The Word About Town Coolidge Public Library

Volume 3, Issue 8 August 2015 A Wealth of Information Awaits You

Plan, Shop, & $ave! The kids are back in school! How can you better Esmeralda is visiting us from the U of A choose and plan out meals throughout the Cooperative Extension of Pinal County. week? Also, how much physical activity and Registration is encouraged. Refreshments sleep should your child be getting to stay will be provided. healthy? Join Nutritionist, Esmeralda Castillo on Wednesday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. and learn some valuable information that will be useful for your entire family throughout the year.

Need Homework Help?

Tutor.com is a one-on-one online tutoring service that includes an after school program. Grades 4th-12th can connect immediately to qualified tu- tors for up to 20 minutes of individualized, live tutoring sessions. To access this resource, visit pinalcountyaz.gov/library and click on the Research tab at the top. Tutor.com is found under the Student Resources heading. You can also download the Tutor.com to Go app for your Apple or Android device.

Inside this issue: Special Points of Interest... Thank You for a Great Summer 2  Fun Van—2nd Session on Tuesdays Adult Book Discussion 2  Weekly Storytime— Wednesdays Ancestry Library Edition 2  Lego Club—Aug 7th & 21st Local Author Spotlight 6  Adult Book Discussion— Aug 11 Resources Just for Teens 7  Tween Titans—Aug 14th & 28th Tween Titans 8  Plan, Shop, & Save—Aug 19th Lego Club 8 Fun Van 9  National Library Card Sign Up Month is September! Weekly Storytime 9 PagePage 2 2 TheThe Word Word About About Town Town Coolidge Public Library

What a Great Summer!

We had a SUPER Summer Reading Program excited for the End of Summer Reading Party this year. With a total of 133,038 minutes read because Wildman Phil always puts on a fun by all those who completed the program, it’s show! easy to say that many students will be starting off the new school year on the right foot! With the “Every Hero Has a Story” theme this year, all ages were excited to participate in the reading program. Small prizes were awarded once participants reached certain milestones on their reading logs. All who completed the program were given the opportunity to pick out a book of their own. We also provided a variety of exciting programs, like a juggling comedian, a cartoon drawing workshop, and many of our routine programs like Tween Titans and Weekly Story- time focused on the superhero theme. We were

Adult Book Discussion

The August Book Club title is The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton. The Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 11th from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. To sign out a book club selection, simply visit the library before the scheduled meeting date. You need to have a valid contact number prior to sign out and should have a library card. Snacks and drinks are provided.

Featured Online Tool: Ancestry Library Edition Start building your family tree with Ancestry Ancestry Library Edition can only be used in Library Edition! the library. Next time you come in, ask a staff Answers await everyone—whether profes- member to assist you. sional or hobbyist, expert or novice, genealo- You can access other online genealogy and his- gist or historian—inside the more than 7,000 tory research tools on the Pinal County Library available databases. Here, you can unlock the District’s Research page. Visit story of you with sources like censuses, vital Pinalcountyaz.gov/library, then click on the records, immigration records, family histories, “Research” tab. These resources are provided military records, court and legal documents, by the Arizona State Library and/or the Pinal directories, photos, maps, and more. County Library District. Volume 3, Issue 8 Page 3

The Doctor Is In: Dr. Ruth on Love, Life, and Joie de Vivre — Adult Non Fiction By Ruth K. Westheimer & Pierre A. Lehu

Everyone knows Dr. Ruth as the most famous and trusted sex therapist, but few people know she narrowly escaped death from the Holocaust, was raised in an orphanage in Switzerland, or that she was a sniper during Israel's War of Independence. After years spent as a student in Paris, Dr. Ruth came to America dreaming of a new life though never expecting the dramatic turns that would take place. And at the age of eighty-seven, she is as spirited as ever. ~ Provided by publisher

A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety — Adult Non Fiction By Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter is the thirty-ninth President and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. This inter- national humanitarian and fisherman reflects on his full and happy life with pride, hu- mor, and a few second thoughts. Carter reflects on his public and private life with a frankness that is disarming. He adds detail and emotion about his youth in Georgia that he described in his memoir, An Hour Before Daylight. ~ Provided by publisher

If You Feel Too Much — Adult Non Fiction

By Jamie Tworkowski

In 2006 Jamie Tworkowski wrote a story called To Write Love on Her Arms about helping a friend through her struggle with drug addiction, depression, and self-injury. The piece was so hauntingly beautiful that it quickly went viral, giving birth to a non- profit organization of the same name. Nine years later, To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is an internationally-recognized leader in suicide prevention and a source of hope, encouragement, and resources for people worldwide. Jamie's words have been shared hundreds of thousands of times online. They've shown up on T-shirts and posters and even tattoos. For the first time, Jamie's writing is available in the form of a book. If You Feel Too Much is a celebration of hope, wonder, and what it means to be human. From personal stories of struggling on days most people celebrate to offering words of strength and encouragement in moments of loss, these essays invite readers to believe that it's okay to admit to pain and it's okay to ask for help. ~ Provided by publisher.

