News Flash

Featured Highlights:

• Month-Long Reading Challenge: Open to kids, teens, and adults! 
  • Kids ages 0-12 can pick up an activity sheet and complete 10 tasks for a prize. 
  • Teens and adults: read five books and log them on the Beanstack app for a reading-themed pin. 
  • Available at either the Main Library or Vista Grande Library (register at just one location).
• Trick-or-Treat Storytime (Oct 28 @ 10 a.m.) at the Main Library in Peart Park: Costumes encouraged! Story followed by StoryWalk trick-or-treating—bring your own treat bag. 
• Kids’ Mask-Making Activity at Vista Grande Library (Oct 28 @ 3:30 p.m.): Templates provided, fun for younger guests. 
• Beginning iPad/iPhone Technology Class (Oct 30 @ 2:30-4:30 p.m.): At the Main Library; no registration required—perfect for anyone needing tech help. 
• Day of the Dead Event (Nov 1 @ 10-11 a.m.) at Vista Grande Library: Stories, snacks, and sugar-skull decorating for kids. 
• Board Game Series for Grades 6-12: An 11-week program at the Main Library, Thursdays @ 4:00 p.m.—new game each week! 
• Crochet & Knitting Club at Vista Grande Library: Fridays, 3:30-5:00 p.m., ages 12+, bring your supplies (some yarn provided). 
• Spanish Conversation Gathering: Thursdays, noon-1:00 p.m., at Vista Grande Library. Practice your Spanish in a relaxed group. 
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Vista Grande Library. All levels welcome; no registration required. 
• Coming Soon — Genealogy Workshop (Nov 3, Vista Grande Library @10:00-11:15 a.m.) Topic: “Using Maps for Genealogy” to help you explore your family history. 
• Monthly Gardening Presentations at Vista Grande Library by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners:
  • Nov 8: “Beyond Rows: Square Foot, Intercropping, Chaos Gardening”
  • Dec 13: “Tips, Tricks, and Some of Our Favorite Products & Tools”
    After the talk, check out the library’s Seed Library! 
• The Beanstack App offers year-round reading challenges, including “25 in 25” (read 25 books in 2025) and “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” for ages 0–5.
• Volunteer opportunities: The Mayor’s Reading Club invites you to spend one hour a month reading to K-3rd graders.
• Free online learning through ­­Universal Class for adult learners, homeschoolers, and college students—access with your library card.
• Study rooms are available at both library locations—reserve online, by phone, or in person.
• The Friends of the Casa Grande Public Library are accepting book & material donations (please call ahead for large items).

Library Hours & Locations:

• Main Library: 449 N. Drylake Street — Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 
• Vista Grande Library: 1556 N. Arizola Rd — Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.