Choose the Preschool or Daycare That’s Best for Your Family A Wealth of Information Awaits You August 2014 Volume 2, Issue 8 The Word About Town Coolidge Public Library This program is perfect for both those with young children and expectant parents; whether you have a child in daycare currently or it’s a possibility for the future! Do you know all the right questions to ask when you first visit a preschool or daycare? What things should you look for and what constitutes a red flag? You might be surprised! Join us on Friday, August 15th at 11:00 a.m. as Jacalyn Eiche, owner of the Little Dipper Enrich- ment Center in Coolidge, goes over the details of what all parents should look out for when it comes time to enroll their children. Remember, this is where your child will spend a good portion of their day. You want to know they are in the best environment and in the best hands possible. Registration is encouraged. Please call (520) 723-6030. Refreshments will be provided. Jacalyn Eiche has a Masters in Elementary Administration and has over 30 years of teaching experience, which has included owning and operating a number of pre-schools and an educational consulting firm. Special Points of Interest... Library Closure Forensic Science Coming Soon Library Re-opens—Aug 8 Free Oral Health Screening—Aug 11 Choosing a Preschool/Daycare—Aug 15 Lego Club—Aug 15 & 29 Ribbon Cutting—Aug 28 Tween Titans—Aug 22 Inside this issue: Forensic Science Program Coming Soon 2 Make Your Voice Count 2 Grand Re-Opening/Ribbon Cutting 2 Library Closure 3 First Day of School Book List 6 Tween Titans 7 Fun Van/ Storytime 8 FREE Oral Health Screenings 8 Lego Club 8 “Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better.” - Sidney Sheldon
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Choose the Preschool or Daycare That’s Best for Your Family
A Wealth of Information Awaits You
August 2014 Volume 2, Issue 8
The Word About Town Coolidge Public Library
This program is perfect for both those with young children and expectant parents; whether you have a child in daycare currently or it’s a possibility for the future!
Do you know all the right questions to ask when you first visit a preschool or daycare? What things should you look for and what constitutes a red flag? You might be surprised!
Join us on Friday, August 15th at 11:00 a.m. as Jacalyn Eiche, owner of the Little Dipper Enrich-ment Center in Coolidge, goes over the details of what all parents should look out for when it comes time to enroll their children.
Remember, this is where your child will spend a good portion of their day. You want to know
they are in the best environment and in the best hands possible.
Registration is encouraged. Please call (520) 723-6030. Refreshments will be provided.
Jacalyn Eiche has a Masters in Elementary Administration and has over 30 years of teaching experience, which has included owning and operating a number of pre-schools and an educational consulting firm.
Special Points of Interest...
Library Closure
Forensic Science Coming Soon
Library Re-opens—Aug 8
Free Oral Health Screening—Aug 11
Choosing a Preschool/Daycare—Aug 15
Lego Club—Aug 15 & 29
Ribbon Cutting—Aug 28
Tween Titans—Aug 22
Inside this issue:
Forensic Science Program Coming Soon 2
Make Your Voice Count 2
Grand Re-Opening/Ribbon Cutting 2
Library Closure 3
First Day of School Book List 6
Tween Titans 7
Fun Van/ Storytime 8
FREE Oral Health Screenings 8
Lego Club 8
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to
improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better.”
- Sidney Sheldon
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Make Your Voice Count!
“Less than fifty-five percent of Arizona voters actually vote and that’s frighten-
ing. I hope that we can encourage everyone who is registered to vote.
It is so important and Arizona can do better on that score. “
~ Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
According to voteaz.net, “following the 2012 elections, Arizona ranked 45th in the nation for voter turnout. O'Connor House responded with The Great Voter Challenge to increase voter reg-istration, education and turn-out.” We are encouraging you to visit voteaz.net to find out about important 2014 election dates, and to get yourself registered to vote!
If you have moved, you must re-register.
The goal is to increase voter registration 10% in each city for the 2014 elections.
The Primary Election is held August 26 and the General Election is held November 4.
Don’t forget, your vote is your voice! Make it count!
