Events at the library: Week of July 9

Week of July 9:

Wildman Phil
Enjoy a live reptile and comedy show and meet some creepy crawly critters when Wildman Phil visits Yuma County Libraries July 10th-12th! There is no charge to attend this family-friendly program.

Tuesday, July 10:
10:00 a.m. – Dateland Library — 1300 S Avenue 64E, Dateland AZ
2:00 p.m. – Wellton Library — 28790 San Jose Avenue, Wellton AZ
5:00 p.m. – Foothills Library — 13226 E South Frontage Road, Yuma AZ

Wednesday, July 11:
10:00 a.m. – Roll Library — 5151 S Avenue 39E Roll, AZ
2:00 p.m. – Main Library — 2951 S 21st Drive, Yuma AZ
4:30 p.m. – Heritage Library — 350 S Third Avenue, Yuma AZ

Thursday, July 12:
10:30 a.m. – Somerton Library — 240 Canal Street, Somerton AZ
1:30 p.m. – San Luis Library — 1075 N 6th Avenue, San Luis AZ

Summer Reading Grand Finale
On Saturday, July 14, celebrate your Summer Reading accomplishments! Visit any Yuma County Library and enjoy crafts, games, and prizes. Be sure to turn in your completed reading log for a chance to win a Grand Prize! There is no charge to attend.

For more information and a calendar of events, visit your local library or go to yumalibrary.org

Summer in the ‘Stans
Located between Russia to the North, China to the East, and Iran and Afghanistan to the South, Central Asia has long been a coveted jewel as the peoples of Eurasia sought to control the Silk Road and modern nations seek to expand trade and access to oil.

On Saturday, July 14, join AZ Western College Professor Monica Ketchum for “Summer in the ‘Stans: From Desert Southwest to Central Asia,” a slide presentation of insights gained in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan during her 2018 Fulbright-Hays project, at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. Professor Ketchum will also provide a rich list of books to further explore the literature, history, religion, and politics of this unique and dynamic region. There is no charge to attend.

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