August at MCLD: Claim Prizes, Prep for School, Stream & Learn!

NEWS & EVENTS

August 2025

Summer Reading

Thank you for reading with us this summer! If you hit the 1,000 point goal, be sure to pick up your prizes and select your book award by August 15th. Or, you can choose to donate your book to organizations supporting youth in your community. Check your in-game mailbox for more information.

Summer Reading

Resources for Students

Spanning all grade levels and subjects ranging from history to science to literature, the library has lots of great resources available to set students up for success!

• Free practice tests for the SAT, ACT, and AP Exams

• Free online tutoring from Brainfuse - connects learners of all ages to qualified online Tutors, homework help, writing lab assistance, test prep, study tools and more!

Student Resources

For Educators

Planning lessons for the upcoming school year? Check out the resources on our For Educators page, including:

• Scholastic Teachables - a wide variety of classroom materials like lesson plans, skills sheets, mini-books, and more for Pre-K through Grade 8
• Accelerated Reader - an educational leveling tool for managing student's independent reading (in English and Spanish!)
• STEM at Maricopa County, and more!

For Educators

Kanopy Kids

Enjoy unlimited plays with Kanopy's curated collection of streaming video for kids!

• Watch popular TV shows like Teletubbies, Franklin, and Bob The Builder

• Enjoy storytimes with new and classic books like Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!

• Discover educational collections including Science and Math, Dinosaurs, and Space

• Add some exercise into your kids' routines with classes like Rapunzel and Three Billy Goats Gruff Kids Yoga!

• And a lot more!

Kanopy Kids

Chilton Automotive

Dead car batteries are a common issue in the Arizona summer heat! Learn to change your battery and get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs with Chilton Automotive and your library card.

DIY Car Repairs

Staff Picks

Looking for something to read next? Check out the latest book feature on our homepage to browse books that our staff have loved! Or, keep up with the trends by discovering what is New & Coming Soon to your library.

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20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd Waddell, AZ 85355
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