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. 

March 16th through March 21st

StoryWalk Casa Grande is a series of park signs with pages of a children's book displayed along a path in Peart Park, located next to the Downtown Main Library. It's an initiative to promote literacy, physical activity, and outdoor time. Our March and April StoryWalk is "Run Wild" by David Covell.

Unearth a Story with our Dinosaur Art Contest! Register at either library location and pick up your canvas while supplies last. Create a dinosaur-themed masterpiece and return it by April 1st. Winners will be selected through online voting by age category during our Día de los Niños celebration on Saturday, April 25. Youth in grades K-12 are welcome to dig into creativity! Sponsored by the Community Services Department of the City of Casa Grande.

Teens, ages 13-18, join us for this interactive, one-hour class that helps teens build practical money skills. Students will learn how to plan and pay for college, including an overview of FAFSA and financial aid basics. We’ll break down budgeting in a clear, realistic way.

Also being offered is a two-day workshop on March 17th and 18th (must attend both days) from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Registration is required for the workshop. Click the link below.  

Come enjoy a do-it-yourself crafting experience with access to various materials including your essentials! You decide what to make! Thursday, March 19th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Vista Grande Library, 1556 N. Arizola Rd. Ages 16+

The 6th Annual Virtual Arizona Genealogy Day will be held on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. The Vista Grande Library will be showing the event in the community room. Come for one session or all!  

Schedule (all times listed are Mountain Standard Time)

*8:30 to 8:45 a.m. -Virtual doors will open

*8:45 to 9:00 am-Welcome messages from AzGAB President, State Librarian, and Arizona Secretary of State

*9:00 am - 10:00 am   Session 1 - Stefanie Ojibway Gerberding - Honoring Ancestors: Native American Genealogy

*10:15 am - 11:15 am  Session 2 - Ryan Ehrfurth - Finding Family: Genealogy in the Arizona Memory Project

*11:30 am - 12:30 pm  Session 3 - Allyson Maughan, AG - Add a Snapshot to Research

*12:45 pm - 1:45 pm    Session 4 - Taneya Y. Koonce, MSLS, MPH - Liberate Your Family History Research: Using an “Open Access” Preservation Model

*2:00 pm - 3:00 pm      Session 5 - Ari Wilkins, FTxSGS - How the Weather Affected Your Ancestor

"You've Got a Friend in Me" this month during our Saturday Movies and Coloring Activity! Join us on March 21st at 2:00 p.m. to watch the third in this classic series. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. Light snacks and drinks with screw top lids are allowed. Casa Grande Main Library, 449 N. Drylake St.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Woman in History Event at the Vista Grande Library, 1556 N. Arizola Rd. on Wednesday, March 25th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Interact with iconic woman from history by listening to their stories portrayed by local Casa Grande woman and students. Also, witness the re-enactment of signing the Declaration of Independence to celebrate America turning 250 years old! Event is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.

Ms. Violeta and Alondra will host a Spanish Conversation Gathering to practice your Spanish speaking skills. No registration required. Thursdays from 12:30-1:00 p.m. at the Vista Grande Library, 1556 N. Arizola Rd.

Join the Literati, the monthly book club at the Vista Grande Library! The Literati meets the first Monday of the month from 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Join in on our lively conversations! Ages 18+ Monday, April 6th we will be discussing Yellow Face by R.F. Kuang.

Come join the Lunch Bunch Book Group for snacks, refreshments, and a lively discussion on the book of the month, Barefoot Heart: Stories of a Migrant Child by Elva Trevino Hart on April 14th from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Casa Grande Main Library, 449 N. Drylake St.

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

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.

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 Program” to see what is available!

Passes available on the Bookmobile too!