The Word About Town

Volume 6, Issue 2 February 2018 A Wealth of Information Awaits You

Learn About Digital Security The library will host a series of digital security lessons, called CryptoParties, de- signed to educate those without prior knowledge of cyber awareness. The first CryptoParty will be Wednesday, February 14 at 3:30 p.m. This session will cover "Understanding Internet Browsing." We will discuss how internet browsing works, who is tracking you, how they use that information, and how to browse anonymously. Registration encouraged—please call (520) 723-6030. Other CyberParties will include device encryption and encrypted communication.

Preserve Your Memories at Our Writing Workshop

Aspiring writers of short stories and longer works, join us for a writing work- shop with local writer Gene Carter on Monday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Carter became interested in preserving his own history when he took a local writing course at Central Arizona College, after working a number of years as a veterinarian. This is a great event for patrons from all backgrounds who would like to learn how to record their own stories and history and share with others. Registration encouraged—please call (520) 723-6030.

Inside this Issue: Special Points of Interest...

Cooks + Books Cook Book Club 2  Writing Workshop—February 5 The Stitch-U-Ation Needlework Club 2  Sugar Code !—February 6 & 20 Library Lovers Month 2  Knights of the Square Table—February 7 African American Pioneers of AZ 3 FRANK Talk: Is this Racist? 3  CryptoParty—February 14 Knights of the Square Table 7  Valentine’s Day Story Time—February 14 Computer Coding 7  African American Pioneers of AZ—February 15 Tween Titans 7  Mini Book Sale—February 15 Sensory Screenings 8  Cooks + Books Cook Book Club—February 20 Viet Nam Veterans Event 10  FRANK Talk: Is this Racist?—February 28 PagePage 2 2 TheThe Word Word About About Town Town

Discuss Our Latest Picks in Our Adult Book Club

The Pinal Page Turners will meet Doc by Mary Doria Russell. Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. To sign out a book club selection, Their February book club title is We simply visit the library before the Need to Talk about Kevin by Lionel scheduled meeting date. You need to Shriver. have a valid contact number prior to The Remix will meet Thursday, February 22 signing out a book and should have a library at 2:00 p.m. Their February book club title is card.

Cooks + Books Cook Book Club Do you like to browse cookbooks and try out new recipes? Or are you just learning how to cook? Then you will want to join our newest book club, Cooks + Books. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, February 20 at 5:30 p.m. During this initial meeting, we will discuss the format of the book club and what to expect. And of course, there will be food! To sign up, visit the library prior to the scheduled meeting date. Cooks + Books will meet regu- larly the third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. starting March 19.

Join the Stitch-U-Ation Needlework Club

Enjoy friendly conversation and No experience necessary. The club will meet learn to knit, crochet, and em- the 4th Friday of the month from 2:00 p.m. broider in our new needlework to 3:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Friday, club—The Stitch-U-Ation. February 23. Basic supplies provided, but you are welcome For adults only. to bring your own projects.

Color Those Worries Away! Coloring is not just for kids. It’s fun and also helps you relieve stress and anxiety. Adults are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. We supply coloring sheets and colored pencils. Feel free to bring your own, as well. No need to register. Simply drop by, mingle, color, and enjoy a snack. Call (520) 723-6030 or email [email protected] with questions. Volume 6, Issue 2 Page 3

Celebrate Library Lovers Month with Us February is National Library Lovers Month, a time for people to celebrate all the things they love about libraries. Some things you can do to show your love are get- ting a library card (free to first time card holders!), volunteering your time at the library, and using all the resources we are delighted to deliver to you.

We would also like to show our appreciation to our wonderful patrons. On Library Lovers Day,

Wednesday, February 14, we will have a special treat available at the library, while supplies last. Thank you for your support!

Learn about African American Pioneers of Arizona Join us Thursday, February 15 at 12:00 p.m. Dr. Eugene Grigsby, Betty Fairfax, Judge Jean for an AZ Speaks presentation about African Williams, Rev. Warren Stewart, Councilman American Pioneers of Arizona, facilitated by Calvin Goode, and Carol Coles Henry.

Dr. Akua Duku Anokye, ASU. Registration encouraged. Call (520) 723-6030

Featuring compelling documentaries based or email [email protected]. on interviews, this presentation shares sto- AZ Speaks is made possible by Arizona Hu- ries about prominent African Americans manities. who contributed to the life and culture of

Arizona. Such luminaries include the late

Participate in a FRANK Talk Round Table Discussion about Race Dr. Kathy Nakagawa of young people are still unprepared to discuss Arizona State University racial topics, while parents and educators will facilitate the FRANK struggle to develop strategies to discuss race.

