This article, by Megan Hellwig, was originally published in the Arizona Daily Star on December 20, 2020.
We’ve got award-winning staff!
We're thrilled to introduce you to award-winning PCPL staff, Caitlin Burns, Heather Severson, and Elma Shaffer! They were recently named the recipients of the Arizona Library Association's (AzLA) awards.
Join us for the 26th Annual High School Art Exhibition
Our annual High School Art Invitational is going virtual this March! 2021 marks the 26th consecutive year of this valuable program.
Whodunit? Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime
Want to read crime books but not sure where to start? Here's a 101 rundown on all kinds of crime from mystery to supernatural thriller and more.
Read wordless books to spark your kid’s imagination
It may seem counterintuitive to read picture books with no words, but there are many benefits in your child creating their own story. Reading books without word
Strategy #9 for Successful Reading: Checking In
Checking in relies on self-monitoring. Learn how you can help your child become an active participant in their learning.
Aumenta el vocabulario de tu niño por leer bilingüe
Los niños no solo aprenderán un nuevo idioma, sino también aumentarán su vocabulario al descubrir nuevas palabras.
Develop STEAM skills through play
STEAM concepts have many roots in early play activities, such as counting, building blocks towers, and spending time in the natural world.
Strategy #8 for Successful Reading: Repairing Understanding
Here are some great strategies to try when your child gets stuck in their reading.
Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas – The Unheralded Jim Henson Gem
It is once again time for my annual crusade to educate and inform the public about the wonder and joy that is Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas.
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