Forensic Science Program Coming Soon
Adults and teens! Be on the lookout for an excit-ing program to be sched-uled for either the end of August or early Septem-ber!
We are planning on bringing in an experienced professional to talk about Forensic Science.
For those of you who are interested in how forensic science is used to solve a range of crimes from the past to present day, this is a program for you! Be on the lookout for an update about the date and time.
Registration will be encouraged but like all of our events, it will be free.
Please call (520) 723-6030 with questions.
Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
The Coolidge Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Coolidge Public Library invite you to the Ribbon Cutting/Grand Re-Opening of the library. Thanks to a grant from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Re-cords, the library will soon replace all of the flooring. Stop by the library on Thursday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the library's new look.
Refreshments will be provided. Call (520) 723-6030 with questions.
Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands—Adult Fiction By Chris Bohjalian
This is the story of Emily Shepard, a homeless teen living in an igloo made of ice and trash bags filled with frozen leaves. Half a year earlier, a nuclear plant in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom had experienced a cataclysmic meltdown, and both of Emily's parents were killed. Devastatingly, her father was in charge of the plant, and the meltdown may have been his fault. Was he drunk when it happened? Thousands of people are forced to flee their homes in the Kingdom; rivers and forests are de-stroyed; and Emily feels certain that as the daughter of the most hated man in Amer-ica, she is in danger.~ From Publisher
The Heist (Gabriel Allon #14) - Adult Fiction By Daniel Silva
Gabriel Allon, art restorer and occasional spy, searches for a stolen masterpiece by Caravaggio in #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva’s latest action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue.
Sometimes the best way to find a stolen masterpiece is to steal another one . . .
~From Publisher
Temporary Library Closure
Due to re-carpeting, the Coolidge Public Library will be closing for a few days.
On Thursday, July 31st, we will close at approxi-mately 2:00 p.m. We will remain closed until 8:00 a.m. Friday, August 8th.
Drop boxes will be open during the closure.
Items will not accrue late fees if they would nor-mally be due during the closure.
There are other libraries in the county that will be accessible. Click on this link to see other lo-cations: http://1.usa.gov/1l1kaFz
The Florence Community Library is located at 1000 S. Willow St. Their phone number is (520) 868-8311.
The Casa Grande Library is located at 449 N. Dry Lake and their phone number is (520) 421-8710.
The Vista Grande Library is located at 1556 N. Arizola Rd. in Casa Grande. Their phone number is (520) 421-8652.
If you have any questions about the closure or your account, please call (520) 723-6030 or email [email protected]
The Silkworm (Cormoran Strike #2)—Adult Fiction (also in large print and audio) By Robert Galbraith
When novelist Owen Quine goes missing, his wife calls in private detective Cormoran Strike. At first, Mrs. Quine just thinks her husband has gone off by himself for a few days—as he has done before—and she wants Strike to find him and bring him home. But as Strike investigates, it becomes clear that there is more to Quine's disappear-ance than his wife realizes. The novelist has just completed a manuscript featuring poisonous pen-portraits of almost everyone he knows. If the novel were to be pub-lished, it would ruin lives—meaning that there are a lot of people who might want him silenced.
When Quine is found brutally murdered under bizarre circumstances, it becomes a race against time to understand the motivation of a ruthless killer, a killer unlike any Strike has encountered before... ~ From Publisher The Ghost of the Mary Celeste—Adult Fiction Audio (also in regular print) By Valerie Martin
In 1872, the American merchant vessel Mary Celeste was discovered adrift off the coast of Spain. Her cargo was intact, but the crew was gone. They were never found. While on a voyage to Africa, an unproven young writer named Arthur Co-nan Doyle hears of the Mary Celeste and decides to write an outlandish story about what took place. This story causes quite a sensation back in the United States, particularly between sought-after Philadelphia spiritualist medium Violet
Petra and a journalist named Phoebe Grant, who is seeking to expose Petra as a fraud. These three elements - a ship found sailing without a crew, a famous writer on the verge of enormous success, and the rise of an unorthodox and heretical religious fervor - converge in unexpected ways. ~ From Publisher Cooking with Amar'e: 100 Easy Recipes for Pros and Rookies in the Kitchen—Adult Non-Fiction By Amar'e Stoudemire
An information-packed cooking guide filled with tempting recipes, co-written by New York Knicks’ power forward Amar’e Stoudemire, and his charismatic, world-class chef Maxcel Hardy.
