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SAVE OUR LIBRARIES!!
Thank you to all of the volunteers who put their time and effort into making phone calls, attending meetings, placing signs and getting the word out to Save Our Libraries. Use this link to keep informed on our progress... saveoursuncitylibraries.weebly.com |
"There is no friend as loyal as a book." -- Ernest Hemmingway
APRIL 2024 NEWSFLASH
Libraries are important because they provide everyone access to information and education, regardless of socioeconomic status or age. Libraries offer knowledge and entertainment through books and videos, access to the Internet, children's programs, tutoring services, materials for lifelong learning and countless other resources that would otherwise be difficult to find or to afford.
Libraries also provide a safe and comfortable space in a welcoming atmosphere where anyone can talk to people in their communities, gather and learn, or even have a moment's peace with a good book.
Libraries are one of the few places you can go without paying, and you won't be asked to leave until closing!
While at the Bell Center Library, check out Books Around the Corner, where you always find bargain prices on Books, Puzzles, movie DVD’s, music CD’s, and MORE. “Lightly used” inventory changes daily, so shop regularly for Close-Out and Special Sale items. Prices start at just 25 cents!
Every purchase supports your local libraries.
“Celebrate endings for they precede new beginnings.” -- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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Libraries also provide a safe and comfortable space in a welcoming atmosphere where anyone can talk to people in their communities, gather and learn, or even have a moment's peace with a good book.
Libraries are one of the few places you can go without paying, and you won't be asked to leave until closing!
While at the Bell Center Library, check out Books Around the Corner, where you always find bargain prices on Books, Puzzles, movie DVD’s, music CD’s, and MORE. “Lightly used” inventory changes daily, so shop regularly for Close-Out and Special Sale items. Prices start at just 25 cents!
Every purchase supports your local libraries.
“Celebrate endings for they precede new beginnings.” -- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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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 Branch Library 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.
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!
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
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