PLEASE NOTE: The Bookstore and Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 29th,
in observance of Memorial Day.
in observance of Memorial Day.
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June 2023 Edition of the Newsflash
This month, Books Around the Corner honors men with our June specials:
NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO TRY A NEW AUTHOR
ALL BOOKS BY MALE AUTHORS PRICED $1,00 OR HIGHER ARE ½ OFF!
Also...
BOOKS ABOUT SPORTS WILL ALSO BE ½ OFF!
DON'T FORGET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CONTINUING ORANGE DOT DEALS:
Select hardbacks and “Vintage Gems” are $.25 each!
You can find them in the bookcase outside of the Bookstore door.
Your book donations are gratefully welcomed in sellable condition. Please no books with damage, mildew, missing, torn, or marked pages. Also, no textbooks, encyclopedias, or VHS tapes.
We appreciate you checking in with a volunteer worker at the desk with your donations.
Best of all, sale proceeds support the Sun City Libraries and their programs.
This contribution is made possible by our dedicated volunteers who donate countless
hours of their time to the bookstore’s operation.
Please note that the Bookstore will be closed on Saturday, July 1st and Monday, July 3rd to complete the changes we are making in our layout.
Thank you for your patience.
With these changes in place, we hope to have an even better shopping experience for you!
COVID concerns continue in our community despite decreasing numbers of deaths and hospitalizations. Whereas we respect Maricopa County’s decision to drop the mask mandate,
because of the bookstore’s small space, we strongly encourage volunteers
and members of the public, to wear a mask when in the bookstore.
Friends of Sun City Libraries, Inc.
Sun City Library at the Bell Recreation Center
Home of Books Around the Corner
16828 N. 99th Avenue
Sun City, AZ 85351
Regular Bookstore hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Bookstore Direct Line: 602-651-2014
www.suncitylibraryfriends.org
If you know a friend who would like to receive our monthly NewsFlash, call the Bookstore
to put them on the email list. 602-651-2014
NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO TRY A NEW AUTHOR
ALL BOOKS BY MALE AUTHORS PRICED $1,00 OR HIGHER ARE ½ OFF!
Also...
BOOKS ABOUT SPORTS WILL ALSO BE ½ OFF!
DON'T FORGET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CONTINUING ORANGE DOT DEALS:
Select hardbacks and “Vintage Gems” are $.25 each!
You can find them in the bookcase outside of the Bookstore door.
Your book donations are gratefully welcomed in sellable condition. Please no books with damage, mildew, missing, torn, or marked pages. Also, no textbooks, encyclopedias, or VHS tapes.
We appreciate you checking in with a volunteer worker at the desk with your donations.
Best of all, sale proceeds support the Sun City Libraries and their programs.
This contribution is made possible by our dedicated volunteers who donate countless
hours of their time to the bookstore’s operation.
Please note that the Bookstore will be closed on Saturday, July 1st and Monday, July 3rd to complete the changes we are making in our layout.
Thank you for your patience.
With these changes in place, we hope to have an even better shopping experience for you!
COVID concerns continue in our community despite decreasing numbers of deaths and hospitalizations. Whereas we respect Maricopa County’s decision to drop the mask mandate,
because of the bookstore’s small space, we strongly encourage volunteers
and members of the public, to wear a mask when in the bookstore.
Friends of Sun City Libraries, Inc.
Sun City Library at the Bell Recreation Center
Home of Books Around the Corner
16828 N. 99th Avenue
Sun City, AZ 85351
Regular Bookstore hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Bookstore Direct Line: 602-651-2014
www.suncitylibraryfriends.org
If you know a friend who would like to receive our monthly NewsFlash, call the Bookstore
to put them on the email list. 602-651-2014
2023 OFFICER ELECTIONS
At the Friends Board of Directors meeting on February 9th 2023, the following officers were elected for the next year (pictured left to right):
Sue Blechl - President
Jennie O'Leary - Vice President
Joyce Voss - Secretary
Jessica Potter Slider - Treasurer
Cathy has been a valuable and dedicated officer, serving 6-years as our Vice President. She is always thinking about how we can make things better. While we will miss having her as Vice President, we will continue to utilize her many talents while she serves as our Bookstore Operations Manager.