Talk “Is This Racist? Racial Literacy and So- This timely FRANK Talk will discuss ways to cial Media ” on Wednesday, February 28 at equip parents and educators to have these 5:30 p.m. conversations. FRANK Talks are made possi- This discussion will focus on race and ra- ble by Arizona Humanities and the Arizona cism young people encounter on a daily ba- State Library, Archives, and Public Records. sis, through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Registration encouraged. Call (520) 723- and blogs. Even with so much exposure, 6030 or email [email protected].

Library Closed The Coolidge Public Library will be closed You can still access many library resources Monday, February 19 for Presidents’ Day and when we are closed! Check out cloudLibrary will reopen Tuesday, February 20 at 8:00 eBooks or RBdigital magazines and a.m. Items can be returned during closures in audiobooks. Go to www.coolidgeaz.com/ the book drops. library and click on Digital Resources.

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The Woman in the Window — Adult Fiction By A. J. Finn Anna Fox lives alone—a recluse in her New York City home, unable to venture outside. She spends her day drinking wine (maybe too much), watching old movies, recalling happier times . . . and spying on her neighbors. Then the Russells move into the house across the way: a father, a mother, their teenage son. The perfect family. But when Anna sees something she shouldn’t, her world begins to crumble—and its shocking secrets are laid bare. What is real? What is imagined? Who is in danger? Who is in control? In this diabolically gripping thriller, no one—and nothing—is what it seems. Twisty and powerful, ingenious and moving, The Woman in the Window is a smart, sophisticated novel of psychological suspense that recalls the best of Hitchcock. — Provided by publisher

The Immortalists — Adult Fiction By Chloe Benjamin It's 1969 in New York City's Lower East Side, and word has spread of the arrival of a mystical woman, a traveling psychic who claims to be able to tell anyone the day they will die. The Gold children--four adolescents on the cusp of self-awareness—sneak out to hear their fortunes. Their prophecies inform their next five decades. Golden-boy Simon es- capes to the West Coast, searching for love in '80s San Francisco; dreamy Klara becomes a Las Vegas magician, obsessed with blurring reality and fantasy; eldest son Daniel seeks security as an army doctor post-9/11, hoping to control fate; and bookish Varya throws herself into longevity research, where she tests the boundary between science and immortality. The Immortalists probes the line between destiny and choice, reality and illusion, this world and the next. It is a deeply moving testament to the power of story, the nature of belief, and the unrelenting pull of familial bonds. — Provided by publisher

Grist Mill Road — Adult Fiction By Christopher J. Yates Grist Mill Road is a dark, twisted, and expertly plotted Rashomon-style tale. The year is 1982; the setting, an Edenic hamlet some ninety miles north of New York City. There, among the craggy rock cliffs and glacial ponds of timeworn mountains, three friends— Patrick, Matthew, and Hannah—are bound together by a terrible and seemingly sense- less crime. Twenty-six years later, in New York City, living lives their younger selves never could have predicted, the three meet again—with even more devastating results. — Provided by publisher Volume 6, Issue 2 Page 5

Timekeepers; How the World Became Obsessed with Time — Adult Non Fiction By Simon Garfield Time flies like an arrow, but fruit flies like a banana. The Beatles learn to be brilliant in an hour and a half. An Englishman arrives back from Calcutta but refuses to adjust his watch. Beethoven has his symphonic wishes ignored. A US Senator begins a speech that will last for 25 hours. The horrors of war are frozen at the click of a camera. A woman de- signs a ten-hour clock and reinvents the calendar. Roger Bannister lives out the same four minutes over a lifetime. And a prince attempts to stop time in its tracks. Timekeepers is a book about our obsession with time and our desire to measure it, control it, sell it, film it, perform it, immortalize it, and make it meaningful. It has two simple intentions: to tell some illuminating stories, and to ask whether we have all gone completely nuts. — Provided by publisher

Cræft: An Inquiry into the Origins & True Meaning of Traditional Crafts — Adult Non Fiction By Alexander Langlands In the midst of a seemingly endless supply of mass-manufactured products, we find our- selves nostalgic for products bearing the mark of authenticity—hand-made furniture, artisan breads, craft beers, and other goods produced by human hands. What often goes unnoticed is the transformation of our understanding of craft—or rather, craft—in the wake of industrialization. In Craft, archaeologist and medieval historian Alexander Langlands argues that our modern un- derstanding of craft only skims the surface. When it first appeared in Old English, the word craft signified an indefinable sense of knowledge, wisdom, and resourcefulness. Rediscovering craft will connect us with our human past, our sense of place, and our remarkable capacity to survive in the harshest of landscapes. Craft helps us more fully appreciate human ingenuity and the pass- ing on of traditions from generation to generation. — Provided by publisher

