FEBRUARY 2010 ADULT & LIBRARY PROGRAMS

 

Tuesday, February 2

10 am – 12 noon: WRITING WORKSHOP WITH AWARD WINNING AUTHOR, C.C. HARRISON: ARE YOU A PLOTTER OR A PANTSER? $10 /session. Please call 480-488-2286 to reserve a space for this popular series of classes in the Conference Room. Check calendar on 3/2/10 for other class.

 

12 noon – 4:30 pm: AARP TAX PREPARATION. Appointment recommended. Please make a reservation by calling 480-488-2286. Conference Room.

 

6 pm – 8 pm: FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL: “Z” French award-winner, 1969. Bring your dinner to this Bistro setting! Refreshments will be served. Please call to reserve your seat!

 

Wednesday, February 3

12 noon – 4:30 pm: AARP TAX PREPARATION. Appointment recommended. Please make a reservation by calling 480-488-2286. Conference Room.

 

3 pm – 4:30 pm: WRITTEN ON THE KNEE: DIARY BY DR. THEODORE ELECTRIS - Book discussion and book signing with Author Helen Electrie Lindsay A passionate diary of love and suffering from a forgotten chapter of World War II. Translated by his daughter, Electris’ entries and letters come together in this moving book. Fully illustrated and accompanied by supporting reference material, the collection serves as both an authentic historical document of Greek involvement in WWII and a story of love, separation and family ties threatened and strengthened by war. Please join us for this program in our Special Collections Room. Coffee and refreshments provided.

 

 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: “CIAO ITALIA NIGHT” WITH ARTIST & LECTURER, ROBERTA KRITZIA! Please join her for a lively slide lecture as she takes you to the exquisite areas of Tuscany, Florence and Venice. Artists and horse-lovers will particularly enjoy the presentation. Admission is $10 and half of it will go to the Library. Roberta will provide the refreshments of gourmet coffee and biscotti. Reservations required due to the limited seating of this delightful “arm chair” tour in the comfort of our Library Conference Room!

 

Thursday, February 4

1:00 – 3:00 pm: GENEALOGY CLASSES PRESENTED BY JUDY MULLEN: MAKING SENSE OF THE CENSUS – one of the most valuable resources for information on past generations, census records will help you put families together and provide clues to locating other important family records. Learn the tricks and tips of locating them online. $10 or $50 for all 6 classes. Registration required: 480-488-2286.

 

5:45 – 7:00 pm: HEALING MEDITATIONS Please contact Kadam Michelle Gautier, Clear Light Buddhist center, 602-243-5220, about fees and enrollment and register in advance.

 

Friday, February 5

10 am – 4 pm: FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE Paperback sale will be extended until after the February book sale: $.50 small (mass) paperbacks are priced 3 for $1.00 until February 6th. $1.00 small (mass) paperbacks are priced 6 for $5.00 until February 6th.

 

New Category on the shelves: RARE AND COLLECTIBLE 

                                                     

Book Sale Specials:                                                                                                                      

In remembrance of Robert B. Parker, September 17, 1932 – January 18, 2010, all his hardback books will be one-half of the marked price.

All $1.00 Hard Back Novels from the Bargain Book Room will be BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!

In the Book Store, Hard Back Novels with a Smiley Face will be BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (of equal or lesser price)!!!!

 

You never know what treasures you will find among our 20,000 books! 

 

The Friends Used Bookstore is open the same hours as the library. Come and see what’s new and meet our 2 new Friends, Sharon Pretasky and Margaret Marriott. If you would like to volunteer and become a Friend of the Library, ask any one in the Used Bookstore for information.  

Save the date--the Friends will be having a rummage sale at the March Book Sale, Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th of March. We need your donations the week before the sale. If you must bring things in before that week, we can store them. We cannot accept clothing, shoes or heavy furniture or appliances.

Thank-you for all of your donations and the support you give to the Library!

 

Saturday, February 6

10 am – 3 pm: FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE (see above)

 

10 am – 11:30 am & 1 pm – 2:30 pm: SKETCHING AND DRAWING ON THE GO with Roberta Kritzia, professional artist. Two sessions: one morning and one afternoon: FREE! Age 16 and up. $5 for materials. Please call to reserve your table and supplies. Learn from the artist! Must reserve a spot: 480-488-2286.

 

Sunday, February 7

1 pm – 3:30 pm: TEEN TECH HELP DESK. Get help with your phone, digital camera, computer applications from teen volunteers – they are here to help you as only they know how!

 

Monday, February 8

 9 am – 11 am: FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MONTHLY MEETING

 

Tuesday, February 9

10 am – 12 noon and 1 pm – 3 pm: FIBROMYALGIA, ARTHRITIS, BACK PAIN presentation by HELEN FOUNDATION Information regarding immune and inflammatory disease control. For information and registration, call 1-888-864-3536 or call the Library for directions. University developed, physician supervised and FDA compliant since 1992. Lose most or all pain in days. FREE seminar in Conference Room 

 

5:30 pm – 7 pm: THE AWAKENING: The Soul of Humanity Emerges by WILLIAM MEADER: program and book signing 

Mr. Meader’s presentation will offer a deeply uplifting perspective on both our current and future world. William’s work is invaluable to seeing the big picture behind and beyond our challenging times. It has been said that humanity is on the precipice of an unprecedented transformation when momentous personal, cultural, and planetary changes are due to unfold. While much of the news we read and hear may lead us to believe our world has never been in worse shape, according to William Meader, “Crisis is an inevitable prelude to evolutionary progress. It is the power behind change and the forerunner to a new beginning. This is true whether we consider a human being, a nation, or humanity as a whole.”

