PINAL COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

2012 Issue 4 November 2012 - January 2013

Director’s Column By Denise Keller

Library District Launches be participating during the year of the eBook Service LSTA grant. This will be a brand new service for the remaining 10 public The Pinal County Library District will libraries in Pinal County. launch eBook services on December 4. Kids Search is designed specifically It has been an exciting process select- We have opened the website for a soft for elementary and middle school ing the vendor and getting the web site launch, and we are already seeing students. The Kids Search interface operational. eBook service helps to check-out activity and holds. The new combines a state-of-the-art search update our collections and keeps us in service is creating a lot of interest, so engine with a child-friendly design step with libraries across the country. we have hopes that it will be very suc- that is both powerful and fun to use. cessful. The Pinal County Library District was able to license the 3M Cloud Library This project is supported with funds application that hosts the download- granted by the Arizona State Library, able eBooks and will be tied into the Archives and Public Records Agency County’s full library catalog, which under the Library Services and Tech- can be accessed via the Pinal County nology Act, which is administered by Library District’s website. the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Staff training was held at the Library District office on November 20, but if you missed it, the Library District website has tutorials and Frequently Asked Questions on their main home page. Go to www.pinalcountyaz.gov/ Kids Search makes it easier for stu- library and click on the 3M Cloud Li- dents to look for their favorite sub- brary link featured in the center right jects. Important features include: section.  The ability to search by topic, subtopic, or keywords Users can download up to three  The ability to sort results by eBooks at a time with a check out pe- relevance, as well as by date; the riod of three weeks per book. The col- option of filtering search results lection consists of about 500 titles so by source type far, so we may see waiting lists. We  The ability to add search results, are continuing to order more titles images, or links to searches to weekly, so the collection will begin to the Folder. grow over time. Kids Search is free to all Pinal The Apache Junction Public Library County residents. Go to our online and the Casa Grande Public Library website at http://bit.ly/pcazlib then have existing agreements with the click the RESEARCH tab. Look for it Greater Phoenix Digital Library Browse our eBook collection by click- in the ―Homework & Student Re- (OverDrive). Those locations have ing on the Shelves tab. sources‖ section. Contact your local eBook capabilities already and will not library to get a free library card. PCLD Newsletter : Nov 2012 - Jan 2013 : 1

Around the County News from the Libraries COOLIDGE Library’s Barefoot Thursday The library accepted donations this No- Halloween Festival vember, in conjunction with a visit from a local author. CPL hosted a drive to gather October Spirit Week at the Library shoes for those in need, and welcomed As Halloween approaches, we at the Coo- pastor, humanitarian and author of True lidge Library like to celebrate for more Religion and God Can’t Sleep, Palmer than one day. CPL has an October Spirit Chinchen. He has made helping others a Week tradition, during which staff dress up part of his life’s work and his organization, for various themes the week of our Hal- The Grove, in Chandler, has allowed Pinal loween StoryTime. This year, we had su- County residents a chance to make a dif- perheroes and crazy socks among our ference to others. Palmer began a Barefoot themes, as illustrated by Danielle Duran Sunday tradition, during which visitors are (library page) and her brother, Jesus invited to experience life without shoes for (volunteer): just one day, by donating the shoes they would have worn to people who have none. As Palmer’s website points out, 20% of the world’s population have no shoes. Palmer knows that it is one of the simpler ways that we can help, but many do not understand the importance of this act. Chil- dren whose feet are constantly exposed run a higher risk of contracting disease or sus- taining injuries. In addition, having shoes ABOVE: Library manager, Joyce Baker dresses donated helps them save what money may up as a Grandma, evidenced by her shirt, stating: have been spent on footwear and apply it This is my GRANDMA costume! to other needs. Although the library’s drive ended in November, The Grove continues to accept shoe donations of any size and type.