Artemis — Adult Large Print Fiction By Andy Weir Jasmine Bashara never signed up to be a hero. She just wanted to get rich. So when a chance at a huge score finally comes her way, Jazz can’t say no. Sure, it requires her to graduate from small-time smuggler to full-on criminal mastermind. And it calls for a par- ticular combination of cunning, technical skills, and large explosions—not to mention sheer brazen swagger. But Jazz has never run into a challenge her intellect can’t handle, and she figures she’s got the ‘swagger’ part down. Propelled by its heroine’s wisecracking voice, set in a city that’s at once stunningly imagined and intimately familiar, and brimming over with clever problem-solving and heist-y fun, Artemis is another irresistible brew of science, suspense, and humor from #1 bestselling author Andy Weir. — Provided by publisher PagePage 6 6 TheThe Word Word About About Town Town

Still Me — Adult Audio Fiction By Jojo Moyes Louisa Clark arrives in New York ready to start a new life, confident that she can embrace this new adventure and keep her relationship with Ambulance Sam alive across several thousand miles. She is thrown into the world of the superrich Gop- niks: Leonard and his much younger second wife, Agnes. Lou is determined to get the most out of the experience and throws herself into her job and New York life within this privileged world. Before she knows what’s happening, Lou is mixing in New York high society, where she meets Joshua Ryan, a man who brings with him a whisper of her past. In Still Me, as Lou tries to keep the two sides of her world together, she finds herself carrying secrets—not all her own—that cause a catastrophic change in her circumstances. — Provided by publisher

Broad City Season Four — DVD Featuring: and Abbi and Ilana find themselves growing up in Season 4 of as they contend with gray hairs, the prospect of real relationships and, of course, living under a T***p presidency. — Provided by .com

Thank You for Your Service — DVD Featuring: Miles Teller, Haley Bennett, Joe Cole, Amy Schumer, Beulah Koale, and Scott Haze For Sergeant Adam Schumann (Miles Teller)—and man soldiers like him—the process of leaving combat back in Iraq was as seemingly simple as getting on that plane. But standing on the tarmac again in the arms of loved ones would turn out to be merely a first step in the long and exacting journey of actually returning home. Thank You for Your Service follows a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq who struggle to inte- grate back into family and civilian life while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they’ve left the battlefield. — Product description

IT — DVD Featuring: Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Lieberher, Wyatt Oleff, , and Stephen King’s horror masterpiece comes to life for a new generation. In Derry, Maine, seven young friends unite against a terrifying supernatural creature that has been haunting their small town for centuries. Calling itself Pennywise the Dancing Clown, IT is a monster of unspeakable power that takes the form of everyone’s most horrific fears. Threatened by their worst nightmares, the only way these kids can survive IT is together. — Product description Volume 6, Issue 2 Page 7

Do You Want to Learn to Play Chess?

Want to learn how to play chess? In- the Coolidge Library’s very own chess club. terested in stepping up your game by The club is open to all skill levels, and all ages challenging new players? Then rook are welcome. Our next meeting is February 7 at no further: Knights of the Square Ta- 4:00 p.m. Call (520) 723-6030 with questions. ble is the place to be! Join us the 1st Wednesday of every month for

Sugar Code It! and Sugar Code It! Jr Help your children nurture creativity and Kids ages 5-6 can join Sugar Code It Jr! the 4th problem-solving skills by learning to code. Monday of the month. During this program, The Library has two computer coding pro- children and parents work together to learn grams: Sugar Code It! and Sugar Code It! Jr. coding fundamentals. Parents must be present. During Sugar Code It! kids ages 7-18 learn The next meeting is February 26 at 4:00 p.m. how to create games and websites while ex- No experience is required and all materials are ploring computer programming and coding. provided. Kids may bring their own laptops as Sugar Code It! meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays well. Please call (520) 723-6030 with ques- of the month. The next meeting is February 6 tions. from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Tween Titans—Now for Ages 9-14! Are you between the ages of 9 February 2 where Titans will tackle stop mo- and 14? We have just the thing tion animation. for you! Tween Titans is both a And on Friday, February 16, the Tween Titans fun and educational program will play board games. that focuses on science, technol- ogy, art, math, and more. Registration is not necessary. Please call (520) 723-6030 with Tween Titans meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays questions. of the month at 4:00 p.m. The next meeting is