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As If!: An Oral History of Clueless as told by Amy Heckerling and the Cast and Crew — Adult Non Fic- tion By Jen Chaney

Will we ever get tired of Clueless? Ugh, as if!

Acclaimed pop culture journalist Jen Chaney celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the classic film’s release in the first book of its kind, weaving together original inter- views with writer and director Amy Heckerling; key cast members, including Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Donald Faison, Elisa Donovan, Wallace Shawn, Twink Caplan (Ms. Geist and associate producer); and other crucial Clueless players like costume designer Mona May, casting director Marcia Ross, director of photography Bill Pope, former Paramount chairwoman Sherry Lansing, and many more. Cast and crew also pay heartfelt tribute to the late Brittany Murphy, who lit up the screen as Cher’s protégée, Tai. ~ Provided by publisher

Tyranny — Adult Ficton By William Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone

G.W. Brannock is proud to be a rancher, a West Texan, and a American. The land he owns has been in his family for generations. But when the IRS claims he owes a for- tune in back taxes—and some stiffs from the Bureau of Land Management tell him his family’s deed is invalid—G.W. refuses to stand down. This land is his land, and there’s only one way the government can take it: over his dead body…

The battle lines are drawn. The feds hit G.W. with everything they’ve got, from legal threats to sabotage to hired thugs. All G.W.’s got is his grandson Kyle and feisty lawyer Miranda Stephens. But when his story makes the national news, a veritable army of ordinary citizens rises up and rushes to West Texas. To join the cause. To fight against tyranny. To live free or die…The battle lines are drawn. The next civil war is about to begin. ~ Provided by publisher

Second Life — Adult Fiction By S.J. Watson

Second Life is the sensational new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Before I Go To Sleep. She loves her husband. She's obsessed by a stranger. She's a devoted mother. She's prepared to lose everything. She knows what she's doing. She's out of control. She's innocent. She's guilty as sin. She's living two lives. She might lose both … ~ Provided by publisher

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Love May Fail — Adult Fiction By Matthew Quick (author of Silver Linings Playbook)

Portia Kane is having a meltdown. After escaping her ritzy Florida life and her cheat- ing pornographer husband, she finds herself back in South Jersey, a place that re- mains largely unchanged from the years of her unhappy youth. Lost and alone, look- ing for the goodness she believes still exists in the world, Portia sets off on a quest to save the one man who always believed in her — and in all of his students: her beloved high school English teacher, Mr. Vernon, who has retired broken and alone after a traumatic classroom incident.

Will a sassy nun, an ex-heroin addict, a metalhead little boy, and her hoarder mother help or hurt Portia's chances on this quest to resurrect a good man and find renewed hope in the human race? Love May Fail is a story of the great highs and lows of existence: the heartache and daring choices it takes to become the person you know (deep down) you are meant to be. ~ Provided by publisher

Go Set a Watchman — Adult Large Print Fiction By Harper Lee

A wonderful new novel from one of America's bestselling authors. Exploring the ten- sions between a local culture and a changing national political agenda; family argu- ments and love: an instant classic. Twenty years after the trial of Tom Robinson, Jean Louise Finch (Scout) returns home to Maycomb to visit her father. She struggles with personal and political issues as her small Alabama town adjusts to the turbulent events beginning to transform the United States in the mid-1950s. ~ Provided by publisher

Constant Fear — Adult Audio By Daniel Palmer

When Jake Dent's dreams of baseball glory fell apart in a drunk-driving incident, his marriage did too. He's become an avid Doomsday Prepper, raising his diabetic son, Andy, to be ready for any sudden catastrophe. Andy, now a student at the prestigious Pepperell Academy where Jake works as a custodian, has a secret--he's part of a computer club that redistributes money from the obscenely wealthy to the needy. But this time, they've stolen from the wrong people. ~ Provided by publisher

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The Water Diviner — DVD Featuring Russell Crowe and Olga Kurylenko

Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator, L.A. Confidential) directs and stars in this post-war drama that follows an Australian man who travels to Turkey after the tragic World War I Battle of Gallipoli in search of his three missing sons. Also starring The November Man's Olga Kurylenko and Divergent's Jai Courtney, Crowe's directorial debut was shot on location in Turkey and the wilds of the Australian Out- back. ~ Product description

Disney’s Descendants — Children’s DVD Featuring Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, and Booboo Stewart

Meet the next generation of villains. Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost, home of the most infamous villains who ever lived, the kids of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island... until now. Sent to idyllic Auradon to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, these villain- ous kids must execute a plan that helps their evil parents achieve "world domination" once again! ~ Product description

