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Featured Programs & Events

• Sensory Storytime — Interactive children's story time with tactile activities. Designed for ages 3–5, but all children are welcome.
  • When: Vista Grande Library, September 15, 10–11 a.m.
• Library LEGO Checkout Challenge — Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with LEGO fun. Available throughout September.
  • Where: Casa Grande Main Library & Vista Grande Library
• Choose Health Nutrition Class — Weekly interactive nutrition lessons for youth 8+, with younger siblings welcome.
  • Starts: September 12 at Main Library, 2–3 p.m. Presented by UA Cooperative Extension and EFNEP. Contact Esmeralda Castillo, Program Coordinator.
• Crochet & Knitting Club — A member-led gathering for ages 12+. Bring your own supplies; some yarn available while supplies last.
  • When: Fridays, 3:30–5 p.m. at Vista Grande Library
• Garden-to-Table Demo — Learn how to cook with your garden harvest, complete with demonstrations, tastings, and take-home recipes.
  • When: Saturday, September 13, 12–1 p.m. at Vista Grande Library. Featured ingredient: Basil. No registration required; ages 16+.
• LEGO Movie Screening — A fun, “batty” LEGO-themed movie plus light snacks (in screw-top containers allowed). Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • When: Saturday, September 13, 2 p.m. at Main Library
• ESL Classes — English as a Second Language classes are now available Tuesdays and Thursdays. No registration required—attend one or both days.
  • When: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Vista Grande Library
• Book Conversation — Join an engaging discussion of The River We Remember by Kent Krueger. For adults 18+.
  • When: September 8, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Vista Grande Library
• Monthly Gardening Tips — Presented by UA Master Gardeners. Topics include:

  • Sept 13: Growing Grains

  • Oct 11: Composting

  • Nov 8: Square-Foot, Intercropping, Chaos Gardening

  • Dec 13: Gardening Tools & Tips
    Afterward, visit the Seed Library to explore more gardening resources.
    

• Beanstack Reading Challenges — Join via the Beanstack app for year-round reading fun:

  1. 25 in 25 Challenge (All Ages) — Read 25 books in 2025

  2. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten (Ages 0–5) — Read 1,000 books to get a certificate and photo opportunity

  3. Back to School 2025 Challenge (All Ages) — Running through September 26

• Mayor’s Reading Club — Volunteer an hour per month to read to K–3 students. Learn how to join at the City’s website.

Library Resources & Services

• Universal Class — Online learning platform offering free continuing-education courses (with verified achievements) to all ages via your library card.
• Tutor Tech Time — One-hour, in-person tech help sessions (for ages 18+), covering topics like e-books, social media, and device usage.
• GED Program — Adults can pursue a high school diploma for free through this program.

• Study Room Reservations — Available up to two hours daily at both Main and Vista Grande Libraries. Reserve online, by phone, or in person.

  • Main Library: 520-421-8710

  • Vista Grande Library: 520-421-8652

• Friends of the Library Donations — Accepting small-item donations at both locations; call ahead for large items.

  • Main Library: 449 N. Drylake St.

  • Vista Grande Library: 1556 N. Arizola Rd

• ACE Tutoring Volunteers Needed — Volunteers help with general education tutoring and ESL coaching through Central Lutheran Church’s ACE Team. Apply via volunteer interest link. 

• Culture Pass Program — Access passes to local cultural institutions through the library or Bookmobile—one pass per household per week.