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"Books let you travel without moving your feet."
NOTICE: Both libraries, and the Bookstore, will be closed July 4, 2024
in observance of Independence Day
in observance of Independence Day
JULY 2024 NEWSFLASH
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MID-SUMMER MADNESS!!
Don’t get steamed about the intense heat - Revive yourself in the coolness of our Bookstore!
25 cent Orange Dot books:
BUY 2, GET 1 FREE, while quantities last
MAJOR MARKDOWN of NEWER Fiction Hardcovers:
2023 Releases now $5
2022 Releases now $4
Books Around the Corner is a must-stop destination to escape from the heat, and to indulge in summer reading and media viewing. Find wonderful deals and explore rare finds for adults, teens, and children.
Gently used books of all genres, in excellent condition, also CD’s, DVD’s, and more brim our shelves.
NEW SELECTIONS ARRIVE WEEKLY!
So come in and shop the hot summer deals while supporting
your local libraries.
** In observance of Independence Day, the Libraries and Bookstore
will be closed July 4th.
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
Medical Books older than 5 years
We are UNABLE to accept books with:
Water damage
Torn or damaged bindings
Torn, marked or missing pages
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:
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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!
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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
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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
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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!
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