New York Knicks captain Amar’e Stoudemire may be on fire when he’s on the court, but the nearly seven-foot-tall hoops star didn’t know the first thing about lighting a fire. When his personal chef Maxcel Hardy began giving him informal
cooking lessons, the six-time NBA All-Star learned to become a comfortable, experienced cook able to whip up tasty, healthy dishes for his family. ~ From Publisher
The Life of the Automobile: The Complete History of the Motor Car—Adult Non-Fiction By Steven Parissien
The car has shaped the modern era more profoundly than any other human inven-tion. Its manufacture introduced mass-production to the world, bringing with it tar-mac, suburbs, and car culture. In this comprehensive world history of the most im-portant transport innovation of the modern age, historian Dr. Steven Parissien ex-amines the impact, development, and significance of the automobile over its turbu-lent and colorful 130-year history. He tells the story of the automobile, and of its creators, from its earliest appearance in the late nineteenth century - as little more
than a powered quadricycle - through the mergers and bailouts of the twenty-first century. Read-ers will learn about Andre Citroen and his Traction Avant of 1934, Ferdinand Porsche and the Volkswagen, Gene Bordinat and the Ford Mustang, among numerous other game changers and iconic vehicles. Bringing to life the flamboyant entrepreneurs, shrewd businessmen, and gifted engineers that worked behind the scenes to bring us horsepower and performance, The Life of the Automobile is a globe-spanning account of the auto industry that is sure to rev the engines of gearheads across the country. But above all, this book illustrates how the epic story of the car mirrors the history of the modern era, from the brave hopes and soaring ambitions of the late eighteen hun-dreds to the cynicism and ecological concerns we face more than a century later. ~ From Pub-lisher Duck Dynasty (Season 5) - DVD Starring Willie Robertson, Phil Robertson, Si Robertson & Jase Robertson
America’s most recognizable family is back for Season 5, and their DUCK DY-NASTY® is bigger than ever. From their home in Louisiana’s bayou, the Robertson clan has built a multimillion-dollar sporting empire manufacturing duck calls. But, true to their roots, they’ve never lost their taste for fun and adventure, or their cap-tivating Southern charm. See why they’ve earned a seat in homes across America and beyond. Watch as the boys at the warehouse continue to get Willie’s goat, Uncle Si’s antics never fail to amaze, and Phil and Miss Kay host a slumber party. Plus, the
Robertson clan gets even bigger as two new family members join the action — and stir things up. Daily life on the bayou may be mundane for some, but for the Robertsons, it remains anything but dull. ~ Product Description
Are you reading this on your computer or tablet? Click on any hyperlinks and you will be redirected to the online catalog so you can view item availability and place a
request! All you need Is a valid library card and your four digit pin number.
First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class. Monster Boy’s First Day of School by Carl Emerson Planet Kindergarten by Sue Ganz-Schmitt A young child imagines going off to Kindergarten as a journey to another planet. Amelia Bedelia’s First Day of School by Herman Parish A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight. Foxy by Emma Dodd Emily is worried about starting school for the first time, but Foxy waves his magic tail to provide what she needs to be ready. Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! by Anne Rockwell Even though Henry is looking forward to going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he first gets there. Is Your Buffalo Ready For Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick Although kindergarten provides unique challenges for a young buffalo, one who follows the rules and tries his best will get along fine. I Don’t Want To Go To School by Stephanie Blake Simon the rabbit does not want to go to his first day of school, but by the time his mother comes to take him home, he is having such a good time that he does not want to leave.
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Is your child getting ready for Kindergarten or their first day back to school? It can be scary when you don’t know what to expect. We have compiled a list of some picture
books that might make your child less anxious about their first day of school.
