Friends of the Library has an exciting lineup of six (yes, six!) authors for our Nov. 8 Author Panel program. How does a novelist choose and develop their stories? How do they develop their protagonists? How much research (historical, geographical, societal) is needed? Join us to get the answers, and more, with a Meet and Greet…
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Generals, December 2022
Friends of the Library: We Need Books!
Susan Bliss Your favorite small bookstore, which is run by the Friends of the Robson Library, is in need of book donations. All of our collection of books or media is made up of donations by people like you who are readers and want to support our local public library. The bookstore is maintained by…
Generals, February 2020
Yes, the Friends Bookstore Is Open—Bring in your Donations!
Mary Yasuda Yes, the Friends Bookstore is open! The Friends Bookstore needs donations! Please visit us at our new location. Bring in your donations and purchase used books at greatly-reduced prices! The Friends of the Library operates the Friends Bookstore in the Robson Branch Library on Riggs Road. The Friends Bookstore was closed during the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Friends of the Library News
Andrea Hummel Friends of the Robson Library will be holding their January meeting on Jan. 8, 2020, at 9 a.m. in Room 4 of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, the church right next door to the library. The topics for discussion will be possible amendments and possibly upcoming future programs. Members should be sure…
Generals, November 2019
Friends Bookstore expands
Mary Yasuda Come to the Robson Library and visit the Friends Bookstore. Thanks to the Maricopa Library District, we now have two more shelving units, and we have filled them with books. We are now accepting donations and will be selling DVDs. We have low prices. Books (both paperback and hardback) are priced at $.25.…
Generals, August 2019
Friends of the Library
Visit the Friends Bookstore for bargains Friends of the Library are excited to announce that the Friends Bookstore will be open for business on Monday, August 5. The bookstore is located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library — look for the blue Friends Bookstore sign. The bookstore is open the same hours as…
Generals, November 2016
Discover what the FOL Bookstore has to offer
Andrea Hummel Anyone who loves to read can spend a serious amount of money on their hobby. New hardback books can easily run more than $30 each. Even paperbacks can run close to $20 apiece and ebooks, while cheaper, can still put a dent in a reader’s pocketbook. A good bet has always been the…
Generals, May 2016
FOL sponsor’s children’s book author’s visit
Imagine you are a child. Imagine you live in a lower-income community. You don’t have a lot of opportunities to see different cultures, try new foods or see new places. You are content, though, because your friends and families live nearly the same lives. Sometimes you wonder about the rest of the world, but you’re…
Generals, June 2015
Friends of the Library meeting
Wednesday, June 3 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. All are welcome! Ed Robson Branch, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes 85248; phone 602-652-3000; e-mail www.mcldaz.org. Contact: Nelson G. Mitchell III, Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator Phone: 602-652-3045 Fax: 602-652-3071 Email: [email protected]
Generals, April 2015
Friends of the Library presents “Saving the American West: The Story of George Bird Grinnell
Andrea Hummel On Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00 a.m., the Robson Friends of the Library, in cooperation with the Arizona Humanities Council, will host Hugh Grinnell in the Lecky Room. His program is called “Saving the American West: The Story of George Bird Grinnell.” George Bird Grinnell was variously known as the Father of Glacier…