FLORENCE Lots of Activities at the Library

Small Fall Festival at JEm Ranch Family Storytime celebrated Halloween with a ―small fall festival‖ at the JEm Ranch. Families received hands-on ex- Pictured at the booth, at left is youth librarian, perience with a , horses, goats, Alondra Evans, as Edward Scissorhands and a pot-bellied pig, chickens, roosters, and library page, Danielle Duran, dressed as Spider- one very large pet turkey! Coolidge Halloween Festival man nemesis, Venom. The Coolidge Public Library booth at the city Halloween festival had about 500 visi- tors this year! Hundreds of Coolidge resi- dents took part in playing booth activities, walking the haunted house, competing in the costume contest and just enjoying themselves on a cool evening. Each year at this time, the Coolidge Parks and Recrea- tion department puts a Halloween Festival together to give parents and kids a chance to trick-or-treat in a safe and secure envi- Games were a big hit at the Festival and ronment. Library staff is excited to be a were followed by snacks. part of this ongoing tradition. Kids visiting the library booth played a toss game and Alondra (as Amelia Earhart) and Dani Duran (as a were then given lots of delicious treats. girl) during the special afternoon Halloween Story Time. (Continued on page 3)

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Around the County News from the Libraries Pinal County currently offers ―The Hum- On Saturday, November 3, we participated mingbird’s Daughter‖ as one of its many in International Game Day. This is an available book club kits. event we enjoy every year, but this is the first year it has been international in scope. Hopi Quilting: Stitched Traditions from Participants played board games, outdoor an Ancient Community was presented by games, and competed in a Wii tournament. Carolyn O’Bagy Davis, author of the 2011 One young patron even invented her own OneBookAZ title Hopi Summer. Davis board game. We also did our part to pass discussed the history of quilting among the along the message in the first ever (as far Hopi, from the introduction of quilting by as we know) game of Global Gossip! The Anglo missionaries in the 1880’s to the message started at a library in Australia Pumpkins were provided by the Florence present day. The discussion was well- and traveled around the globe to Hawai’i. Parks and Recreation. attended by an enthusiastic audience. History was made. To see a slideshow of this event, visit our website: li- International Game Day December 2012 brary.townofmammoth.us. The Florence Community Library’s first Great Arizona Puppet Theater official International Game Day was held The Florence Community Library invites We’re looking forward to a visit from Saturday, November 3, at 1:00 p.m, in the all children and their caregivers to the Santa on Tuesday, December 18. Bring library’s programming room. Teens and Great Arizona Puppet Theater’s presenta- your phone or camera and take pictures of adults enjoyed Mature-rated games along tion of ―The Christmas Mouse‖ on the kids on Santa’s knee as they reveal to with some friendly competition. The day Wednesday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. him their hearts’ desires. included pizza, drinks, and prizes. Seating is limited, and registration is strongly encouraged. For more informa- Starting in the new year, we’ll have new Arizona Humanities Council tion please call (520) 868-8311. hours. Check with the library for details. The Friends of the Florence Community Library sponsored two programs under- Wishing everyone a splendid holiday sea- written by the Arizona Humanities Coun- Chill Out: Crafts for Christmas son from all of us at Mammoth Public Li- cil. ―Teresa Urrea: A Living History‖ is a The weather outside might be frightful, but brary! Chautauqua, with presenter Elena Diaz not at the Florence Community Library! Bjorkquist appearing in-character as Urrea. Families are invited Tuesday, December Mammoth Public Library is located at 125 11 at 5:30 p.m. to create a very special Clark St. in Mammoth, Arizona. Our ornament in the library’s programming phone number is 520-487-2026. room. Supplies will be provided, but we do ask that you bring a special picture with you. Come join in the Christmas spirit! SAN MANUEL Seating is limited. For more information please call 520-868-8311. Fall Book Sale

January 2013 Urrea was a folk healer who was exiled by Family Storytime the Mexican government after speaking up Children of all ages and their caregivers on behalf of the Yaqui tribe. She was the are invited to Family Storytime, returning topic of two acclaimed historical novels, to the library in January. Ring in the New The Hummingbird’s Daughter and Queen Year as Miss Rita presents a half hour of of America, both written by Luis Alberto stories, finger plays, and fun! Storytimes Urrea. will be held every Wednesday morning at 10 am. Titles are yet to be announced, but a good time will be had by all!