We are thrilled that our Friends colleague will continue to be an integral asset to our operations!
Jennie O'Leary - Vice President
Joyce Voss - Secretary
Jessica Potter Slider - Treasurer
Cathy has been a valuable and dedicated officer, serving 6-years as our Vice President. She is always thinking about how we can make things better. While we will miss having her as Vice President, we will continue to utilize her many talents while she serves as our Bookstore Operations Manager.
We are thrilled that our Friends colleague will continue to be an integral asset to our operations!
Check out what's NEW for YOU!
Next time you visit the Sun City Bell Branch Library, check out current announcements and Friends information now posted inside the lobby.
If there is some information you would like to see posted on this board, that would be beneficial to our Library community, please feel free to leave a note in the Bookstore for Irene, Ruth or Joyce with your suggestion. You can also use the contact form on the 'Contact Us' tab at the top of this page.
WELCOME -
BRITTANY PARKHOUSE & RENADA AUNG KHIN
Brittany will begin her employment with the Library as a Supervisor on June 12th...
Renada Aung Khin will begin her employment with the Library as a librarian May 25th...
Stay tuned for more information!
Renada Aung Khin will begin her employment with the Library as a librarian May 25th...
Stay tuned for more information!
GLEN BROWN - Library Manager
Sun City (Bell) Library & Fairway Branch Library
Glen is the newly appointed Branch Manager for both the Sun City and Fairway branch libraries.
He has been with MCLD for four years, most recently as the supervisor for the Sun City and Fairway Branches. Prior to that he was a librarian at the Litchfield Park Branch and before that with the California State Library. In his earlier career, he was a manager with Pacific Auction Company and also worked as an archival processor at Marquette University, where he was able to work with the Tolkien manuscript collection. He earned his degrees from the ASU Barrett Honors College, Marquette University and Simmons College.
He has many hobbies, including blacksmithing, cosplay, camping, and Dungeon and Dragons. His favorite genres to read are fantasy and Science Fiction and he is always willing to chat about either!
He has been with MCLD for four years, most recently as the supervisor for the Sun City and Fairway Branches. Prior to that he was a librarian at the Litchfield Park Branch and before that with the California State Library. In his earlier career, he was a manager with Pacific Auction Company and also worked as an archival processor at Marquette University, where he was able to work with the Tolkien manuscript collection. He earned his degrees from the ASU Barrett Honors College, Marquette University and Simmons College.
He has many hobbies, including blacksmithing, cosplay, camping, and Dungeon and Dragons. His favorite genres to read are fantasy and Science Fiction and he is always willing to chat about either!
Friend's Finance Fantastic Book Drop at
Sun City Library!
It's took more than a year of planning, but the Sun City Library now has a convenient two way book drop, located just to the North of the building. You are most welcome!
Lots of Fun at the Sun City Library Ten Year Anniversary Celebration!
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What We Do
Speakers Bureau
The Sun City branches of the Maricopa County Library District and the Friends of the Sun City Libraries work together to provide presentations on the library's resources and services available in our area. For more information or to book a program, CLICK HERE |
Books Around the Corner Bookstore
This hidden gem of a bookstore contains thousands of gently used hard cover and paperback books, DVDS, CDS, audio books and more, all at bargain prices! Open 9:30AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Saturday. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BOOKSTORE |
The Libraries We Support
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Sun City Library - Bell Branch
(also home to the Friend's "Books Around the Corner Bookstore") Bell Recreation Center 16828 N. 99th Ave. (SW Corner of Bell & 99th.) Sun City, AZ 85351 602-652-3000 (Library) 602-651-2014 (Bookstore) |
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Sun City Library - Fairway Branch
Fairway Recreation Center 10600 W. Peoria Ave. Room 144 (NE Corner of Peoria and 107th) Sun City, AZ 85351 602-652-3000 (Library) |
What You Can Do
- Donate your gently used hard cover and paperback books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, puzzles, and audio books to the Books Around the Corner Bookstore.
- Stop and shop at our Bookstore! Enjoy our clean, organized atmosphere, our unbeatable prices, and friendly volunteers.
- Volunteer with the Sun City Friends of the Library... at the Bookstore or on the Board of Directors. Call the Bookstore at 602-651-2014 for more information.
- Remember the Friends in your will. CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW