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.
February Events:
Registration is required, and space is limited. Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Nonfiction Book Club Interest Meeting
Feb. 1 at 3 p.m.
Come to our Nonfiction Book Club interest meeting! We will discuss the books we would like to read and etiquette for our meetings moving forward. Following the meeting, we will have copies of the first title we will discuss starting in March, Killers of the Flower Moon, by David Grann.
Join our fantastic Nonfiction Book Club to read fascinating biographies, gripping historical accounts, or affirming self-help titles. Each month we will read a different nonfiction book and discuss it as a group.
Recipe Swap
Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.
Join us once a month to share and swap recipes! Bring your favorite recipes, and we will create and pass out copies of it. Participants will be provided with a Robson recipe book where you can add the new recipes you receive.
Sourdough 101
Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. or Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.
Sourdough 101 is a crash course for those wishing to dive into making a sourdough starter, with tips on how to care for it and a simple recipe to start. All supplies will be provided. Come learn about sourdough and leave with your own starter to begin your sourdough journey!
Puzzle Tournament!
Feb. 6 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!
Craft & Chat
Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.
Join us for Craft & Chat, a fun and relaxed program where creativity meets conversation! This is a space for all crafters—whether you’re knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, painting, or working on any other crafty project. Please bring your own materials, and let’s craft together while sharing ideas, tips, and stories. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow community members, make new friends, and get inspired by each other’s projects. No registration is required, so drop in anytime! Let’s create, connect, and chat!
Sand Art: UFO
Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.
Create a small space-themed sand art canvas with us! Ages 5+
Readers Rendezvous
Feb. 10 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!
Embroidery 101
Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.
Discover the art of embroidery in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners and enthusiasts eager to learn the basics of this timeless craft. Whether you want to create personalized gifts, decorate your home, or explore a relaxing and creative hobby, this program is for you!
Crafting Together: Canvas Painting
Feb. 13 at 10 a.m.
Join us for a unique craft! Each Crafting Together session provides an opportunity to create something new. Learn a new activity while you engage with the community, relax, and have fun. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend as we enjoy crafting together!
Book Club Is My Alibi
Feb. 14 at 3 p.m.
Join us at our Mystery Book Club! Every month we will be discussing a new contemporary mystery. Copies of our next book will be distributed at the end of the meeting.
Open Tech Help
Feb. 18 at 2 p.m.
Need help learning your new device? Can’t figure out how to send an email? Our Open Tech Help program is here to help! Bring your device/problem with you and one of our staff members will provide one-on-one help. Each registration is for 20 minutes of time and will be completed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Workshop Writing: Family Myths, Mysteries, Legends, Lore, and Secrets
Feb. 19 at 10 a.m.
It is not an exaggeration to say that every family has some myths, lore, legends, mysteries, and secrets. In this workshop, we share some of them with one another, and we will talk about how to unearth some of the stories behind them.
Genealogy Workshop
Feb. 19 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.
Crafting Together: Relaxing Zentangles
Feb. 20 at 10 a.m.
Join us for a unique craft! Each Crafting Together 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 to attend as we enjoy crafting together!
Saturday Concert with CAFE Flutes
Feb. 22 at 1 p.m.
Enjoy CAFE Flutes (Central Arizona Flute Ensemble), which enriches, enlightens, and inspires Arizona residents by presenting interactive concerts highlighting the flute family’s diverse instruments.
Digital Resources Presentation
Feb. 24 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!
Book Club: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Choose a date that works for you. Both sessions will discuss the same title.
Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. or Feb. 26 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 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin. Copies of our next book will be available at the end of the meeting.
The Ed Robson Film Society: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Feb. 28 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 Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009). “Dig the life fantastic! The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.”