The library offers a broad range of programs that are free for people of all ages. For a complete list of offerings visit ww.mcldaz.org/edrobson.
Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Rd. Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 and is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 2026 Events
Registration is required and space is limited. Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.
Recipe Swap
Monday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.
Bring your favorite recipes to share! Please bring a copy of the recipe you want to share so that we can create and pass out copies. Adults.
Spice Trip Around the World (This is not an in-person program.)
Tuesday, Aug. 4
Take a trip around the world with a different spice each month! Registrants will receive an email to come to the library to pick up your spice packet with a recipe. You must register each month.
UFO Discussion Group
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.
The truth is out there! Join our UFO Discussion Group as we review the latest information on extraterrestrial life. We will discuss current sightings, past events, and research, as well as books, films, websites ,and gatherings for those interested. Adults.
Reader’s Rendezvous
Monday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.
Join fellow readers monthly to discuss what you love to read, share some recommendations, and leave with new titles to read! This will be a book club style discussion, but it will not require a title to have been read. Adults.
Tech Training Tuesday: Resumes and Job Hunting
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.
Learn how to use templates to create resumes, and use job-hunting websites. Adults.
Create An Air-Dry Clay Shrine
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.
Join us to use air-dry clay and create a small tabletop or wall, New Mexican style shrine to hold a candle, incense, or a favorite object. This is a 2-part class. Register one time, and you will be registered for both sessions. Today is part 1 when we use air dry clay to create our shrine. We will leave it to dry completely for 1 week and return Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. to paint it. Adults.
Crafting Together: Crochet
Thursday, Aug. 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Join us as we complete our Amigurumi stuffed toy, and begin our new charitable project, Chemo Caps. Adults.
Book Club Is My Alibi: Don’t Let Him In
Friday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m.
Join Library Staff for our Mystery Book Club. We will discuss Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, and hand out our next book, Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn. Adults.
Craft and Chat
Monday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.
Crafters unite! Bring whatever craft project you are currently working on and let’s craft together. Work on your craft project while we chat, share ideas and make new friends. (This is a drop-in program, no need to register.)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Magazine Beads
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Creating without the consumption and waste. This month we will be making beads from old magazine pages. Adults.
Writing Workshop: Reflections on Inspiration
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Join Duane Roen to discuss and write about: Reflections on Inspiration. Adults.
Genealogy Workshop
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 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. Adults.
Create An Air-Dry Clay Shrine (Part 2)
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Join us for part 2 of our class making air dry clay shrines. Today you will paint and glaze the shrine you created last week. Adults.
The Ed Robson Film Society: Rope
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2 to 4 p.m.
Join the Ed Robson Film Society, where we will watch and discuss creative and enjoyable films from a variety of genres. This month’s film is by everyone’s favorite director, Alfred Hitchcock: Rope. Adults.
Book Club With Zoe: Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.
Join Zoe to discuss our pick this month, Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul. Copies of our next read, The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren will be distributed. Adults.
Book Club With Brenda: All The Colors of the Dark
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 3 p.m.
Join Brenda to discuss our pick this month, All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker. Copies of our next read, The Cliffs by Courtney J. Sullivan will be distributed. Adults.
Book Break Author Talk: Fredrik Backman
Friday, Aug. 28, 2 p.m.
Register now for our free online author talks that we will stream for you at the library! Each month attendees will have the opportunity to hear featured authors speak. This month we are featuring Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove. Adults.
Digital Resources Presentation
Monday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m.
Library Staff will review the library’s digital resources, including Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Freegal. Please bring your smartphone and/or tablet! Adults.