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"Books are no more threatened by Kindle, than stairs are by elevators." -- Stephen Fry
SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSFLASH
There are flowers enough in the summertime,
More flowers than I can remember--
But none with the purple, gold, and red
That dye the flowers of September!
—Mary Howitt (1799-1888)
More flowers than I can remember--
But none with the purple, gold, and red
That dye the flowers of September!
—Mary Howitt (1799-1888)
OUR BOOKSTORE SHELVES ARE BRIMMING WITH BOOKS, DVDs, MUSIC CDs, PUZZLES and MORE!
FIND THAT GENTLY-USED BOOK, OR MEDIA TREASURE, THAT GIVES YOU JOY AND HELP SUPPORT OUR LIBRARIES AND THEIR PROGRAMS!
Starting at only 25 cents!
NEW SELECTIONS ARRIVE WEEKLY!
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT SEPTEMBER:
September’s name comes from the Latin word septem, meaning “seven.”
This month had originally been the seventh month of the early Roman calendar.
September’s zodiac signs are Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) and Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 22).
September 22 marks the start of fall!... This year’s Autumnal Equinox occurs at 8:44 A.M. EDT.
On this date, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and darkness.
September’s birth flowers are the aster and the morning glory. In the language of flowers, the aster signifies powerful love, and the China aster expresses variety or afterthought.. The morning glory symbolizes affection. In the language of flowers, it can also mean coquetry, affectation, or bonds.
September's birthstone is the sapphire, which was once thought to guard against
evil and poisoning.
DONATION GUIDELINES
We would MOST like to receive:
Jigsaw Puzzles
CURRENT magazines (last 12 months)
Gently used hardback and paperback books
Commercially recorded movies (DVD/BluRay)
Commercially recorded music CDs and audio books
We are UNABLE to accept the following type of books:
Textbooks
Encyclopedias
Time-Life Books
Large Coffee Table Books
Medical Books older than 5 years
We are UNABLE to accept books with:
Water damage
Torn or damaged bindings
Torn, marked or missing pages
OUR FRIENDLY, KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEERS ARE READY TO ASSIST YOU!
As always, we appreciate your support of the Books Around The Corner Bookstore. You help us provide the necessary equipment and programs to the Sun City Libraries. We couldn't do it without you!
FIND THAT GENTLY-USED BOOK, OR MEDIA TREASURE, THAT GIVES YOU JOY AND HELP SUPPORT OUR LIBRARIES AND THEIR PROGRAMS!
Starting at only 25 cents!
NEW SELECTIONS ARRIVE WEEKLY!
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT SEPTEMBER:
September’s name comes from the Latin word septem, meaning “seven.”
This month had originally been the seventh month of the early Roman calendar.
September’s zodiac signs are Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) and Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 22).
September 22 marks the start of fall!... This year’s Autumnal Equinox occurs at 8:44 A.M. EDT.
On this date, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and darkness.
September’s birth flowers are the aster and the morning glory. In the language of flowers, the aster signifies powerful love, and the China aster expresses variety or afterthought.. The morning glory symbolizes affection. In the language of flowers, it can also mean coquetry, affectation, or bonds.
September's birthstone is the sapphire, which was once thought to guard against
evil and poisoning.
DONATION GUIDELINES
We would MOST like to receive:
Jigsaw Puzzles
CURRENT magazines (last 12 months)
Gently used hardback and paperback books
Commercially recorded movies (DVD/BluRay)
Commercially recorded music CDs and audio books
We are UNABLE to accept the following type of books:
Textbooks
Encyclopedias
Time-Life Books
Large Coffee Table Books
Medical Books older than 5 years
We are UNABLE to accept books with:
Water damage
Torn or damaged bindings
Torn, marked or missing pages
OUR FRIENDLY, KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEERS ARE READY TO ASSIST YOU!
As always, we appreciate your support of the Books Around The Corner Bookstore. You help us provide the necessary equipment and programs to the Sun City Libraries. We couldn't do it without you!
2024 OFFICER ELECTIONS
At the February Friends Board of Directors meeting, the following officers were elected for 2024:
Sue Blechl - President
Vacant - Vice President
Joyce Voss - Secretary
Jessica Potter Slider - Treasurer
Vacant - Vice President
Joyce Voss - Secretary
Jessica Potter Slider - Treasurer
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.
JANELLE YODER
Fairway Library Branch Supervisor
Janelle is the latest librarian to step up as Supervisor at the Fairway Branch. She has been with MCLD for 5 ½ years as a children’s program librarian at the Litchfield Park Branch. Prior to that she spent 17 years as an elementary school teacher and school library media specialist. She also has experience working for non-profit organizations, especially around convention coordination.
Janelle made Arizona her home over 26 years ago. She grew up in Vermont, but has fond memories of family trips to Arizona as a child to visit her grandparents. Janelle lives in Surprise with her two teenage children and two cats. She enjoys being in the great outdoors, sewing projects, playing games, doing puzzles, and of course, reading. Her go-to genres are historical fiction and general fiction, but she’s been working to expand that in the past few years. She’s also great at recommending books to children and their caregivers.
Janelle made Arizona her home over 26 years ago. She grew up in Vermont, but has fond memories of family trips to Arizona as a child to visit her grandparents. Janelle lives in Surprise with her two teenage children and two cats. She enjoys being in the great outdoors, sewing projects, playing games, doing puzzles, and of course, reading. Her go-to genres are historical fiction and general fiction, but she’s been working to expand that in the past few years. She’s also great at recommending books to children and their caregivers.
NANDE MARIN
Sun City Libraries Manager
Nande is thrilled to be back with MCLD at the Sun City libraries! Her library career started in her home state of Louisiana after completing undergrad, and she went on to earn her MLS from Louisiana State University.
She moved to Arizona in 2016 and currently resides in the West Valley with one of her closest friends, along with their combined four children, three dogs and one kitty. Outside of work, she enjoy hiking, camping, painting, cross-stitch, trivia, mastering kitchen skills, and trying new restaurants.
She strongly believes that libraries are essential in fostering lively and connected communities, and she looks forward to getting to know and working with the residents of the Sun Cities, and community partners.
She moved to Arizona in 2016 and currently resides in the West Valley with one of her closest friends, along with their combined four children, three dogs and one kitty. Outside of work, she enjoy hiking, camping, painting, cross-stitch, trivia, mastering kitchen skills, and trying new restaurants.
She strongly believes that libraries are essential in fostering lively and connected communities, and she looks forward to getting to know and working with the residents of the Sun Cities, and community partners.
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