News Flash

Highlighted events this week include:

• A children’s storytime featuring Curious George and a scavenger hunt at the Museum of Casa Grande on Wednesday, 11/12 at 10 a.m. (ages 2–5, all welcome)
• “Check-Out” local military heroes: veterans share their stories Wednesday 11/12, 6–8 p.m., at the Vista Grande Library (light refreshments provided)
• Smartphone photography class, Thursday 11/13 from 2:30–4:30 p.m., Main Library (no registration)
• Teen Board Game Club: Thursdays at 4 p.m., Main Library (grades 6–12)
• Little Learners music & movement, Friday 11/14 at 10 a.m., Main Library (ages 5 & under)
• Crochet & Knitting Club, Fridays 3:30–5 p.m., Vista Grande Library (ages 12+; bring supplies)
• Cooking demo: Saturday 11/15, 12–1 p.m., Vista Grande Library — this month’s focus: pumpkin (ages 16+; no registration)
• Saturday 11/15, 2 p.m.: Movie & coloring activity at Main Library (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Weekly Spanish Conversation Gathering (Thursdays 12:30–1:00 p.m., Vista Grande Library)
• ESL classes (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Vista Grande Library)
• Ongoing reading challenges:
  • “25 in 25” – read 25 books in 2025 (all ages)
  • “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” – reach the milestone, earn a certificate and photo
• Free access for adult learners: online classes via Universal Class with your library card
• One-hour tech tutoring (ages 18+) — learn smartphones, e-books, social media
• The “Friends of the Library” are accepting donations; for larger items, call ahead
• Volunteer opportunity: join the Mayor’s Reading Club — spend one hour per month reading to K–3 students

Locations & Hours

• 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.