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.
Crafting Together Series
Feb. 1, 15, and 21
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: Pour Paint Canvas Art (Feb. 15)
This month’s adult crafts (ages 10 and up): Dot Art Valentine’s Card (Feb. 1) and Flower Lamp (Feb. 21)
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Recipe Swap
Monday, Feb. 5, from 10 to 11 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!
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Book and a Craft
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 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 History and Writing Workshop: The Envelope, Please
Thursday, Feb. 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Reflect on your family history to create awards for your family members and circle of friends. Fleshing out your reasoning for selecting honorees will likely bring up memories and stories.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Beatles: From Liverpool to Abbey Road
Saturday, Feb. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m.
This lecture will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles, starting from their early days as a cover band in Liverpool; into the excitement of Beatlemania; through their creative, ground-breaking albums; and, finally, to their remarkable final recordings at Abbey Road Studios. Coming full circle, we will explore the highlights of each individual’s post-Beatles work. Funded by the Friends of the Library.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Readers Rendezvous
Monday, Feb. 12, 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.
Ed Robson Film Society
Friday, Feb. 16, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Join us to watch and discuss Last Man Fishing (2019). 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.
Spirit of AZ: Arizona History
Thursday, Feb. 22, from noon to 1 p.m.
Join us as we take a virtual trip through Arizona History represented through different historical structures. We will travel through Arizona’s history leading right up to statehood!
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
What Is Dementia Anyway?
Friday, Feb. 23, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
What changes are normal, and what could be signs of dementia? We offer support to those at all stages of dementia.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
E-Resource Presentation
Monday, Feb. 26, 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, Feb. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Join library staff in discussing our pick, Harlem Shuffle, by Colson Whitehead. If you can’t make Tuesday, join us on Wednesday! Copies of our next book, The Library Book, by Susan Orlean, will be available at the end of the meeting.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Book Club
Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Join library staff in discussing our pick, Harlem Shuffle, by Colson Whitehead. If you can’t make Wednesday, join us on Tuesday! Copies of our next book, The Library Book, by Susan Orlean, will be available at the end of the meeting.
Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.