Robson Branch Library December programs

All Maricopa County Library District libraries will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 and all day Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

All branches will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 and all day Thursday, January 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

Adults

New Winter Reading Program

Monday, December 1, 2014-Saturday, February 28, 2015

Open to ages 18 years and up. http://winter.mcldaz.org/

Wine 102 with Sommelier David Newton

Tuesday, December 2 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Last year David presented Wine 101 to a very enthusiastic crowd. Join us for a continuation as David talks wine history, varietal descriptions, and food pairings. This is sure to be one of our most popular programs this winter! Just in time for holiday wine and food pairing ideas. Put this on your calendar! At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; 602-652-3000 www.mcldaz.org.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Wednesday, December 3 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Lecky Center at Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.

Save with SRP: Water Conservation

Thursday, December 4 from 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Learn about water conservation and SRP history relating to water in the Valley. Part two of a two-part series presented by SRP. At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.

The Evolution of Life Insurance for Retirees

Tuesday, December 9 from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

New tax laws as well as the changing needs of the Baby Boomers have forced life insurance to evolve. This major transformation over the past eight years has made it a very useful tool that must be considered in any retirement plan. At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.

Monthly Meeting of the Hearing Loss Association of America

Thursday, December 11 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Our hearing loss impacts us 24/7. Please join us for the monthly meeting at Lecky Center, Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.

Author Event with Jane Cleland

Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m.–noon

Jane Cleland, author of the “Josie Prescott mysteries,” hosts a mystery writing workshop from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and a book chat from 11:00 a.m.-noon. Feel free to attend one or both of these back-to-back events and meet Jane! At Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes; 602-652-3000; www.mcldaz.org.