Sun City Library

Sun City Library remains closed today, Thursday 7/25/2024, as we work to resolve an ongoing maintenance issue. The Recorder's Kiosk is also not available due to the library closure. For more information, subscribe to our email updates at https://mcldaz.org/news/subscribe?list=16

Nearby Maricopa County Library District locations include:
*Fairway Library,10600 W Peoria Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351
*El Mirage Library, 13513 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335

The good news is that our Digital Library is always open! 😀Download and stream books, audiobooks, music, movies, TV shows, magazines and more at https://mcldaz.org/digital-library/

Sun City Library remains closed today, Wednesday 7/24/2024, as we work to resolve an ongoing maintenance issue. The Recorder's Kiosk is also not available due to the library closure.

Nearby Maricopa County Library District locations include:
*Fairway Library,10600 W Peoria Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351
*El Mirage Library, 13513 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335

The good news is that our Digital Library is always open! 😀Download and stream books, audiobooks, music, movies, TV shows, magazines and more at https://mcldaz.org/digital-library/

The library is closed for the remainder of the day, Tuesday 7/23/2024.

🧐🥒Pickleball fans, have you seen this in the library's new book section? Take a look at all the pickleball items in the collection at https://catalog.mcldaz.org/polaris/view.aspx?keyword=pickleball

Thank you for your donations! We have just a few more days left in our Food Drive! We are collecting non-perishable food items to donate to our local Valley View Community Food Bank through Saturday July 20. Just look for a large donation bin at the library!

Most needed items include non-expired, non-perishable soups, tomato sauces, stews; peanut butter and jelly; fruit juice and bottled water; oatmeal and other healthy cereals; canned fruits and vegetables (including low salt and low sugar); baby food and diapers; personal care products, including adult diapers and feminine hygiene products. (full list available at https://feedingaz.org/ - scroll down)

Less than 3 weeks left and Ed Robson Library at Sun Lakes is ahead! But we can still close the gap, so log your reading minutes at maricopacountyreads.org! And if you've reached 750 points don't forget to redeem your AZ State Parks Pass prize & check out their website azstateparks.com to see where you can use it!

From Friday, July 12 at 5:00 PM to Saturday, July 13 at 9:00 AM, we will be performing a software update on our library card system. During this time, you will not be able to access your library card account and cannot check out new items on Libby. Items checked out and downloaded on Libby before the upgrade will still be accessible. Thank you for your patience!

Let’s come together to support our community! The Sun City Library will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to our local Valley View Community Food Bank July 10-20 this year. Just look for a large donation bin at the library!

Most needed items include non-expired, non-perishable soups, tomato sauces, stews; peanut butter and jelly; fruit juice and bottled water; oatmeal and other healthy cereals; canned fruits and vegetables (including low salt and low sugar); baby food and diapers; personal care products, including adult diapers and feminine hygiene products. (full list available at https://feedingaz.org/ - scroll down)

Halfway through Summer Reading and competition is close with Ed Robson Library in Sun Lakes! Log your minutes at maricopacountyreads.org and while you're there, check out the featured Streaming Events, you could listen to Celtic Fiddle Music or Learn Bollywood Dances! You'll even get a secret code for even more points!

Create a stunning string art saguaro cactus! Dive into the beauty of Arizona and bring a piece of the Sonoran desert to life. All supplies provided, no experience necessary. Adults, School Age, Teens. Register at https://bit.ly/SaguaroStitchingJuly292024 or by calling 602-652-3000.

Our Summer Reading adventure for all ages is at the halfway mark, and we have a feeling the best chapters are yet to come! It’s never too late to join the journey at https://maricopacountyreads.org. Count all your reading minutes from June 1st to August 1st!
Be sure to save room in your bag for the prizes you’ll pick up along the way!
🍕 500 points = Peter Piper Pizza (up to age 11)
🍋 500 points = Raising Cane’s Lemonade
🌵 750 points = Arizona State Parks pass
🏀 750 points = Phoenix Mercury Tickets (up to 4 tickets)
📚 1,000 points = FREE BOOK! (keep or donate)
⭐ Prizes are only available while supplies last, so don’t wait until the end of the program to pick up prizes you’ve earned!

The Sun City Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, but we will be open our usual hours the rest of the week.

Our digital library is always available! Download and stream books, movies, music and more 24/7 at mcldaz.org/digital-library!

The Ed Robson Library in Sun Lakes decided to add the Fairway Library into the count of Sun City readers, so we've taken the lead in reading minutes! 🎉Visit maricopacountyreads.org and remember to read and log in 140 minutes per week (20 per day) to be eligible for Prize Drawings!

