Events at the Library week of May 15th

WEEK OF MAY 15 TH

iPad Science Stations Open House

The Yuma County Library District is pleased to present new iPad Science Stations for children ages 5-12 at the Foothills and Heritage Libraries! Using iPads and apps, kids can increase their understanding of digital technologies and explore their desire to read and learn.

Families are invited to an Open House at their local library to see a demo and check out our new tablets! Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend.

Wednesday, May 17th ● 12:00 p.m.

Foothills Library, 13226 E South Frontage Road Yuma, AZ

Thursday, May 18th ● 11:30 a.m.

Heritage Library, 350 S Third Avenue Yuma, AZ

For more information, contact the Yuma County Library District’s Youth Services Department at (928) 373-6468.

FRANK TALKS: Refugee Resettlement

According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, there are currently over 60 million displaced persons in the world, most of them women and children. Less than one percent of the refugees worldwide are offered the opportunity to build new lives in another country. What does it mean to be a refugee? What do refugees experience before coming to the United States? Is it the responsibility of the United States and other developed nations to provide protection, safety and resources to individuals who are escaping conflict and persecution?

On Saturday May 20th, the Main Library will host “Rescued Lives, Transformed Communities: Refugee Resettlement in Arizona” presented by Lori Robinson, AZ State University School of Social Work, at 1:00 p.m. Learn about the history of refugee resettlement, the current overseas and domestic processing of refugees living in the United States, and the refugee resettlement programs in Arizona. Engage in dialogue about the complexity of the refugee experience, how refugees enrich our local communities, and how you can be more involved.

The Main Library is located at 2951 S 21st Drive. For more information, call (928) 782-1871.

Cosplay Workshop

Getting ready for the next Comic Con? Beginning Saturday, May 20th, the Heritage Library will host a Cosplay Workshop from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. the third Saturday of every month. Work on your costume and accessories with fellow geeks! Ages 16+ welcome. Some supplies provided. There is no charge to attend.

The Heritage Library is located at 350 S Third Avenue. For more information, contact Elia Juarez at elia.juarez@yumalibrary.org or (928) 373-6507.