Events at the Library: Week of April 2
WEEK OF APRIL 2:
Thinking Money Exhibit
Thinking Money is a new traveling exhibition designed to teach tweens, teens and the adults in their lives about money. Through an adventure-themed storyline, interactive iPad content and other fun activities, Thinking Money explores themes like wants vs. needs, preparing for a rainy/sunny day, imagining your future self and avoiding financial fraud.
The public is invited to a grand opening ceremony on Monday, April 2nd, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Light refreshments will be served. Tour the exhibit and learn more about hands-on, kid-friendly workshops that will be offered about saving, spending, avoiding fraud, and more!
The interactive, all-ages exhibit will be at the Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive, through May 5th. The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours, Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM; Friday-Saturday 9AM-5PM.
For more information, call (928) 782-1871.
Thinking Money was created by the American Library Association (ALA) in partnership with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
The Not-So-Secret Society of Writers
Love writing? Need help? On Saturday, April 7th, the Main Library will host the inaugural meeting of the Not-So-Secret Society of Writers at 10:00 a.m. The group will meet every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Writers of any genre or writing level are invited to participate in writing prompts and exercises, and will have the opportunity to read their writing and receive supportive and respectful feedback from others. Ages 18 and older welcome. There is no charge to attend.
The Main Library is located at 2915 S 21st Drive. For more information, call (928) 782-1871.
The Price Was Right (1938)
How much did a banana cost 80 years ago? Or a car? Or a house? On Saturday, April 7th, the Heritage Library will host “The Price Was Right: 1938” at 11:00 a.m. Ages 8 and older are invited to play this price-matching game and guess how much items cost in 1938. There is no charge to attend.
The Heritage Library is located at 350 Third Street. For more information, call (928) 783-5415.