Maricopa County Library District

Maricopa County Library District

Maricopa County Library District 19 Branch Libraries Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234

Next to the Gilbert Riparian Preserve https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/ parks-and-recreation/parks/riparianpreserve-at-water-ranch https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks -and-recreation/riparian-preserve-at-waterranch/public-programs/rotary-centennialobservatory http://www.eastvalleyastronomy.org/

Outdoor Adventures Available to Gilbert branch customers Telescope - Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 7- day checkout Check out and check in 30 minutes before library closes Equipment donated by East Valley Astronomy Club

Outdoor Adventures Binocular Kit 7- day checkout Check out and check in 30 minutes before library closes Equipment donated by East Valley Astronomy Club for star gazing and bird watching Adventure Backpack Check out and in same day For use in the Riparian Preserve Great activity ideas for families

Coming next Fall Circulating citizen science kits will allow you to participate in regional and national research studies. What is citizen science? It s public participation in scientific research, often in collaboration with scientists, in order to increase scientific knowledge and make our world a better place. Arizona State University is partnering with local public libraries to provide toolkits of citizen science resources for library customers to conduct scientific research. Kits and projects are still being developed but this will be a fun way for people of all ages to learn about and engage with scientific research.

How to get a library card Items needed: Photo ID Proof of address in Maricopa County

What do you use the library for? Books Media DVDs, Blu-rays, CD music and audiobooks Digital Downloads e-books e-audio books stream/download videos, music digital magazines Online Learning Programs Classes

Free Digital Downloads E-books and E-Audio Stream/download music and videos Digital Magazines Always available No checkout limit Download Center

Great things about using Digital Downloads Additional titles available No overdue fines Do not have to return items

One-on-One Digital Assistance Drop in Help Help with all of the library s digital products is available. Mondays 11am - noon

Computers/Printers Library Card & Pin Number Required Computers Printers Scanner Free wi-fi

Research Databases Subjects include: Business Research Car repair Encyclopedias Full text articles Genealogy Homework help Legal Forms Travel information Research Databases

Adult On-going Programs Books and Movies Monday Morning Musings book discussion 2 nd Monday, 10:30 am Mystery Book Club 2 nd Tuesday, 7 pm Bookends - Adult Fiction 3 rd Tuesday, 10:30 am Coffee and Books - Nonfiction 3 rd Wednesday, 1 pm Wine and whiners, adults reading young adult fiction, meets offsite on the 2 nd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm. Thursday Night Film Club 1 st Thursday, 6:00 pm Book Walk Around Gilbert Parks & Recreation's Riparian Preserve, one Friday per month during cooler months. See calendar for dates and times. View the online calendar for additional information at www.mcldaz.org and registration requirements.

Adult On-going Programs Other Topics Creative Crafters 3rd Monday of the month, 10:30 am Adult Games and videogames Night last Monday of the month at 6:30 pm Exercise Your Mind with Computer Puzzles (Code Club) Wednesdays, 1:30 pm Color Me Relaxed (Adult coloring) last Tuesday, 6:30 pm HealthRHYTHMS Drum Circle Every other month at 6:30 pm View the online calendar for additional information at www.mcldaz.org and registration requirements.

Adult Specialty Programs Spring 2018 Genealogy Mini Fair Getting to know your device: Android Music Programs about the Beatles and the Big Band era The Geology of Arizona The B-17: The Flying Fortress Financial Programs: Social Security ABCDs of Medicare Basics of Investing Tea Time: Learn about tea and tea tasting The Essential Paris travel Guide Passport on a plate with Chef Larry View the online calendar for additional information at www.mcldaz.org and registration requirements.

Gardening Programs at the library In the winter and spring the library will offer backyard composting and backyard gardening from Keep Phoenix Beautiful. Our master gardener series includes spring vegetable gardening and yearround desert flowers Registration is required for these programs so check out our online calendar of events at www.mcldaz.org

Winter Reading Program for Adults! - Read to your own Beat! - Each book is 10 points. The goal is to reach 100 points. - Weekly prize drawings for tote bags, books, mugs, and more - Grand prize drawing for membership for 2 people to the MIM Museum - Special programs include the Beatles: From Liverpool to Abby Road, Chef Larry passport on a plate cooking demonstration and sampling program, and the Era of the Big Bands program. Registration is required for programs. - The program celebrates reading, promotes adult literacy, and is lots of fun!

Youth On-going Programs Babies Preschool Age Great for visiting family members! Baby-time Lapsit Tuedays, 10:15 am Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10:15 am and 11:15 am Family Storytime for all ages - Every Tuesday at 4:15 pm Family Stay and play evenings, 4 th Thursday at 5:00 pm Creative Space - 2 nd Wednesday, 11:15 am for toddlers and preschool Stay and Play for families of all ages 2 nd Monday, 10:00 ambaby playdate for 0-24 months Fridays at 10:15 am View the online calendar for additional information at www.mcldaz.org and registration requirements.

Youth On-going Programs School age Teen Self-guided science Mondays, 12-2 pm, ages 4-12 Anime Film Club 3 rd Monday, 6:30 pm, ages 13-18 Tween tinker lab 1 st Thursday, 3:45 pm, ages 9-13 Kids Lego Club 3 rd Thursday, 4:00 pm, ages 7-12 Teen Crafter Hours 3 rd Wednesday, 6:00 pm, ages 12-18 Kids Craft Club 4 th Thursday, 4:00 pm, ages 8-12 Mythology Explorers 2 nd Thursday, 4:00, ages 8-12 View the online calendar for additional information at www.mcldaz.org and registration requirements.

Volunteers at the Library The Southeast Regional Library is grateful to our wonderful volunteers who provide many hours of dedicated service to our library. What do our volunteers do? - Shelve library holds for our customers - Sort books onto carts in shelf order so that library staff can reshelve items - Shelve our media, including DVDs, Blu-Rays, and music Cds - Retrieve items from our collection to fulfill customer holds - Advocate for libraries within our community How do I become a library volunteer? Potential volunteers can fill out an application by visiting our website at www.mcldaz.org Click on the volunteer tab, fill out the information requested and click submit. The volunteer coordinator will then respond to your application and let you know when the next orientation for volunteers will be held.

Friends of the SERL Library www.friendsofserl.com The Friends of the Southeast Regional Library is an active nonprofit volunteer community group that supports the two Gilbert public libraries, promotes literacy for adults and children, and expands the presence of the libraries for the benefit of the community. We also promote and encourage volunteering. Tax deductible memberships are available provides additional revenue and start at $15 for individuals. The Friends book store is open from 10-4 Monday through Saturday.

Questions? Feel free to contact us www.mcldaz.org is the library s website. 602-652-3000 is the main phone number to the library. Jennifer s email is jennifergallagher@mcldaz.org Alyssa s email is alyssacarter@mcldaz.org The town of Gilbert s website is https://www.gilbertaz.gov