Events at the library: Week of February 19th
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 TH
Book Tasting
Don’t know what to read for the 2018 Adult Winter Reading Program? On Tuesday, February 20 th , the Foothills Library will host a Book Tasting at 11:00 a.m. Bring a book you love and be ready to share it as we “sample” each other’s favorite stories.
Submit your completed reading log by Wednesday, February 28th, for chances to win prizes, including an Edible Arrangements fruit basket! There is no charge to participate.
The Foothills Library is located at 13226 E. South Frontage Road. For more information, call (928) 342-1640.
Peeps Diorama
On Friday, February 23 rd , the Heritage Library is hosting a Peeps Diorama Drop-In at 3:30 p.m. Bring your own diorama boxes and marshmallow Peeps, and start decorating an entry for the upcoming Peeps Diorama Contest! All ages welcome. Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
The Heritage Library is located at 350 Third Avenue. For more information, call (928) 783-5415.
Community History Album
The Yuma County Library District will celebrate 100 years of service in February 2021, and we’re inviting Yuma County to be part of the celebration!
On Saturday, February 24th, the public is invited to bring original historic photos, letters, postcards, and other Yuma County memorabilia to the Main Library between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to be scanned for the Library District’s Community History Album. This is the first of several opportunities the community will have to submit content for the digital album, which will be unveiled in February 2021.
Guidelines
— Please bring original content. Your signature on a release form will be required.
— Content will be scanned on-site and returned to you immediately.
— Items we are looking for include: family photos, letters, and postcards; photos/memorabilia of Yuma County high schools and school systems; photos of Yuma County sports teams and sporting events; photos of RV parks (especially from the 1950’s and 1960’s); and photos of winter visitors. However, anything Yuma County-related is welcome!
For more information, contact Laurie Boone, Special Services Librarian, at (928) 373-6517, or Jim Patrick, Information Librarian, at (928) 373-6484.
The Main Library is located at 2951 S 21st Drive.