Local Author Spotlight Impact of Compassion — Adult Memoir By Ursula Yunger

This compelling memoir covers the years of Nazi-ravaged Europe in World War II, the post-War years, Berlin Airlift, and Cold War period that followed. It provides an inti- mate look into the inner consciousness of a traumatized child’s mind and her continu- ous journey to adulthood. A Christian child of Jewish bloodline, Ursula, recognizes early in life that a higher force guides and protects her and this is how she manages to overcome unbearable perils and odds. Her pregnant mother escaped with her four children from Berlin as fugitives from the Nazi regime, to avoid the scheduled transportation to a concentration camp. When her mother covered her children with her body during a bomb attack pleading with God to spare their lives, Ursula’s search began to “Touch the Face of God.” Exposed is the plight of innocent people, and the suffering children who are in the middle when adults and nations are in conflict and at war. This story is a tribute to the spirit of humanity, and the remarkable history of the United States of America, and its Allies, Great Britain, France, and the nations who joined the United Kingdom as members of the British Commonwealth: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. ~ Pro- vided by publisher Volume 3, Issue 8 Page 7

Resources Just for Teens!

Pinalcountyaz.gov/library —> Teens is a great choice for current and reliable infor- As the beginning of the school year is under- mation. way, we want to remind both teens and par- Visit our teen page and not only will you find ents that we have many resources and tools to homework help and resources on popular help your teen in many areas of life! teen topics, you will also find recommended From homework help on any topic or issue, to reading lists and links to some fun sites like advice on careers and relationships, the library Minecraft, Instructables, and TinkerCAD.

The New Order (Book #2 in The Young World trilogy) — Young Adult Fiction By Chris Weitz

They thought they were the only ones left. They were wrong.

After the unexpected revelation at the end of the first book, Donna and Jefferson are separated. Jefferson returns to NYC and tries to bring a cure to the Sickness back to the Washington Square tribe, while Donna finds herself in England, facing an unimagin- able new world. Can the two reunite and prevent an even greater disaster than the Sickness? ~ Provided by publisher

A Semi-Charming Kind of Life (Ever After High: A School Story) — Juvenile Fiction By Suzanne Selfors

Darling Charming is bored in Damsel-In-Distressing class. She'd much rather be in Hero Training with her brothers. The only thing is, she has secretly been helping her brother Dexter ace the class. If anyone finds out, a scandal would erupt at Ever After High. One of the most prestigious families in town, the Charmings have a reputation to uphold. Darling is destined to be a damsel...but this Rebel may want to decide her own destiny! Why should princes have all the fun? ~ Provided by publisher Page 8 Volume 3, Issue 8 KID’S KORNER

Are you between the ages of 9 and 12? Do you like to do fun, crafty projects and science experiments? We have just the thing for you! Tween Titans is both a fun and educational program that tends to focus on art, science, and more! Tween Titans will meet at 4:00 p.m. every other Friday during the school year. In August, we will meet on August 14th and 28th. Registration is not required for these programs. Call (520) 723-6030 with questions.

LEGO Club This is an exciting pro- Lego Club is great for kids because it helps gram for children ages 5- enhance their fine motor skills, their social 12 years old. We supply and problem solving skills as well. With the the LEGOS and the chil- fun challenges we provide, Lego Club can also dren supply the imagina- be a way to help strengthen those STEM skills, tion! Lego Club meets too! every other Friday at 4:00 This program is not intended for children un- p.m. In August, join us on der the age of 5. Call (520) 723-6030 with August 7th and 21st. questions.

Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada — Children’s Picture Book By Jimmy Fallon

Your baby's first word will be . . ."Dada!"

Right? Everyone knows that fathers wage a secret campaign to ensure that their ba- bies' first word is "Dada!" But how does it work? One of the most popular entertain- ers in the world and NBC's The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, shows you how. ~ Provided by publisher

Monkey Not Ready For Kindergarten — Children’s Picture Book by Marc Brown

Kindergarten is only a week away...but Monkey is NOT ready. What if he gets on the wrong bus? What if they don’t have any red crayons? What if he doesn’t like the snacks? What if he doesn’t make new friends? There are so many thoughts running through Monkey’s head! But step by step, his family eases his worries: they get him a new backpack, help him read books about school, prepare his lunch, and make sure Monkey is excited—and ready—for the Big Day. ~ Provided by publisher Volume 3, Issue 8 Page 9

A Wealth of Information Awaits You

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Fun Van The Fun Van, sponsored by First Things First, is an early childhood program for families with children ages birth-5. Trainings in the form of parent discussions, parent/child activities, educa- tion about available resources, and exposure to early literacy materials assist parents in raising children that are prepared for school and life.

The program is on Mondays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. We are excited to announce that due to the popularity of this program, we have added a Tuesday session at 10:00 a.m.

Registration is required to attend the Fun Van, and there is a limited number of walk-ins available each week. Please visit http://www.ajpl.org/van/ for instructions, or ask us for a Fun Van flyer.

Weekly Storytime Weekly Storytime is every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. It is geared to- wards children ages 1-4, and includes a story or two as well as a fun craft. Occasionally we provide snacks. Check the Events Calendar for special themed Storytimes in August. Parents must remain with younger children at these events. Regis- tration is not required.