Sharon Scanlan On April 30, Queen Camilla was interviewed by Jenna Bush Hager on the Today Show. She started a charity during the pandemic in 2020 called The Queen’s Reading Room, an online book club, with the belief that “reading has the power to make life better.” https://thequeensreadingroom.co.uk/ The Queen’s Reading Room has now reached…
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Generals, May 2026
SaddleBrooke’s Three Libraries
Sharon Scanlan The trio of SaddleBrooke community libraries started 36 years ago with the first library in the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. As the community developed, two more libraries were added in SaddleBrooke TWO. The libraries operate as amenities of the two homeowner associations and are staffed 100% by volunteers. They are private libraries, not part…
Generals, October 2025
FSL Lecture Series Begins October 23
Heather Wolf We are excited to announce that the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) 2025-26 Lecture Series will start on Oct. 23 in the DesertView Theater at 4 p.m. Older than pottery, older than metalwork, and older than loom weaving, the weaving of baskets for containers is truly an ancient art. The collection of Southwestern…
April 2025, Front Page
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries Thankful for Support!
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…
Generals, February 2025
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries – February 2025
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…
Generals, January 2025
Engaging the Desert with Your Gardening
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…
Generals, December 2024
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries – December 2024
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.…
Generals, October 2024
Support SaddleBrooke Libraries and Have a Fun Night Out with the CSM Trio!
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2024
SaddleBrooke Book Clubs
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…
Generals, August 2024
How Modern Life Is Redefining Our Reading Habits
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.…