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.
September Events:
Registration is required, and space is limited. Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Crafting Together Series
Sept. 12 and Sept. 19
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 adult craft (ages 10 and up): Calligraphy (Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.)
This month’s all-ages craft: Small Birdhouse Decorating (Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.)
Book and a Craft
Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
Come to the library 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.
Recipe Swap
Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
Join us once a month to share and swap recipes! During this time, you are encouraged to share stories about your favorite recipes. Participants will be provided with a Robson recipe book where you can add the new recipes you receive. Please bring a copy of the recipe you want to share so we can create and pass out copies.
Book Club Is My Alibi
Sept. 13 at 3 p.m.
Join library staff for our newest book club as we explore the mystery genre. Our first meeting will be brief, and we will hand out copies of September’s pick, An Unwanted Guest, by Freida McFadden.
Pixel Perler Beads
Sept. 14 at 1 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to make a real-life video game sprite? Using perler beads, you can! Perler beads are a great way to make fun video game-themed art pieces. Even those who do not enjoy video games can make an awesome art piece to show off in your home!
Readers Rendezvous
Sept. 16 at 10 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!
Teachin’ Tech
Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.
Teachin’ Tech is a monthly class that teaches you how to use and operate computers, tablets, or other digital devices! Each session will cover a topic such as how to navigate the web, how to sign up for an email, or how to stay safe online. This program is intended for those who are new to the digital world, but anyone is welcome to attend. Please note: This program is not for individualized tech help.
Writer’s Workshop: Skills Learned from Family and Friends
Sept. 18 at 10 a.m.
Although we have acquired some skills in school and the workplace, we have also learned some from family and friends. For example, our parents, uncles and aunts, grandparents, and siblings may have helped us develop skills in cooking, sewing, gardening, home maintenance, driving, and many more. Family and friends may also have taught us—directly or through example—how to interact with others. In this workshop, we will write about some of these skills and how they have served us throughout our lives.
Genealogy Workshop
Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Join Duane Roen every month to learn about the basics of genealogy research. This is a one-on-one consultation with Duane. Please sign up to reserve your spot. Space is limited to four.
The Ed Robson Film Society
Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m.
The Ed Robson Film Society is a new program series based around watching and discussing relevant and important films from around the world. This month’s film will be The Oratorio (2020)! Following the screening, we will have a book club-style discussion based around the film.
Presentation – The Shadow Catcher
Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.
Join Heard Museum Guild Board President-elect Jane Przeslica as she tells the Story of American photographer Edward S. Curtis. Edward S. Curtis was named the Shadow Catcher by the American Indians he photographed. He spent over 30 years documenting the indigenous people of the American West.
Book Club
Choose a date that works for you. Both sessions will discuss the same title.
Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. or
Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Join the library staff in discussing our monthly pick. You can join us on Tuesday or Wednesday, and we will be discussing The Housemaid, by Freida McFadden. Copies of our next book will be available at the end of the meeting.
Puzzle Tournament!
Sept. 26 at 2 p.m.
It’s time for a puzzle tournament! Create a team with your friends (up to four people per team) to become the ultimate puzzle champions! If you don’t have a team beforehand, we will assign groups before the contest begins. Each team will attempt to complete the same puzzle. The winning team will become the Ed Robson Library Puzzle Champion and win some fun library swag!
Andres Martinez Duo
Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Andres Martinez Duo who masterfully mix up salsa, cumbia, cha cha cha, and Latin jazz into a musical blend. Come experience these musicians combining their own nationalities and heritages to make one unique sound!
Digital Resources Presentation
Sept. 30 at 10 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!