Friends group book sale
Huge book sale March 6th, 9 am to 3 pm at the Sun City Library! The Friends of the Sun City Library will have hundreds of books available for sale in front of the library. Join the fun at the Sun City Recreation Fun day and help support the library at the same time. Refreshments will be served in the library.
March 6 (Saturday) 9 am-3 pm
SUN CITY BRANCH LIBRARY
16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City
GUESTS
WHAT WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MONEY
Dr. Harold Wong, Arizona Republic columnist, presents a seminar on what women should know about money. Topics will include how to take control of your finances, how to maintain your retirement income, and practical steps that will allow you to maximize your finances. Lecky Community Room.
March 1 (Monday) 2 p.m.
ED ROBSON BRANCH LIBRARY
9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes
MUSLIMS AND ARABS OR ARABS AND MUSLIMS
Historian Mr. Thanasis Kinias will introduce attendees to the Sunnis, Shiites, Taliban, Sharia, the Arabs, Iranians, Kurds, their history and geography, and what matters and what doesn’t. This program is sponsored by the New Friends of the Library and the speaker is provided through the Arizona Humanities Council.
March 3 (Wednesday) 10 a.m.
ED ROBSON BRANCH LIBRARY
9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes
2010 CENSUS INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM
Communications manager, Kelly Taft, a representative from the Census Bureau will be available for questions and answers regarding the 2010 Census. The program will be presented in English and in Spanish. For more information call Gail at 602-652-3000. No registration needed.
March 17 (Wednesday) 1-2 p.m.
EL MIRAGE BRANCH LIBRARY
14011 N. 1st Ave., El Mirage
STARRY NIGHTS, MOON: EARTH’S SIBLING WORLD
Dr. Smith will discuss and illustrate various aspects of our closest celestial neighbor—the moon. The presentation will focus on features that you can see easily with your naked eye, binoculars or small telescope. He will take you to favorite "lunar tourists’ spots" while discussing the origin of the moon; the lunar cycle and changing faces of the moon; and aspects of lunar geology including craters and impact basins. Cosponsored by the City of Surprise Community & Recreation Services.
March 23 (Tuesday) 7-8:30 p.m.
NORTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
16089 N. Bullard, Surprise
ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR HEARING LOSS
Michele Michaels from the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing will speak on and demonstrate various assistive devices for people who are hard of hearing. The program includes information on hearing aids, alarm clocks, personal listening devices, amplifiers for cell and other phones, etc. Program Room.
March 26 (Friday) 1:30-3 p.m.
SUN CITY BRANCH LIBRARY
16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City
DAD PROJECT (DADS AND DEVELOPMENT)
The DAD Project (Dads And Development) is a place for dads and their infants. It is designed to help fathers create a meaningful relationship with their young child by meeting other fathers, focusing on PLAY, participating in games and winning prizes. Outcomes may include increased parenting skills, improved bonding with baby, increased knowledge of child development, decreased anxiety/stress and decreased potential for abuse/violence. This program is from Phoenix Children’s Hospital in partnership with Scottsdale Healthcare and is brought to you by First Things First. Registration needed. Conference Room.
March 27 (Saturday) 9:30–11:30 a.m
FOUNTAIN HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
AUTHOR VISITS
LOCAL AUTHOR—DAN SCHULTZ
Local author Dan Schultz will discuss his book, Dalton Shores. Copies of the book available for sale and can be autographed by the author. Program Room.
March 15 (Monday) 10 a.m.-12 noon
SUN CITY BRANCH LIBRARY
16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City
PERFORMERS
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY: CLASSICAL GUITARIST PETER FLETCHER
Listen to award-winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher perform selections that will be featured in his upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall at the end of this month. He will also be incorporating Irish music into this concert. Do not miss this rare opportunity! Reading Lounge.
March 6 (Saturday) 2-3 p.m.
FOUNTAIN HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
GREAT ARIZONA PUPPET THEATER PRESENTS THE LITTLE RED HEN
Ages preschool and older. Join us as the Great Arizona Puppet Theater presents The Little Red Hen. This story about a little red hen that needs help is told with lots of sing-along American folksongs. In our version, a little chick helps when the other animals won’t. No registration is needed. Limited seating available, first come/first served. Performance held in the Boulder Creek High School mini-auditorium.
March 16 (Tuesday) 10 & 11 a.m.
