Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Events at Glendale Public Library in July!

This year, your roar-some summer reading adventure runs from June 1st to July 20th. Round up your friends and family and start exploring!

America 250 Library Card

The library is where people come to discover stories, and we are excited to celebrate the story of the United States on our 250th anniversary! From library events and reading challenges to book recommendations and exclusive keepsakes, you'll be inspired as you explore American history and culture.

Limited-Time Library Card

Celebrate the semiquincentennial by picking up a commemorative library card, available now while supplies last! Current cardholders can exchange their existing library card for the America 250 card at no charge thru 12/31/26.

Optional Summer Reading List

I thought that these two graphics were cute! The Summer Reading List is a free and an optional part of Cozy Books Corner & Romance Books Corner's Summer Reading Challenge!

I unlocked the Creatures avatar bundle!

I updated my avatar with the latest animal attire. Share your avatar’s new wild look on social media with #maricopacountyreads.

I unlocked the Fantasy avatar bundle!

I chose my favorite look and got my avatar ready for adventure. Show off the new look on social media with #maricopacountyreads. This hat reminds me of the one that Ale has for her contact pic of me.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

My June 2026 Reads

🧴 Audiobook That I Listen To While Doing Skincare:

✅ 1. 🧙🏻‍♀️ Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May

🦖 THE SUMMER READING GAME BOOK PICKS:

✅ 2. 👩🏻‍🦳 Female Force: Anne Rice by Scott Davis, Louie De Martinis (Artist)

👯‍♀️ Sister Summer Book Club Pick:

✅ 3. ☕️ Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

Finished 3 books in June for the Let’s Read Together: Summer Reading Challenge ☀️ Hosted by Cozy Books Corner & Romance Books Corner. 💛

@BooksAreCozy
#LetsReadTogether #cozysummerreads #CozyBooksCorner #bookstagram

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

More Can't Miss Library Events for June 2026

Saturday, June 20, 2026

My Favorite 2026 Badges!

Amazing! 4,000 points! ¡Increíble! 4,000 puntos!

Earned on 6/26/2026

* This is the first time I saw a 4,000 points badge let alone a 3,000 point badge. I wonder if it goes higher.

Amazing! 3,000 points! ¡Increíble! 3,000 puntos!

Earned on 6/20/2026

You've earned 1,000 points and a free book! To claim your free book check your in-game mailbox. ¡Has ganado 1,000 puntos y un libro gratis! Para reclamar tu libro gratis, revisa tu buzón del juego.

Earned on 6/10/2026

You're Amazing! You've earned your next prize! Stop by any Glendale Library to claim.

Earned on 6/4/2026

You're halfway there! You've earned your next prize. Stop by any Glendale Library Location to pick it up!

Earned on 6/8/2026

Nice work! You've earned your next prize! Stop by any Glendale Library to claim.

Earned on 6/8/2026

You did it! You've met your reading goal and earned the final prize! Stop by any Glendale Public Library to claim!

Earned on 6/10/2026

Amazing! 2,000 points! ¡Increíble! 2,000 puntos!

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Classic Lit Challenge

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Dino Play

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Dinosaurs in Native Country

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Explore Arizona with the River of Time Museum!

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Happy birthday, America

Earned on 6/20/2026

You earned this badge for completing the challenge: Wonderful Read Alouds

Earned on 6/20/2026

Amazing! You've earned 250 points! Keep going to earn your free book! ¡Increíble! ¡Has ganado 250 puntos! ¡Sígue adelante para obtener tu libro gratis!

Earned on 6/4/2026

Amazing! You've earned 500 points! Keep going to earn your free book! ¡Increíble! ¡Has ganado 500 puntos! ¡Sígue adelante para obtener tu libro gratis!

Earned on 6/8/2026

Amazing! You've earned 750 points! Keep going to earn your free book! ¡Increíble! ¡Has ganado 750 puntos! ¡Sígue adelante para obtener tu libro gratis!

Earned on 6/8/2026

Happy Reading! ¡Feliz lectura!
Earned on 6/23/2026

I unlocked the Summer Fun avatar bundle!

