Maricopa County Library, September Events

Maricopa County Library, Ed Robson Branch offers a broad range of programs that are free 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 Rd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 and is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September 2026 Events

Registration is required and space is limited. Register at www.mcldaz.org/edrobson or call 602-652-3000.

Spice Trip Around the World (This is not an in-person program.)

Tuesday, Sept. 1

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, Sept. 2, 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.

Library Closed Monday, Sept. 7 for the Labor Day Holiday

Tech Training Tuesday: Crafting Apps and Websites

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.

Learn about apps and websites to aid with your favorite crafting projects. Adults.

Learn to Weave

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m.

Join our staff as we explore beginning weaving. You will create a woven fiber art project using a cardboard loom. Come learn this versatile craft with us. Adults.

Book Club Is My Alibi

Friday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m.

Join library staff for our mystery book club. We will discuss Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn and hand out our next book, Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston. Adults.

Reader’s Rendezvous

Monday, Sept. 14, 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.

Writing Workshop: Reflections on Altruism

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Join Duane Roen to discuss and write about: Reflections on Altruism. Adults.

Genealogy Workshop

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.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.

Crafting Together: Crochet

Thursday, Sept. 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Join us as we work on our charitable project, Chemo Caps. Adults.

Book Page Pumpkins

Monday, Sept. 21, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Join us as we make decorative pumpkins out of old books! All supplies will be provided. Adults.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Crafting with Tin Cans

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Creating without the consumption and waste. This month we will be crafting tin can owls. Adults.

Craft and Chat

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 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.)

The Ed Robson Film Society: Prisoner of 2nd Ave

Thursday, Sept. 24, 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 stars Jack Lemmon and Anne Bancroft in Prisoner of 2nd Ave. Adults.

Book Break Author Talk

Friday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m.

Join us at the library each month as we watch one of the free online author talks available through our website! Each month we will stream a prerecorded interview featuring a different author. This month we are featuring Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry. Adults.

Digital Resources Presentation

Monday, Sept. 28, 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.

Book Club with Zoe

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.

Join Zoe to discuss our pick this month, The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren. Copies of our next book, The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley will be distributed. Adults.

Book Club With Brenda

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3 p.m.

Join Brenda to discuss our pick this month, The Cliffs by Courtney J. Sullivan. Copies of our next read, The Only One Left by Riley Sager will be distributed. Adults.