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Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries – November 2024

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…

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…

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…

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…