Heather Wolf Did you know that the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries loaned more than 47,000 items to almost 2,200 households in 2024? Thank you, SaddleBrooke, for your continued support and usage of this wonderful amenity! The SaddleBrooke Community Libraries are run by a dedicated team of volunteers. They manage three library locations (SaddleBrooke One, DesertView, and…
Vander Wagen Jewelry from the Amerind Museum The next Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) lecture will be on March 13 at 4 p.m. at DesertView Theatre. Southwestern native people introduced the world to a unique American art form, and a young missionary couple from Michigan and their family sought to preserve a collection—a treasury of…
Join us for the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) lecture on Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. at DesertView Theatre. Life is a journey—this we know. Larry Lynam, a microbiologist by training and profession, made a journey from professional with a biopharmaceutical firm to Master Gardener. His first gardening experience was becoming a Master Gardener in…
Celebrating the Dedicated Volunteers of DesertView Library Sharon Scanlan, DesertView Library Manager The 21 volunteers from DesertView Library enjoyed their annual party in the beautiful East Room of the MountainView Bar & Grill. The restaurant staff served a wonderful Happy Hour menu, and we celebrated the library and our years of dedicated service and friendship.…
Mark your calendars for an evening of spectacular music and community spirit! On Nov. 9 join us at the MountainView ballroom for a special fundraiser benefiting the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL). This promises to be a night to remember, featuring a high-energy performance by the CSM Trio. The CSM Trio, renowned for their vibrant…
Sharon Scanlan For centuries, book clubs have been a social gathering to discuss books of many genres. Some clubs have serious literary or nonfiction discussions, and many read popular authors. All clubs discuss books that the members think will be interesting and generate a stimulating discussion. Seven years ago, we started a SaddleBrooke Book Club…
As our lives become increasingly busy and technology-driven, our reading habits are changing in ways that significantly impact our cognitive development and cultural engagement. A recent article on Abtaba.com provides a look at current reading statistics, revealing trends especially relevant to those who have grown up with a love of books and the written word.…
Mark your calendars for a night of unforgettable music and fun! On Nov. 9 the CSM Trio will set the stage ablaze at a special fundraiser event benefiting the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL). This exciting evening, held in the ballroom at MountainView, promises to be an event you won’t want to miss. Prepare for…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Thursday, April 11, at 4 p.m. in the DesertView Theater, the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) lecture will feature Jean Baxter, the educational director of Presidio San Agustín del Tucson. This lecture is free for FSL members and $5 for nonmembers to attend. On Aug. 20, 1775, Inspector General Hugo O’Conor of…
Renee Mazin and Virginia Bynum Abraham Verghese wrote, “Fiction is the lie that tells the truth.” But the truth about what? Human feelings, relationships, but not necessarily a historic event that is always molded into the service of a narrative. Elie Wiesel famously said about Holocaust fiction, “A novel about Treblinka is either not a…