Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Ever tried audiobooks? Many of us have, and we can all attest to the fact that they offer an amazing way to hear an author’s written word. In addition, one can listen to a book while doing anything—sort of being a multi-tasking reader! Audiobooks are so versatile—one can listen to a…
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General, December 2020
Book Gift Ideas from the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries
Renee Mazin Gift giving is going to be a challenge this year. In the past we wanted to avoid standing in long lines to ship things, now we don’t even want to leave home to buy gifts. Book giving is still a great option. Order online and have them shipped. Find out the name of…
Front Page, November 2020
Browse, Borrow, and Boogie at Your Libraries
Janet Fabio Do you miss in-person browsing the library collections to find your next book to read or select a few movies to watch? Two of the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries have recently reopened for limited access. If you prefer the curbside library pick-up services, be assured those services are continuing and have even been expanded. Both…
Generals, May 2020
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
Curbside Library Service Janet Fabio and Virginia Bynum The SaddleBrooke Community Libraries are very excited to be able to offer curbside library pickup. This service is available only at the SaddleBrooke One Library and you can only reserve cataloged items held in that library. If you are a registered library user at either DesertView or…
Generals, April 2020
Streaming Subscription Costs Mounting Up?
Nancy McCluskey-Moore and Claire Mather We all love to watch movies and TV series from the comfort of our couch, but the annual cost of streaming services can quickly add up. For example, consider the cost of these popular services: Acorn TV $5.99/month, $71.88/year Amazon Prime Video $12.99/month, $155.88/year Disney Plus $6.99/month, $83.88/year HBO Now $14.99/month, $179.88/year Netflix $8.99-$15.99/month, $107.88-$191.88/year…
Generals, September 2019
C.J. Shane will speak at FSL Author Luncheon
Rolly Prager Tickets are now available for the FSL Fall Author Luncheon, which will be held on Nov. 8 at the MountainView Ballroom. Luncheon tickets can be purchased at the SaddleBrooke TWO administrative office or online at tickets.saddlebrooketwo.com. The cost for the luncheon and lecture is $29. If you are buying tickets for a group, please…
Front Page, May 2019
Sign up now for fabulous FSL fall trip
Rolly Prager Join Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries for an exciting fall trip that includes two iconic national parks and an exploration of the Four Corners area. The trip dates are October 8-14, and will begin and end in SaddleBrooke. The trip will begin with a tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff to…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
FSL May lecture features Wayne Ranney Rolly Prager On Thursday, May 16 Wayne Ranney will present “In the Footsteps of Martha Summerhayes.” The presentation will start at 4:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. Martha Summerhayes was a refined New England woman who entered the Arizona Territory in 1874 as the young bride of an Army…
Generals, October 2018
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
Spring tour announced for Palm Springs and Death Valley Jim Cowlin Two iconic locations are the featured destinations on a seven-day/six-night bus tour to California sponsored by the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries. The tour will be on March 20-26, 2019. First up are two nights in Palm Springs, the legendary home of Hollywood movie stars.…
Front Page, September 2018
Tickets On Sale For Fall Author Luncheon
Nancy Moore The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries Fall Author Luncheon will be held in the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018. Tickets go on sale in the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse lobby between 9:00 a.m. and noon on Monday, September 17. In-person sales continue at the same time and place…