Ed Robson Library offers free programs for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.mcldaz.org/edrobson.
Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
January Events:
Registration is required and space is limited.
Crafting Together Series
Jan. 11, 17, and 25
All sessions begin at 10 a.m.
Join us for a unique craft! Each session provides an opportunity to create something new. Learn a new activity while you engage with the community, relax, and have fun. All skill levels are welcome, and all materials are provided as we enjoy crafting together!
This month’s all-ages crafts: Odds and Ends (Jan. 17)
This month’s adult crafts (ages 10 and up): Nail String Art (Jan. 11) and Book Page Wreath (Jan. 25)
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Book and a Craft
Wednesday, Jan. 3, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Come to the library on the first Wednesday of the month to learn new rhymes, read fun books, and learn new literacy skills that you can practice at home! After the story, we will have a group craft or activity to do! Storytime is intended for families of all ages.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Family Fun Craft: Bird Feeder
Thursday, Jan. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Join us at the library for a fun, family craft! Learn about birds and their migration while we create small feeders with pine cones. Drop in anytime between 10 and 11 a.m. to make your feeders. Please be aware of a nut allergen warning. Peanut butter will be used for this program.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Readers Rendezvous
Monday, Jan. 8, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Join fellow readers once a month to talk about what you’re reading! This will be a book club-style discussion but with no required title to read. Discuss what you love to read, share some recommendations, and leave with new titles to read!
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Family History and Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History
Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Have you thought about tracing your family’s history but don’t know where to begin? Duane Roen will share some readily available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots. This workshop is designed for those who have little or no experience in researching family history.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Ron Parker-Local Author Presentation
Friday, Jan. 12, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Ron Parker is the author of Chasing Centuries, a one-of-a-kind travel-history book that takes the reader along on an exciting and little-known adventure at the crossroads of archaeology and botany. Travel with Ron as he explores the depth and duration of human/agave coevolution across the Southwest desert.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Getting to Know AZ Veterans’ Services
Thursday, Jan. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Are you or a family member a veteran who is unsure of what services are available for you? Come to the library to see a presentation from the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to learn about the many resources available to Arizona veterans!
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Ed Robson Film Society
Friday, Jan. 19, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Join us to watch and discuss Harper Lee: From Mockingbird to Watchman (2015). Following the screening we will have a book club-style discussion based around the film.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Meadowlark Performance Duo
Saturday, Jan. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Enjoy a concert with an acoustic guitar, sensuous flute, and pennywhistles that capture the breathtaking beauty and rejuvenating qualities of natural places.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Living with Chronic Illness
Friday, Jan. 26, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
We have many resources and programs to help patients battling chronic illnesses and support for their families.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
E-Resource Presentation
Monday, Jan. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Library staff will review the library’s electronic resources. We will cover Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Freegal. Feel free to bring your device so we can help you get set up with our electronic resources.
This is intended to help with library-related resources, and this is not for overall technology help.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Book Club
Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Join library staff in discussing our pick, The School for Good Mothers, by Jessamine Chan. If you can’t make Tuesday, join us on Wednesday! Copies of our next book, Harlem Shuffle, by Colson Whitehead, will be available at the end of the meeting.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Book Club
Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Join library staff in discussing our pick, The School for Good Mothers, by Jessamine Chan. If you can’t make Wednesday, join us on Tuesday! Copies of our next book, Harlem Shuffle, by Colson Whitehead, will be available at the end of the meeting.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.