NORTH VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY
40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem
CHILDREN
OFFICIAL POKÉMON LEAGUE
Ages 8 and up. Calling all Pokémon Duelists! The classic card game has an officially sanctioned league in Surprise. Bring your own cards and battle it out with other players to see how far you can get. Opponents will be paired randomly. Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 finishers. Community Room.
March 8 & 22 (Mondays) 3 p.m.
HOLLYHOCK BRANCH LIBRARY
15844 N. Hollyhock, Surprise
READ TO THE DOGS
Children of all reading levels are invited to capture the ear of a specially trained therapy dog. Therapy dogs patiently listen to stories and tales as kids read to them.
March 12 & 26 (Fridays) 2-3 p.m.
AGUILA BRANCH LIBRARY
51300 W. U. S. 60, Aguila
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SCAVENGER HUNT
Look for Leprechauns in our book collection.
March 17 (Wednesday) 1 p.m.
GUADALUPE BRANCH LIBRARY
9241 S. Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe
JUST 4 KIDZ:
MYTH, MAGIC & HEROES OF THE EMERALD ISLE
Ages 7-11. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish tales of myth, magic, and heroes and make an Irish craft. Mary Lou Fulton Story Time Room.
March 17 (Wednesday) 4:30-5:30 p.m.
QUEEN CREEK BRANCH LIBRARY
21802 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Children up to 7 years old. Spring is in the air! Join in the fun with breakfast, an egg hunt, fire trucks, inflatable bouncers and much more. Be sure to stop by the library table for an eggscellent craft and surprise. This event is being held in collaboration with Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation. In the event of inclement weather or poor field conditions, this event will be rescheduled for April 3 (Saturday) at 8 a.m. at Golden Eagle Park.
March 27 (Saturday) 8 a.m.
FOUNTAIN HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
TEENS (AGES 12-18)
TEEN TECH WEEK: BEAT BOX WORKSHOP
The art of beat making has made its way into all forms of popular music. Learn about the art of beat making with Shining Soul Music as they demonstrate the electronic creating of songs using the latest technologies (samplers, turntable, and mixer).
March 11 (Thursday) 4 p.m.
NORTH VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY
40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem
March 13 (Saturday) 2 p.m.
FOUNTAIN HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Reading Lounge
March 25 (Thursday) 5-6 p.m.
QUEEN CREEK BRANCH LIBRARY
21802 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek
Zane Grey Community Room
March 27 (Saturday) 2-4 p.m.
NORTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
16089 N. Bullard, Surprise
City of Surprise Room. Cosponsored by the City of Surprise Community & Recreation Services.
QUARTERLY VOLUNTEERS 2010
Bring your completed Teen Volunteer Application to the Volunteer Round-up where you will meet library staff, receive information about volunteering in the library, and participate in a screening interview. Registration needed.
March 11 (Thursday) 4-5 p.m.
PERRY BRANCH LIBRARY
1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert
COMIC DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH BRYAN KILGORE
Perfect your drawing and cartooning skills with professional artist Bryan Kilgore. You will have a chance to win cool prizes. Community Room
March 30 (Tuesday) 3 p.m.
HOLLYHOCK BRANCH LIBRARY
15844 N. Hollyhock, Surprise
ALL AGES
LET’S LEARN FRENCH
This class is for anyone who has always wanted to learn to speak French.
March 5, 12, 19, 26 (Fridays) 3 p.m.
GUADALUPE BRANCH LIBRARY
9241 S. Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe
HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY!
Celebrate the library’s first birthday. Enjoy face painting with Miss Jan and yummy treats. Make a special birthday card to share with your library friends.
March 6 (Saturday) 10 a.m.-12 noon
GOODYEAR BRANCH LIBRARY
250 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear
FILM SERIES
INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES—THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY
Join us for a film, snacks and a short discussion of the movie, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a translation of the French memoir Le scaphandre et le papillon by journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby. It describes what his life is like after suffering a massive stroke that left him with a condition called locked-in syndrome. It also details what his life was like before the stroke. Appropriate for ages 18 and older.
March 11 (Thursday) 6:30-8:30 p.m.
NORTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
16089 N. Bullard, Surprise
March 15 (Monday) 6 p.m.(registration needed)
NORTH VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY
40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem
PERRY FILM SERIES
Join us for a monthly viewing of some great indie, foreign and documentary films. Free popcorn.
March 30 (Tuesday) 1 p.m.
PERRY BRANCH LIBRARY
1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert