activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 22
- Adult Craft and Puzzle ActivitiesOperates a community puzzle activity and hosts "Crafternoon" events for adults to learn new crafts.
- Children's and Youth Programs and SpacesMaintains a dedicated children's room with books, games, puppets, and toys, a junior section for chapter book readers, and a young adult section with books, seating, and a gaming computer. Offers weekly craft projects, Toddler Time, Family Story Time sessions, daily Lego activities with bi-monthly challenges, and special themed events.
- Community Craft and Activity ProgramsOrganizes "Crafternoon" events for adults, provides a new craft project weekly for children, operates a community puzzle activity for adults, and offers daily Lego bricks with bi-monthly Lego Challenges.
- Community Craft and Activity ProgramsOffers "Crafternoon" events for adults, a weekly craft project for children, a community puzzle activity for adults, and provides daily Lego bricks with bi-monthly Lego Challenges. Operates a Makerspace for building and creating.
- Early Literacy Programs Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentParticipates in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program to provide free monthly books to preschool children (0-5) in Gila County and offers the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" program to promote early literacy.
- Early Literacy Programs Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentHosts weekly Toddler Time and Family Story Time sessions featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Participates in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide free monthly books to preschool children in Gila County and offers the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" program to promote early literacy.
- Early Literacy Programs Early Literacy Book DistributionHosts weekly Toddler Time and Family Story Time sessions, participates in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide free monthly books to preschool children, and offers the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" program.
- Library Material Lending Residential Community Library ServicesProvides access to a collection of thousands of books for all ages, including new arrivals monthly, DVDs (new releases, TV series, classic films, non-fiction), and subscriptions to local newspapers.
- Library Material Lending and Access Residential Community Library ServicesProvides a collection of thousands of books for all ages, including new arrivals monthly, DVDs, and subscriptions to local newspapers. Offers dedicated sections for children, juniors, and young adults.
- Library Material Lending and Access Residential Community Library ServicesProvides a collection of thousands of books for all ages, including new arrivals monthly, DVDs, and subscriptions to local newspapers. Offers dedicated sections for children, juniors, and young adults, as well as public computers, Wi-Fi, and Chromebooks for checkout.
- Makerspace Access Community Makerspace with Technical ToolsOperates a Makerspace providing materials for building, creating, and designing.
- Makerspace and Creative Activities Community Makerspace with Technical ToolsOperates a Makerspace with materials for building, creating, and designing.
- Public Computer and Internet Access Residential Community Library ServicesOffers 9 public computers and Wi-Fi access both inside and outside the library, along with 3 Chromebooks available for checkout to patrons aged 13 and older.
- Public Computer and Internet Access Residential Community Library ServicesOffers 9 public computers and Wi-Fi access both inside and outside the library. Provides 3 Chromebooks for checkout to patrons aged 13 and older and a gaming computer in the Young Adult area.
- Seed Library Program Indigenous Seed Rematriation & AccessOperates a Seed Library that provides up to five free packets of garden seeds per season to community members for planting.
- Seed Library Program Indigenous Seed Rematriation & AccessOperates a Seed Library, providing up to 5 free packets of garden seeds per season for community planting.
- Seed Library Program Indigenous Seed Rematriation & AccessOperates a Seed Library, distributing up to 5 free packets of garden seeds per season to the community for planting.
- Special Events and Themed PartiesSchedules various special events throughout the year, including themed parties like Clifford the Big Red Dog, Dr. Seuss Birthday, and Christmas Party.
- Special Events and Themed PartiesSchedules and hosts various special events throughout the year, including themed parties such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, Dr. Seuss Birthday, and a Christmas Party.
- Used Book Sales Used Book Sales for Library FundingConducts three public book sales annually during local arts and crafts fairs, selling donated fiction, non-fiction, children's books, movies, and recorded music. Also sells used paperback and hardcover books year-round at fixed prices.
- Used Book Sales Used Book Sales for Library FundingConducts three public book sales annually during the Pine/Strawberry Arts and Crafts Fairs, selling donated fiction, non-fiction, children's books, movies, and recorded music. Also sells used paperback books for 50 cents and hardcover books for $1.00 each.
- Used Book Sales Used Book Sales for Library FundingConducts three public book sales annually during local arts and crafts fairs, selling donated fiction, non-fiction, children's books, movies, and recorded music. Also sells used paperback books for 50 cents and hardcover books for $1.00.
capacity building · 3
- Volunteer Recruitment and Training Library Volunteer CoordinationRecruits and trains volunteers to support various library operations.
- Volunteer Recruitment and Training Library Volunteer CoordinationRecruits and trains volunteers to assist with library operations.
- Volunteer Recruitment and Training Library Volunteer CoordinationRecruits and trains volunteers to assist with various library operations.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Ensure equitable access to digital technology digital_inclusionBy providing public access to computers, Wi-Fi, and loanable Chromebooks, the library reduces barriers to digital participation and supports digital literacy across the community.
- Ensure equitable access to digital technology digital_inclusionBy providing public access to computers, Wi-Fi, and loanable Chromebooks, the library reduces barriers to digital participation, supporting digital literacy and inclusion for all community members, especially those without home access.
- Ensure public access to technology and digital resources digital_inclusionThe library provides equitable access to technology through public computers, Wi-Fi, and loanable Chromebooks, supporting digital inclusion for all community members.
- Maintain diverse and current physical collections collection_developmentThe library systematically curates and regularly updates its physical collections of books and DVDs to serve all age groups and ensure access to new releases, classic works, and educational content, thereby supporting lifelong learning and community engagement.
- Maintain diverse and current physical collections collection_developmentThe library systematically curates and regularly updates its collections of books and DVDs to serve all age groups and ensure access to new releases, classic works, and educational content, believing that a dynamic collection increases engagement and meets diverse community needs.
- Maintain diverse and updated physical collections collection_developmentThe library curates and regularly updates its collection of books and DVDs to serve all age groups, ensuring access to new releases, family entertainment, classic films, and educational content.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Literacy program encouraging parents to read 1,000 books to their child before kindergarten to support early learning and school readiness.
Crafternoon
Adult craft program where participants learn new crafting skills and socialize; dates and times vary, see calendar.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Free monthly book mailing program for children ages 0-5 living in Gila County, providing carefully selected books to promote early literacy.
Family Storytime
Weekly event featuring stories, songs, and crafts for children of all ages, held on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Puzzle Time
Ongoing community puzzle activity open to all patrons during library hours.
Seed Library
Community seed program offering up to five free garden seed packets per person per season, donated by the High Country Garden Club.
Toddler Time
Weekly story and activity session for children aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, held on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Partner — Participates in the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program to provide free books to children.
- High Country Garden Club Partner — Donates garden seeds for the Seed Library's spring and fall planting seasons.
- Pine Public Library Partner — A group of supporters for the Pine Public Library.
- The Mountain Village Foundation Funder — Donated the gaming computer located in the Young Adult area.