First, a big thank you to the snowbirds who have remembered to return their library items before their trip back north. Your library may have items that surprise you! One of our SunBird people discovered that while searching the Large Print section, she discovered that a favorite author was in large print—Patterson! Then she found…
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Community News, December 2018
December at the Ed Robson Branch Library
Please join us for the following programs in December! Tuesday, December 4, at 1:00 p.m.: The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction* In 1904, a group of nuns brought 40 young children from New York to Arizona for adoption by pre-arranged “Spanish” parents. Because of a dispute with the arrangement, this little-known incident went all the…
Association News, June 2018
Happenings at the Ed Robson Branch Library
Fridays, June 1, 8, 15 and 22, at 10:00 a.m.: Turning Memoirs into Memories, Part 2 In this advanced version of Turning Memories into Memoirs, focus will include polishing and organizing writing, learning what appeals to publishers and structuring a final manuscript. Registration is for all four sessions. Must register with library staff. Limit…
Community News, March 2018
March at the Ed Robson Branch Library
Patty Dennehy Plan to join us for the following events in March! Mondays, March 5, 12 and 19, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.: Turning Your Memories in Memoirs Are you thinking of writing your memoirs? Get started with this three-part workshop that uses guided writing exercises, active listening and constructive critique to turn your memories into…
Community News, February 2018
February events at Ed Robson Library
Saturday, February 3, at 1:00 p.m.: Care for the Caregiver* Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Hospice of the Valley shares how to optimize your loved one’s wellbeing and take care of yourself in the process. Wednesday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m.: Bands of Sisters – U.S. Women’s Military Bands…
Community News, October 2017
Domestic Violence Awareness 101 at Ed Robson Branch Library
Patty Dennehy, Ed Robson Library Domestic and sexual violence do not respect age. To educate and inform during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lizzie Kazan from the Area Agency on Aging will cover what the abuse is, who it can affect and what you can do to protect yourself. Also, learn how you can help someone…
Community News, June 2017
Recording kiosk opens at Ed Robson Branch Library
Sherry Jackson, Corporate Communications, RCI A new kiosk from the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office has opened at the Ed Robson Branch Library in Sun Lakes. The digital recording kiosk brings the Recorder’s office to Sun Lakes and allows for the convenient recording of documents without having to go into the downtown or Mesa offices. “We…