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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY SCAVENGER HUNT

Look for Leprechauns in our book collection.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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ALL AGES

LET’S LEARN FRENCH

This class is for anyone who has always wanted to learn to speak French.

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.

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.

PERRY FILM SERIES

Join us for a monthly viewing of some great indie, foreign and documentary films. Free popcorn.

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