MAMMOTH International Game Day

We’re enjoying the lovely fall weather here in Mammoth. Our library is decorated with colorful leaves on which patrons have The Fall Book Sale at the San Manuel Li- Presenter Elena Diaz Bjorkquist appearing in- written all the things they are grateful for. brary was a big success. character as Urrea. It is beautiful and touching. (Continued on page 4)

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Around the County News from the Libraries Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion person everyone calls Dubai, but very few – Want to read a zombie’s per- have seen. As Harry delves into the drug spective? R is a zombie. He has scene hunting for Dubai and working to no memories, no identity, and no clear Oleg, he is targeted and experiences pulse, but he has dreams. He many close calls along the way. If you’ve doesn’t enjoy killing people; he read the previous five novels you will defi- enjoys riding escalators and listening to nitely want to read Phantom. Frank Sinatra. He is a little different from his fellow Dead. This isn’t your average zombie tale. This one also has a film adap- Robopocalypse by Daniel H. tation in the works. Wilson New carpeting and paint spruce up the San Available formats: Hardcover | Manuel Library just in time for the holidays! Audio Book | eBook Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Daniel Wilson knows a thing or two about Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith – robots – he has a Ph.D in Robotics from CMU – so if anyone is qualified to write a PINAL COUNTY It’s the classic love story with zombies! A mysterious plague has fallen upon the novel about a future robot uprising, he’s IBRARY ISTRICT L D quiet English village of Meryton–and the the one. Robopocalypse is the story of the Lots of Good Reads dead are returning to life! Feisty heroine Robot War. In the near future, a robot Elizabeth Bennet is determined to wipe out named Archos has awakened and decides the zombie menace, but she’s soon dis- it’s time that machines rule the world – Walking Dead Readalikes smart toys, cars, airplanes, all machines are tracted by the arrival of the haughty and arrogant Mr. Darcy. After the success of now under Archos’ command. The story, The Walking Dead is finally back on TV told from the perspective of eyewitnesses, with new episodes, but the season is only this novel, a prequel, a sequel, and a graphic novel were published. is fast-paced and action-packed with plenty 16 episodes long and there are those pesky of suspense to keep you turning the pages. week-long breaks (and sometimes even longer!) between each new episode. While And, of course, you can always go back to Even before the novel hit bookshelves last you patiently wait to find out what happens the original source for the TV show – the year, the film rights were optioned by Ste- next to your favorite characters (next week graphic novels. The Walking Dead: Com- ven Spielberg and now there are rumors or until this season hits DVDs), check out pendium One includes the first 8 volumes that Chris Helmsworth and Anne Hatha- some of these zombie-esque reads. of the comics. way may have starring roles – definitely a book-to-movie adaptation to look forward World War Z: An Oral History For zombie-related reads, infographics, to! of the Zombie War by Max and more, see our Pinterest page! Brooks – An account of the dec- pinterest.com/pinallibraries/zombie-esque Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn ade-long conflict between human- Available formats: Hardcover | kind and hordes of the predatory Audio Book | eBook undead is told from the perspec- Recommended Reads tive of dozens of survivors who describe in their own words the epic human battle for Gone Girl is a fascinating look at survival. A film adaptation starring Brad Phantom by Jo Nesbø the marriage of Amy and Nick Pitt is scheduled to be released in 2013. Available formats: Hardcover | Dunne that begins with Amy’s mysterious Large Print | Audio Book on CD | disappearance. While that sounds like a eBook pretty stale statement, just wait until you The Newsflesh Tril- read this brilliantly written novel. We can’t ogy by Mira Grant – say much about it without giving it all In 2014, cancer was For those who have been following the away, but just know this: it is a great read cured. The common Harry Hole mysteries by Jo Nesbø, his that will keep you guessing! cold was no more. But newest book, Phantom, is a real . with those two illnesses gone, something new and terrible took over. The infection Harry returns to Oslo when his ex- ―There’s something disturbing about re- spread across the globe, taking over bodies girlfriend’s son, Oleg, is arrested for mur- calling a warm memory and feeling utterly and minds with one command: Feed. der. Oleg went off the tracks in the years cold.‖ Twenty years later, Shaun, George, and since Rakel broke it off with Harry after Buffy take on the story of the year and in she and Oleg were held hostage by a serial Visit bit.ly/pcreads for more good reads. the process attempt to expose the horrible killer Harry was hunting. Now, Oleg is a conspiracy behind the infected. junkie and sells a new drug on the streets of Oslo called ―violin‖. Oleg works for a (Continued on page 5)

