Events at the library: Week of February 5th

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5 TH

Sheep Ranchers & Herders in AZ

On Thursday, February 8th, Dr. Barbara Jaquay will present “Sheep Ranchers and Herders of Arizona” at 10:30 a.m. at the Wellton Library. The story of the sheep industry is told through personal family memoirs and photos, including families from the Wellton-Mohawk area. There is no charge to attend.

Although not one of the “five C’s” (Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus and Climate), sheep ranching was a viable economic activity of the 1800s in Arizona. Basque, Canadians, Danes, and others arrived in the mid to late 1800s to graze sheep on thousands of acres. Today, there are less than 20,000 sheep, and only a couple of Basque families are still involved.

Dr. Barbara Jaquay, a historical geographer, recently published Where Have All the Sheep Gone? Sheepherders and Ranchers in Arizona – A Disappearing Industry. She has traveled extensively on all seven continents and visited over 40 countries. Dr. Jaquay has a B.A degree in Anthropology, a M.A. in Geography, and a PhD. in Historical Geography.

The Wellton Library is located at 28790 San Jose Avenue in Wellton. For more information, call (928) 785-9575.

This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities and the Friends of the Wellton Library.

Cash for College

On Wednesday, February 7th, the Main Library, in collaboration with the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma, will host “Cash for College” from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Meeting Rooms A-B-C. Learn about scholarships and other financial aid opportunities within Yuma and the state of Arizona from local organizations and state-wide universities. Students of all ages and parents are welcome! There is no charge to attend.

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

Chinese Language and Culture

Kweiman Yang, Professor of Mathematics at Arizona Western College, will visit the Foothills Library in February 2018 to discuss “Chinese Language and Culture.” Her sessions are designed to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture. There is no charge to attend.

Friday, February 9th @ 3:00 p.m.

Chinese Lunar New Year

Learn about the Chinese Lunar New Year, along with a New Year song and greeting!

Friday, February 23rd @ 3:00 p.m.

Lantern Festival

Learn more about the celebration of the Lantern Festival in Taiwan, and make your own paper lantern.

The Foothills Library is located at 13226 E. South Frontage Road. For more information, call (928) 342-1640.