November Reads to Spark Gratitude and Lift Your Spirits Jodi Delahunt Hubbell As the holiday season approaches, we naturally reflect on what truly matters: family, friendships, and life’s small joys. Books offer gentle and comforting reminders of gratitude and the beauty in everyday moments. Whether you’re reflecting on your blessings or seeking heartwarming stories, here…
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Generals, September 2024
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries: Creatures and Critters of the Sonoran Desert
Join the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) for the first library lecture of the 2024-25 season in SaddleBrooke on Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. at the DesertView Theatre. Professor Emeritus and biologist Ted Fleming, author of Sonoran Desert Journeys, will introduce us to the lives of several interesting vertebrates who co-exist in the unique environment…
Generals, October 2022
Western Pulp Fiction Featured in FSL November Lecture
Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Thursday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. in the DesertView Theater, Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) will host the third in its 2022-23 lecture series. Steve Renzi will present “Western Pulp Fiction.” Pulp fiction magazines sold for a dime, and in the 1920s to 1950s they filled American newsstands. Nobody admitted that they…
Generals, September 2022
Day of the Dead Featured in FSL October Lecture
Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Thursday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. in the DesertView Theater, Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) will host the second in its 2022–23 lecture series. Zarco Guerrero will present “Dia de Los Muertos Storytelling.” Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a highly celebrated and significant holiday held throughout Mexico, Latin…
Generals, May 2022
Volunteers Kept the Libraries Going During the Pandemic
Sharon Scanlan, Cathy Schaber, Bernice Christian, and Laura Benson, Managers Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, all three libraries never wavered in offering outstanding library service to the community. We could not have done this without a core group of very dedicated volunteers who were willing to work, even with all the restrictions and…