LEGO Club Fuels Creativity This is an exciting pro- Lego Club is great for kids because it helps gram for children ages 5- enhance their fine motor skills, as well as 12 years old. We supply their STEM, social, and problem-solving the LEGOS and the chil- skills. dren supply the imagination! Lego Club This program is not intended for children meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at under the age of 5. Please call (520) 723- 4:00 p.m. 6030 with questions. Page 8 The Word About Town

Raise a Reader with Fun Van Fun Van meets Tuesday and children most effectively. The Fun Van is Thursday mornings at 9:30 funded through First Things First. a.m. Registration is required: see http:// Families with children ages 5 and younger are www.ajpl.org/van/ for instructions, or ask invited to learn new pre-literacy skills. us for a Fun Van flyer. Raising a Reader teaches parents how to de- velop the habit of sharing books with their

Take Advantage of Weekly Story Time

Story Time is held on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Children can listen to a story and complete a fun craft. On February 14 we will have our special Valentine’s Story Time. Children must be with a parent or legal guardian at all times. Registration is not re- quired. Call (520) 723-6030 with questions. Early Literacy Tip

Be sure to share factual books with your young children. Follow their interests, whether in a particular animal, how things work, in trains, or in anything else that piques their curiosity. This informa- tion introduces new vocabulary words, and we learn right along with our children.

Screenings Held Families are welcome to visit the Registration takes place on site, the day of the library on Wednesday, February 28 screening. between 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Screenings are provided by the University of Vision, hearing, and dental screen- Arizona Cooperative Extension in Pinal ings will be given to children from birth to 5 County, First Things First, and First Smile. 1/2. The key to your child’s good vision, hear- ing, and dental health is early detection! Volume 6, Issue 2 Page 9

Elvis Presley’s Love Me Tender — Children’s Picture Book By Elvis Presley Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin Adapted from the unforgettable classic song, Elvis Presley’s Love Me Tender is a heartwarming ode to the special bond between children and the adults who love and care for them—be they parents, grandparents, adoptive parents, aunts, un- cles, or guardians. With its simple, timeless message, Elvis Presley’s Love Me Ten- der is destined to join Guess How Much I Love You as a baby shower staple. And the sweet, inclusive illustrations make it a book every family will treasure “all through the years, ’till the end of time.” — Provided by publisher

Black Panther the Young Prince — Juvenile Fiction By Ronald L. Smith Life is comfortable for twelve-year-old T'Challa in his home of Wakanda, an isolated, technologically advanced African nation. When he's not learning how to rule a king- dom from his father—the reigning Black Panther—or testing out the latest tech, he's off breaking rules with his best friend, M'Baku. But as conflict brews near Wakanda, T'Challa's father makes a startling announcement: he's sending T'Challa and M'Baku to school in America. This is no prestigious private academy—they've been enrolled at South Side Middle School in the heart of Chicago. Despite being given a high-tech suit and a Vibranium ring to use only in case of an emergency, T'Challa realizes he might not be as equipped to handle life in America as he thought. — Provided by Amazon.com

Nightfall (Keeper of the Lost Cities #6) — Juvenile Fiction By Shannon Messenger Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories—but the battle is far from over. It’s time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Reexamine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies. All paths lead to Nightfall—an ominous door to an even more ominous place—and Sophie and her friends strike a dangerous bargain to get there. But nothing can pre- pare them for what they discover. The problems they’re facing stretch deep into their history. And with time running out, and mistakes catching up with them, Sophie and her allies must join forces in ways they never have before. — Provided by publisher Page 10 The Word About Town

A Wealth of Information Awaits You

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Learn About the Viet Nam Conflict The new book, Vietnam Vets: Still Coming Mr. Swain will focus on the anniversary and Home by Dr. Steve Feimer and Kristine Elin what veterans encounter when they return to Cable features local historian and Viet Nam Viet Nam today. veteran Ralph Swain. Mr. Swain will give a To learn more about the Viet Nam Vets project presentation about the Viet Nam conflict on visit http://www.thevietnamvets.com/ Thursday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. index.html. March 8 also marks the 53rd anniversary of Registration encouraged. Call (520) 723-6030 the first combat troops arriving in Viet Nam. or email [email protected].

Rotary Scholarships Due March 30 The Coolidge Rotary Club is offering $500 scholarships targeted to students that are pursing vocational careers: however, they encourage all students to apply. Please apply if you fit the following criteria: you are a graduating senior from a high school located in Coolidge or a senior that lives in Coolidge; interested in pursuing post-secondary education within 1 year of graduating from high school; involved in your com- munity; and have a 2.0 GPA or above. Applications are due Friday, March 30 by 5:00 p.m. For more information and to obtain an application contact Sue Bacon at 520-518-5060.