 

He currently presents study groups, talks, and workshops in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. His work continues to receive widespread recognition. Visit www.meader.org. Please call to reserve a space even though walk-ins are welcome. Refreshments will be provided for this spectacular early evening program.

 

Wednesday, February 10

10:30 am – 12 noon: LITERARY SALON Topic: History. Arizona Authors Association sponsors this popular event and Louis Michalski and Melanie Lee are your hosts. For more information, please call them at 480-991-1510 or email izzybeam@cox.net. Special Collections Room.

 

12 noon – 4:30 pm: AARP TAX PREPARATION Appointment recommended. Please make a reservation by calling 480-488-2286. Conference Room.

 

Thursday, February 11

10 am – 11 am: MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR

The plans are standardized – only the costs may be different. If you are approaching Medicare, you qualify for guaranteed issue. Some companies offer discounts for women, non-smokers, and married couples. If you are in good health, you may qualify for a lower premium. Valuable information for anyone age 64 or older. Contact Bob Wobken, rwobken@cox.net or 480-595-1505. Walk-ins welcome!

 

Friday, February 12 & Every Friday in February and March

11:30 am – 1 pm: FRIDAY WRITERS: THE ART OF CREATIVE NON-FICTION WRITING with Melanie Lee and Louis Michalski, award-winning writers. Dates & Topics: 5th: Journal; 12th: Personal Essay; 19th: Memoir; 26th: Autobiography. February topics will be repeated in March. Format includes a brief intro/how-to for each topic followed by examples, writing exercises, and a little time for sharing. For program details, contact the hosts at 480-991-1510. Fee: $15 per workshop or $50 for a series of 4. All proceeds go to the Library. LIGHT LUNCH REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED. Advance registration required: 480-488-2286.

 

Monday, February 15: Library closed for President’s Day

 

Tuesday, February 16: Library closes at 3:00 pm for Mardi Gras Gala

For information, please see the Library’s home page.

 

Wednesday, February 17

12 noon – 4:30 pm: AARP TAX PREPARATION Appointment recommended. Please make a reservation by calling 480-488-2286. Conference Room.

 

Friday, February 19

11:30 am – 1 pm: FRIDAY WRITERS: THE ART OF CREATIVE NON-FICTION WRITING with Melanie Lee and Louis Michalski, award-winning writers. (See Feb 12 info).

 

Saturday, February 20

10 am – 11 am: READ THE BIBLE IN 90 DAYS in Special Collections Room. All materials including Bibles, are provided free of charge. You must register to insure there are enough materials and space for participants. Dave Marshall is taking reservations at 480-595-5295.

 

Sunday, February 21

1 pm – 3:30 pm: TEEN TECH HELP DESK. Get help with your phone, digital camera, computer applications from teen volunteers – they are here to help you as only they know how!

 

Tuesday, February 23

 10 am – 12 noon and 1 pm – 3 pm: FIBROMYALGIA, ARTHRITIS, BACK PAIN presentation by HELEN FOUNDATION Information regarding immune and inflammatory disease control. For information and registration, call 1-888-864-3536 or call the Library for directions. University developed, physician supervised and FDA compliant since 1992. Lose most or all pain in days. FREE seminar in Conference Room. 

 

5:30 – 7:00 pm: NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB in Special Collections Room.

 

Wednesday, February 24 

12 noon – 4:30 pm: AARP TAX PREPARATION Appointment recommended. Please make a reservation by calling 480-488-2286. Conference Room.

 

6:00 – 8:00 pm: SHARED INQUIRY: GREAT BOOKS FOUNDATION Arizona Authors Association presents Shared Iquiry & Discussion Group. Only 10 participants per session. Hosted by Louis Michalski and Melanie Lee. For more information, call 480-991-1510 or izzybeam@cox.net.

 

Friday, February 26

11:30 am – 1 pm: FRIDAY WRITERS: THE ART OF CREATIVE NON-FICTION WRITING with Melanie Lee and Louis Michalski, award-winning writers. (See Feb 12 info).

 

Saturday, February 27

10 am – 11 am: READ THE BIBLE IN 90 DAYS in Special Collections Room. All materials including Bibles, are provided free of charge. You must register to insure there are enough materials and space for participants. Dave Marshall is taking reservations at 480-595-5295.

 

10 am – 11:30 am: SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION Discussions about the nature of spirituality and the many paths leading to the creation. Join spiritual seekers without boundaries. For more information, call 480-699-3538 or peridi@quick.com.

 

 

NO LINES; NO WAITING FOR PASSPORTS!

As always, complete passport processing service (in addition to photos for $10) is available in the Library Saturdays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; Sundays: 12 noon – 3:00 pm; Mondays and Tuesdays: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. (No passports on Monday and Tuesday, February 15 and 16)

 

Applicants should come prepared with two passport photographs (or have photos taken at the Library), a current valid form of photo identification (state driver’s license, current U.S. passport, military ID card, etc.) and proof of U.S. citizenship (U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, certificate of citizenship or consular report of birth abroad.) Payment may be by check or postal money order. Separate checks are required for the passport fee and the Execution fee. Credit cards are not accepted. For more information about passports, please visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html. Applications are also available here.

Appointments (480-488-2286) are encouraged, but walk-ins always welcome!