Tag: Library

Consider a Great Series for Summer Reading

Phyllis L. Carr This month, we are highlighting the collection of series housed at the Sun Lakes Library. A series consists of at least two books, but usually has five to seven—and can have even more. Characters develop over a period of time, with some series introducing characters in their youth and following them throughout…

Just What Is Historical Fiction?

Phyllis L. Carr This month the Sun Lakes Library is highlighting their Historical Fiction Collection. This genre is one of the most popular at the library, and nearly everyone has a favorite. But, before we get to our favorites, here is a little information about this particular literary category. According to the AI Summary in…

Meet the Sun Lakes Library Board Members

Phyllis L. Carr May seems the perfect month to introduce the amazing board members of the Sun Lakes Library, sharing their visions and determination, and investing many hours of volunteering to make the Sun Lakes Library outstanding. If you haven’t visited yet, make a note to stop by soon. Pat Weitzel, library board chairwoman: Pat,…

Maricopa County Library, May 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…

Focus: History of Sun Lakes Library

Phyllis L. Carr Sun Lakes started with a clubhouse and 500 mobile home lots in 1972. Over the past 54 years, much has changed, as you know being members of this vibrant and welcoming community. At the heart of every community, even a golf-focused one, is the desire for places where books are available, and…

The Library Corner

Michael Hern When you visit the well-run library in Sun Lakes Country Club, you might want to take a moment to stand in front of the librarian’s desk and look at the top of the bookcase directly behind the desk. There is a display of what appears to be the stereotypical librarian surrounded by books…

Books, Books, Books—A Book Review

K.E., Librarian How do you keep track of the books you’ve read? Some of our library guests say they keep track in a notebook—quite an undertaking over the years. Maybe you, too, have a list in a notebook of all the books you’ve read, by date and author. Others put their initials inside the books…

Library Volunteers

Jan Bobbett Thanks to our library volunteers. Every day we can count on them to process new books, to check out books from the Best Sellers cabinet, to reserve a book so it can be checked out when returned, and to keep the shelves as neat as they can, etc. Now that we are entering…

Happy Holidays from the Friends Bookshop

It’s that time of the year when everyone is looking forward to getting together with family and friends. Don’t forget about shopping at the Friends Bookshop, which is located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library. Look for the blue banner. Come and check us out! Look for your favorite author or find a…