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Around the County News from the Libraries Under the Radar Reads America Aflame: How the Civil Double Game by Dan Fesperman Have you read all of your favorite authors War Created a Nation by David About spies & their secrets, fathers & and want to try something new? Each year Goldfield sons, lovers & fate, duplicity & loyalty.

Nancy Pearl creates a list of Under the Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Radar Reads that includes both fiction and We Learn Nothing: Essays and Wein A harrowing and beautifully non-fiction titles. Here is her list for 2012. Cartoons by Tim Kreider written story that shows just how far New York Times writer presents a true friends will go to save each other. The Towers of Trebizond by collection of his most popular essays Macaulay An hilarious novel set on an and drawings about life and govern- Go to www.npr.org to read Nancy Pearl’s overland journey across Turkey. ment hypocrisy. in-depth reviews.

Among Others by Jo Walton Heft by Liz Moore Mori Phelps confronts her mother in a An overweight man and poor kid make All of these titles are available through tragic battle & gains unwanted attention an unexpected connection. your local public library. when she perform spells herself.

Cataloging Corner by Pam Beerens

Cataloging News & Library Quotes

Warner Drops Embargo

One year ago, Warner Home Video im- posed an embargo that prevented the distri- bution of video releases to libraries and video rental stores until 28 days after the retail release date. Effective October 30, 2012 this embargo has been lifted for li- braries and ―brick-and-mortar‖ video Unshelved® by Bill Barnes & Gene Ambaum, 2005 Overdue Media, LLC at www.unshelved.com Used with permission. stores, allowing them to receive new titles the same day as the retail release. How- The student has his Rome, his Florence, A great public library, in its catalogue and ever, these will still be rental versions his whole glowing Italy, within the four its physical disposition of its books on (without extra features). The 28-day wait walls of his library. He has in his books the shelves, is the monument of literary gen- is still in effect for Redbox and Netflix. ruins of an antique world and the glories of res. Earlier this year, Warner tried to increase a modern one. — Cited in World Literature Today, the Redbox delay period to 56 days, but — Henry Wadsworth LONGFELLOW Spring 1982, p.231 they recently agreed to return to the 28-day (1807-1882) Robert MELANCON (1947- ) period. My books are very few, but then the world Don’t forget, I will be happy to answer any A Few Quotations About Libraries is before me - a library open to all - from questions or help with any problem re- which poverty of purse cannot exclude me cords. Classification, broadly defined, is the act - in which the meanest and most paltry of organizing the universe of knowledge volume is sure to furnish something to Remember, the MARC record is the en- into some systematic order. It has been amuse, if not to instruct and improve. gine that gives staff and patrons the tools considered the most fundamental activity — Letter to George Johnson, January needed to search the catalog. of the human mind. 1824. — "Cataloguing and Classification: An Joseph HOWE Happy cataloging! Introduction" Lois MAI CHAN The reflections and histories of men and women throughout the world are contained There is not such a cradle of democracy in books....America's greatness is not only upon the earth as the Free Public Library, recorded in books, but it is also dependent this republic of letters, where neither rank, upon each and every citizen being able to office, nor wealth receives the slightest utilize public libraries. consideration. — Terence COOKE (1921-1983) — Andrew CARNEGIE

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Calendar of Events

Federation Meeting Central Arizona College, AZ December 7

American Library Association Midwinter Meeting Seattle, WA January 25-29

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