Rollinde Prager The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) was established in 2000 to provide funding for new library materials and equipment for the three SaddleBrooke libraries. Thanks to FSL’s efforts to raise funds through membership fees, community education events, fundraising events and tax-exempt gifts, we were able to provide $34,000 for the purchase of…
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Generals, April 2018
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
Help wanted Rolly Prager The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) was established in 2000 to provide funding for new library materials, and equipment for the three SaddleBrooke libraries. FSL raises funds through membership fees, community education events, fundraising events/activities and tax-exempt gifts. The libraries are an invaluable resource for the SaddleBrooke community. A strong…
Generals, March 2018
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
FSL announces Spring Lecture series Rolly Prager The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) will continue the 2018 Lecture Series on April 19 when Gerry Miller will present “The Indomitable Celestials” at 4:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. Miller’s presentation will focus on the contribution of Chinese labor in building the Central Pacific portion of…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
FSL introduces rolling membership
Rolly Prager Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries announces a new way for members to renew their annual membership. Beginning this December, member dues will be payable one year from the date of the previous year’s payment. For example, if a member pays dues in February 2018, the dues for 2019 won’t be due until February 2019.…
Generals, October 2017
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
Jamie Ford to speak at November FSL Author Luncheon Rolly Prager Friends of the SaddleBrooke Libraries is pleased to announce that New York Times best-selling author, Jamie Ford, will be the guest author at the November 20 Fall Author Luncheon. Jamie Ford is well known for his two powerful novels, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
SaddleBrooke Libraries – more than books
Rollinde Prager Have you visited the SaddleBrooke libraries lately? Do you know that there are three libraries in SaddleBrooke? The SaddleBrooke Library in the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse, the Cholla Library in the MountainView Clubhouse and the DesertView Library at the DesertView Theater and Sports Complex are fantastic resources for books, videos and magazines. Our libraries are…
Generals, March 2017
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
Upcoming FSL author lectures The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries 2017 author lecture series continues with several exciting events coming this spring. Many SaddleBrooke residents are familiar with Mark Schwartz and his unique expertise regarding military history. On March 16 Mark’s lecture will be about Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Japan’s premier naval strategist, who wanted to avoid…
Generals, February 2017
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
Spring luncheon features Lisa See Rolly Prager Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries is pleased to announce that Lisa See will be our spring luncheon speaker. The luncheon is March 13, 2017 at the MountainView Ballroom. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the meal served at noon. Guests can choose a Cobb salad or a Vegetarian…
Generals, November 2016
Join FSL for an exciting trip to Utah parks
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is excited to announce another great trip to Utah parks including Bryce, Zion and Glen Canyon. The bus trip will depart from SaddleBrooke on April 19 and return on April 25. This escorted tour is designed for those who have never visited the parks and for return travelers who will…
Generals, November 2016
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
FSL announces Spring Lecture Series Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is excited to announce new spring lectures. All lectures are free for FSL members while non-members will pay $5 for certain speakers. All lectures are in the MountainView Ballroom and start at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. We start the new year on January 12…