Join librarian Mr. Matt as he answers some of the most common questions he gets about computer passwords and online safety while also talking about ways to keep yourself safe on the computer and online. Watch now at https://youtu.be/4Es9bB2-mRI or watch all our online events at mcldaz.org/now/ .

What if you could repair your stuff instead of buying new stuff? Let’s find out! We’ll take a look at books from the library about extending the life of your possessions. 🧐Psst...if you watch until the end, you will see a secret code for bonus points in the Summer Reading Program! Watch now at https://youtu.be/0v9MqFyaagU. View all our online events any time at https://mcldaz.org/subject/now/ .

Sun City Library is gaining on the Ed Robson Library in Sun Lakes! Keep entering those reading minutes! If you need a push you can get a sneak peek at which prize book you can choose when you reach 1,000 points by visiting maricopacountyreads.org!

We still have plenty of room in this exciting Childsplay program! Bring your kids or grandkids, ages 5-11!

Swing into adventure with ‘Explore-a-Story: The Secret Shortcut'! A story drama expedition through the book The Secret Shortcut by Mark Teague. Using pantomime, we encounter crocodiles, swing from vines, and trek through the jungle on our way to the library. Imagination and collaboration bring the story to life, supporting a love for literature and creativity. Presented by Childsplay. Ages 5-11. Register at https://bit.ly/ExploreAStoryJune262024 or by calling 602-652-3000.

Celebrate Juneteenth! The Sun City Library will be open our regular hours on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

See Hoopla's digital collection about Juneteenth available right now!
https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/13138

Have you logged your reading minutes?
Our Summer Reading Adventure has begun and with it our Unofficial Competition with Ed Robson Library in Sun Lakes . We're a little behind, but we're confident, and we have until August 1st! Create your account and log your reading minutes at maricopacountyreads.org! 📚

Swing into adventure with ‘Explore-a-Story: The Secret Shortcut'! A story drama expedition through the book The Secret Shortcut by Mark Teague. Using pantomime, we encounter crocodiles, swing from vines, and trek through the jungle on our way to the library. Imagination and collaboration bring the story to life, supporting a love for literature and creativity. Presented by Childsplay. Ages 5-11. Register at https://bit.ly/ExploreAStoryJune262024 or by calling 602-652-3000.

Can you find this week's secret code?

Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸
On June 14, 1777, the stars and stripes officially become our country's flag. Many more stars have been added over the past 247 years, including Arizona as the 48th star in 1912.
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If you have an American flag that needs to be properly retired, some of our library locations have these collection bins year-round. Place worn, torn, or faded American flags you wish to be properly retired inside the container.
Find these bins at:
- Southeast Regional Library
- Ed Robson Library
- Sun City Library
- Fairway Library

Find our Summer Reading hot air balloon and this weeks secret code.

Earn some extra points in the Summer Reading Program by completing challenges! The Sun City Library has its own challenge - earn a badge and 20 points by getting to know the library! https://maricopacountyreads.org/Challenges/Detail/142

Summer Reading Program for all ages has started! Where will your reading journey take you? Create your account, customize your avatar, and start tracking your points towards some great prizes at maricopacountyreads.org
🍕500 points = Peter Piper Pizza (up to age 11)
🍋 500 points = Raising Cane’s Lemonade
🌵 750 points = Arizona State Parks pass
🏀 750 points = Phoenix Mercury Tickets (up to 4 tickets)
📚 1,000 points = FREE BOOK to keep or donate!
⭐ Prizes are only available while supplies last, so don’t wait until the end of the program to pick up prizes you’ve earned!

On Friday & Saturday, June 7 & 8, the parking lot outside of the Sun City Library will be resurfaced. Parking for the library will be available in front of the Bowling Alley entrance. The Drive-Up Book Drop will be closed during the project.

The Sun City Library and all Maricopa County Library District branches will be closed on Monday, May 27.

Our digital library is always available! Download and stream books, movies, music and more 24/7 at mcldaz.org/digital-library!

As we head into the hottest part of the year, here are some great tips for staying cool from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Older adults are more susceptible to the heat. See more tips at https://www.maricopa.gov/2458/Prevent-Heat-related-Illness. For Energy Assistance and Help for Seniors with air conditioning needs, see https://www.maricopa.gov/2462/Energy-Assistance-Help-for-Seniors.

Learn all about Henna: When did it start? What was it traditionally used for? Which cultures developed it? Then chose a simple design and get your own (temporary) Henna Tattoo! Adults and teens. Participants under 18 will need a written permission slip from their parent or guardian to receive body art. Register at https://bit.ly/HennaJune82024 or by calling 602-652-3000.