The Friends of Patagonia Library tote bags are so sturdy and durable, they’ll even hold a baby. *Not recommended for child transport. Photo by Kate Peake Are you looking for ways to support Patagonia Public Library and the Friends of Patagonia Library this year but not sure where to start? Here’s a handy list of […]
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Fall Early Learning packets are available at the Patagonia Public Library for children ages 3-5. Contact the library to pick up a goody bag full of literacy activities, as well as play dough, crayons, and more. Join us on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 am for a Facebook live virtual storytime event with local author […]
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Your Community Is Counting On You
The 2020 Census counts the population in the United States and five U.S. territories. A complete and accurate count is critical for our community because the results will affect community funding, congressional representation, and more for the next ten years. Required by the Constitution, the Census determines each states share of seats in Congress and […]
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After being closed since March due to the pandemic, the Patagonia Library reopened on June 1 for curbside pickup. The library is still not open for patrons to enter. I’m not going to sugarcoat things; it isn’t always easy to show up. There’s a lot of scary stuff going on in the world. Between standing on […]
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Patagonia Library Phased Reopening Planned Phase 1: Curbside Pickup • Staff will be required to wear masks at all times while in the building. Gloves will be provided for handling books. • Patrons will place holds on items and staff will have their items ready for pickup. Staff will checkout materials onto patron’s account. Patrons will […]
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Patagonia Library is pleased to announce that through The Little Libraries That Could Consortium, we are now offering ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Arizona libraries that serve less than 50,000 people are eligible to join for an affordable price. Patrons can easily sign up by downloading the Libby app to their device through the AppStore or Google […]
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February was an incredibly busy and fun month at the library. Earlier in the month, the library hosted an Arizona Humanities AZ Speaks presentation, “Borders, Walls, and Immigration in Arizona” with Scott Warren. Over 70 people packed Cady Hall to see him speak about the history of the Arizona-Sonora border, as well as its geography […]
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Tucson Wildlife Center volunteers enthrall the audience with tales of baby javelinas, skunks, and hawks at their recent presentation at the library. Photo by Laura Wenzel Patagonia Library is in the thick of winter programming, from the Arizona Humanities Road Scholar Series ” AZ Speaks,” to Music and Coloring evenings, to the Short Attention Span discussion […]
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People shop for books during the annual Friends of Patagonia Library Fall Festival Book Sale. Photo by Laura Wenzel While I’d like to say that November is officially when the library starts getting busy, it really begins in October. We had many great events last month, including our Friends of Patagonia Library Fall Festival Book […]
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In an effort to reach more young patrons and families, the library is switching up the usual storytime routine. We’re now alternating storytimes on Mondays at 9a.m. and Wednesdays at 4p.m., as well as including a new video series called “Tucked-in Tuesdays,” where I read a book and sing a song before bed every Tuesday […]