Some items may be checked out or located at another library. By clicking on the links or search-ing for the items in the online catalog (catalog.pinalcountyaz.gov), you can place a request for it
and we will hold it for you at the front desk for one week.
Are you between the ages of 9 and 12? Do you like to do fun, crafty projects? We have just the thing for you!
Tween Titans will meet at 4:00 p.m. on August 22. Check back with us about September dates. We will start meeting twice a month.
You don’t have to register. Just bring yourself, enjoy a snack, and have some fun after school!
Call us at (520) 723-6030 with questions.
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Winter Sky—Juvenile Fiction (also available in audio) By Patricia Reilly Giff
Siria loves everyone at Pop's firehouse. And she loves the stars in the winter sky. Her mother, who died, named her after Sirius—the Dog Star, brightest in January. But starry nights can fill with flames, and Siria sneaks out to chase the firetrucks. If she's there, everyone will be safe. Still, Siria's not brave like Pop. Her best friend Douglas used to chase with her, and it wasn't so scary. But she did something wrong; they're not friends now. This winter, Siria must learn to be brave. Because she's got to fix things with Douglas; and when Pop is injured, she needs courage, and her friends, more than ever. ~ From Publisher
Sunrise (Ashfall #3)—Young Adult Fiction By Mike Mullin
The Yellowstone supervolcano nearly wiped out the human race. Now, almost a year after the eruption, the survivors seem determined to finish the job. Communities wage war on each other, gangs of cannibals roam the countryside, and what little government survived the eruption has collapsed completely. The ham radio has gone silent. Sickness, cold, and starvation are the survivors' constant companions. When it becomes apparent that their home is no longer safe and adults are not fac-
ing the stark realities, Alex and Darla must create a community that can survive the ongoing dis-aster, an almost impossible task requiring even more guts and more smarts than ever — and un-thinkable sacrifice. If they fail . . . they, their loved ones, and the few remaining survivors will per-ish. ~ From Publisher
This is an exciting program for children ages 5-12 years old.
We supply the LEGOS. You supply the imagination!
August 15 and 29 @ 4:00 p.m.
Check back for September dates!
Questions? Call (520) 723-6030
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FREE Dental Screenings
Children under 18 and expectant mothers are invited to the library for a free, non-painful, and non-invasive dental screening, fluoride varnish treatment, and education.
Dental hygienists from Sun Life Family Health Centers will visit the library on Monday, Au-gust 11 at 9:30 a.m.
No need to make an appointment or register. Just come on in and get your oral health check-up!
Call (520) 723-6030 with questions.
LEGO Club
We host Weekly Storytime on Wednesday mornings at 10:15
a.m. Children ages 1-4 can come and listen to a story, sing
songs, and do a fun craft. Occasionally, we plan a special-
themed storytime, complete with snacks for all!
Registration is not required. Parents must remain with children
at these events.
The Coolidge Public Library helps all residents address the desire for self-directed personal growth and development opportunities throughout their lives by providing materials, programs, and services to meet the citizen’s recreational needs.
Email: [email protected] to subscribe to our monthly newsletter and events calendar!
A Wealth of Information Awaits You
Coolidge Public Library 160 W Central Ave Coolidge, AZ 85128
The Arizona State Library has made some changes to the collection of research tools available to you through the Pinal County Li-brary District.
The former Ebsco databases have now been replaced with those from Gale.
These databases, or research tools, are useful with assisting students and teachers with re-search projects. From elementary to college, they are helpful in providing students with re-liable, relevant, and scholarly information.
Some of the new homework-type names you might see are: Academic OneFile, Biography in Context, Britannica Library, and World History in Context.
Other tools that will be helpful in other areas will be Gale LegalForms and Chilton Library (auto repair).
We still have access to Ancestry Library for in-library use only.
In addition to the resources listed here, there
are several others that will be useful in the area of academics, careers, finances, legal mat-ters, genealogy, literature, and more. You are encouraged to take a look!
You can get to the these resources by one of two ways. You can visit Coolidgeaz.com/library, click on Online Resources, and then Access Pinal County Library District Databases.
You can also visit Pinalcountyaz.gov/library, then click on Research.
