Adults
New Winter Reading Program
Now through Saturday, February 28 2015; open to ages 18 years and up;. http://winter.mcldaz.org.
Explore Downtown Chandler
Tuesday, January 6 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Downtown Chandler, so close to Sun Lakes, is filled with shopping, restaurants and a great Farmer’s Market! Come learn about what downtown Chandler has to offer and sample some tasty food from some of the market vendors. A must-attend event! At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; phone 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wednesday, January 7 from 900-10:00 a.m.
Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting in the Lecky Center at Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; phone 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.
Download an e-Book: One on One Help
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Drop in on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. for assistance downloading an e-Book to your digital device. Please come prepared with your library card, passwords for any accounts such as Amazon (for Kindle devices) and your device. This help is for downloading an e-Book only. We cannot assist with learning to use your device or help with setting up a brand new device. Familiarity with your device is recommended before coming in for this assistance and your device must be Wi-Fi enabled. Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; phone 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.
Monthly Meeting of the Hearing Loss Association of America
Thursday, January 8 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Our hearing loss impacts us 24/7. This month’s meeting will feature the Sun Lakes Fire Department and the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse. We are pleased to welcome them and learn what these courageous people who serve the community do for us. Bring your questions about strategies we as people with hearing loss can use to be safe in our homes. If you have concerns about hearing smoke alarms or making a 911 call or responding to a security alarm alert, etc., these are the professionals who may be able to make suggestions. Do join us and meet our local heroes. Please join us for the monthly meeting in the Lecky Center at Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; phone 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.
Preparing for Required Minimum Distributions
Tuesday, January 13 from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
As you approach 70 years-old, your tax time bomb called your IRA begins to tick a bit louder. When you are required to withdraw money from your savings, your investing behavior must change and tax must be properly managed. We will discuss all these considerations. At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; phone 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.
Meet the Chandler Symphony
Thursday, January 15 from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Musicians from the Chandler Symphony present a series of small group concerts to educate and entertain. The performers will tell about the symphony and some background on the specific instruments you will be hearing. One of our most popular series last year, you won’t want to miss it! At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; phone 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.
Mystery Loves Company – Meet the Authors
Thursday, January 22 from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Mystery lovers unite! Come meet mystery authors Rhys Bowen, Donis Casey, and Jenn McKinlay in a panel chat and author signing! Books will be available for sale. Don’t miss this very special event! At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; phone 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.
The Fashions of Downton Abbey
Tuesday, January 27 from 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Please join us for this very special program as the Phoenix Art Museum presents this must-attend event for Downton Abbey fans. At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; phone 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.
Flamenco Guitarist Chris Burton Jacome
Thursday, January 29 from 11:00 a.m.–noon
Phoenix-based Flamenco guitarist Chris Burton Jacome will entertain you and get your toes tapping! A regular performer at the Desert Botanical Gardens Luminarias, Chris is widely known for his phenomenal guitar style. Don’t miss this very special performance! At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; phone 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.