn more and how to sign up. 

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!