Arizona Snapshot Day

Learning Fun Discovery Arizona libraries make a big difference every day. There are over 200 public, school, academic and special libraries in Arizona. On January 24 these libraries were visited by over 99,000 people. 144 libraries participated in Arizona Snapshot Day They shared their photos, comments and numbers. On just one day 3,100 Arizona children attended a library program 22,500 children’s books, videos and more circulated 400 teens attended a library program On just one day Black Canyon City Community Library patron On just one day Library computers were used 20,045 times "This is great that I can take computer classes and be able to look for jobs. I don't have a computer at home and everything you had to do for a job is on computers. I really need this help." Woods Memorial Library patron 1,970 people learned computer skills 46 job seekers were helped On just one day 4,700 reference questions were answered 5,370 people were issued library cards We asked our patrons what they thought of their library. "The library is essential to the community in so many ways" Myrtle Kraft Library (Portal, AZ) "I love the library! It is one of my favorite places in the world. I meet with friends and read books." Ayea Strange, Hereford, AZ "During our sixteen plus years in the area they have been an invaluable resource. My family has reaped the benefit of the many program available to us." Luke Air Force Base Library patron "It's wonderful to have a mobile library program come to town. My son looks forward to going to the Fun Van each week. He loves the books, songs, crafts, and goodies. Thank you for helping my son develop a love for literacy! Apache Junction library patron On just one day Over 700 students learned research skills Libraries are about Connections Enjoyment Reading Arizona State University patron Arizona libraries support Early literacy K-12 schools Higher education The library serves as the center of my scholastic activities. Without it and the services it offers there is no way I would be succeeding in my schooling. Snapshot Day, January 24, 2012 One day in the life of Arizona's libraries Libraries serve our communities And our communities support us For your support of Arizona libraries On just one day Libraries are about That's nearly the population of Flagstaff and Apache Junction combined. On January 24, 2012 we found out just how big. Thank you Patron of Somerton Library “Me parece una gran oportunidad pertenecer y ser miembro de la biblioteca, porque tengo acceso a muchas formas educativas. Se los agradezco. Gracias!” "I think it is a great opportunity to belong and be a member of the library, because I have access to many forms of education. Thank you. Thank you! " "This is a place for learning" AZ Snapshot Day Committee Dorothy Hemmo Azul Gómez Monica Farmer