I chose my favorite look and got my avatar ready for adventure. Show off the new look on social media with #maricopacountyreads

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Review: Breakfast at Tiffany's and Three Stories

Breakfast at Tiffany's and Three Stories by Truman Capote
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I first read this book when I was in high school. I also watched the DVD after I finished reading it. I finished reading this book on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

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☕️ Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

We are going for books set in NYC this year because we are going to New York in October 2026. Ale wanted a book set in the 1900s, so I went to this Best New York Novels book list:

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1240.Best_New_York_Novels

This book was in that list, and I just so happened to have it on my physical bookshelf. I have been wanting to read this book again. Ale said that this was the one. I bought a copy of this book on an online book thrifting website. Ale will read from a library copy. I first read this book when I was in high school. I also watched the DVD after I finished reading the book. I have been meaning to read this book, so I am glad when Ale chose this book for our second book for the Summer of 2026.

Ale and I both agree that the movie was better than the book here.

“...my voice a little shaky with a combination of stage fright and enthusiasm” (17).

This is a quote I underlined when I first read it.

“At any rate she no longer rang my bell. I missed that; and as the days merged I began to feel toward her certain far-fetched resentments, as if I were being neglected by my closest friend. A disquieting loneliness came into my life, but it induced no hunger for friends of longer acquaintance: they seemed now like a salt-free, sugarless diet” (23).

“...then moseyed across the Brooklyn Bridge, and on the bridge, as we watched seaward-moving ships pass between the cliffs of burning skyline, she said: ‘Years from now, years and years, one of those ships will bring me back, me and my nine Brazilian brats. Because yes, they must see this, these lights, the river—I love New York, even though it isn't mine, the way something has to be, a tree or a street or a house, something, anyway, that belongs to me because I belong to it’” (67).

I ♥️ NY!

* I thought that it was funny when the narrator said that the wind spanked their faces.

* Overall, I don’t remember a lot of this from when I first read it in high school. I knew the general premise of this story, but the pages were new to me. This popular story is problematic with some words used. The story was about finding yourself and seeing where you belong and I guess about Holly and the narrator, who we never knew the true name of. I wouldn’t read it again, but I’m glad I read it.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Let the Summer Reading Game Begin!

Summer Reading Roars Ahead!

From Maricopa County Reads

The excavation begins today! Maricopa County Reads 2026 starts now.

This summer, every page you turn helps uncover something amazing. The more you read, the more discoveries you’ll make, and the bigger the rewards. Start logging your reading, completing challenges, and exploring library events today.

This year, our community is working together toward a reading goal of 110 million minutes. Let’s dig deep and uncover stories one minute at a time!

From my Glendale library eNewsletter

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Summer reading fun starts NOW!

Last year, more than 15,000 readers joined us, and we're making this year's challenge even bigger and better. I'm so glad you decided to join us!

How the Challenge Works:

Download your Summer Reading Challenge Workbook and June Reading Tracker here.
We made it black and white so it's easy to print and color in as you finish each book!
Join our Summer Reading Challenge Facebook Group
We're all about making reading a shared adventure. Join thousands of fellow readers for book discussions, recommendations, giveaways, reading check-ins, and plenty of cozy book-loving fun.
This year we're bringing you a Summer Reading List!
We've partnered with incredible authors to create a Summer Reading List filled with recommendations for every kind of reader. You just might discover your next favorite book.
*(This list is not the mandatory kind. It's optional, intended to be fun and to introduce you to new books and new authors)
READ! And have fun doing it!
This year's challenge is simple:
• Read 3 books in June
• Read 3 books in July
• Read 3 books in August
That's 9 books total this summer!
Read whatever genres you love. Romance, mystery, thriller, fantasy, memoir, nonfiction, audiobooks, eBooks... it all counts.
Tell your friends about the challenge!
Know someone who would love a little reading motivation this summer? Invite them to join us. Every friend you invite can earn you bonus entries into our monthly giveaways!
Complete the challenge by reading all 9 books and you'll unlock your completion rewards!
Finish the challenge and you'll receive:
• A surprise printable
• A collection of free ebooks
• A collection of free audiobooks
You'll also be entered to win bonus prizes including book boxes, reader t-shirts, and Barnes & Noble gift cards.