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…
Tag: Library
Generals, January 2026
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…
February 2025, Generals
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…
January 2025, Generals
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…
Generals, December 2024
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…
Generals, September 2024
Maricopa County Library, Ed Robson Branch, Offers a Broad Range of Programs
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. September Events: Registration is required, and space…
September 2024, Front Page
Robson Library Celebrates 20 Years
Everyone loves a birthday, whether it’s their own or someone else’s. Birthdays are a celebration and a confirmation that the world goes on. And this year, Sun Lakers will be invited when the Ed Robson Library celebrates its 20th birthday. It’s hard to believe that the vision of Sun Lakes’ own library was a dream…
August 2024, Front Page
Best Sellers This Summer
Jan Bobbett Each month your librarians in Sun Lakes Country Club add several books to our Best Sellers cabinet. In July we added these four books: The Perfect Shot, by Steve Urszenvi; Crosshairs, by James Patterson; The Wager, by David Grann; and Dead Man’s Hand, by Brad Taylor. For August we are adding four more…
August 2024, Generals
Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs
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. August Events: Crafting Together Series Aug. 15…
July 2024, Generals
Ed Robson Library Offers a Broad Range of Programs
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. July Events: Registration is required, and space…