Tag: library

Generals, December 2021

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

Bucks 4 Books Raffle Helps Fund SaddleBrooke Libraries Barry Swartzberg Many SaddleBrooke residents assume that because the three SaddleBrooke community libraries are housed in the SaddleBrooke and MountainView clubhouses and DesertView, the libraries are funded through our homeowners’ dues. In reality, the HOAs provide space, shelving, and computers for the libraries, but the books, large-print…

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Generals, November 2021

Bucks 4 Books Raffle—Good for You and Our Libraries

Carol Conway The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries’ Bucks 4 Books Raffle raises money to buy new books, DVDs, and audio books for the SaddleBrooke community libraries. It’s a win-win! Half of the money will fund the libraries, and the other half will be distributed in cash prizes to seven lucky winners. To date, Elise Grimes,…

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Generals, July 2021

Welcome (or Welcome Back) to Your Libraries

Janet Fabio Now that we are able to socialize again, you may discover that you have a lot of new neighbors in your unit, and they’re learning about everything SaddleBrooke has to offer, including our libraries. The SaddleBrooke Community Libraries are open again, and it’s time to remember why they are such a heavily used amenity…

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Generals, March 2021

Friends of the Library

Take a Chance and Help Our Libraries Win Big! Nancy McCluskey-Moore Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is kicking off their “Bucks 4 Books” raffle to support the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries. FSL provides the funds to purchase books, DVDs, and audiobooks for our libraries. Fifty-percent of the funds raised through the raffle (after expenses) will be…

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Features, March 2021

Reading Vs. Listening to Books

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, October 2020

SaddleBrooke Libraries: How We Make It Work

Rolly Prager Let’s start with a multiple-choice question. Who pays for books and other materials in the three SaddleBrooke libraries? A. SaddleBrooke One B. Ed Robson C. Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries D. SaddleBrooke TWO If you chose C, you are correct! There seems to be some confusion in the community regarding how books and other library…

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Generals, March 2020

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

FSL March Lecture Features Win Holden and Arizona Highways Rolly Prager On April 16, Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries will present a lecture by Win Holden, publisher of Arizona Highways magazine. The lecture “The Colorful History of Arizona Highways Magazine” tells the fascinating story of how a brochure produced by the Arizona Department of Transportation evolved into one of…

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Generals, August 2019

Friends of SaddleBrooke Library

FSL upcoming lectures Rolly Prager Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is pleased to announce lectures for October and November, part of the ongoing series offered to the SaddleBrooke community. The Oct. 17 lecture features Greg McNamee, who will present “Cowpokes, Crooks and Cactus: Arizona in the Movies.” His talk will include Tyrone Power, Andy Devine,…

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Front Page, June 2019

Summer is easy at your SaddleBrooke Libraries

Janet Fabio and Renee Mazin The snowbirds have left. The heat has arrived. It’s summer in SaddleBrooke! Are you going on a summer road trip? Traveling overseas? Or just looking for ways to stay cool? Your three SaddleBrooke Community Libraries are the place to start. The libraries are in the DesertView building, the SaddleBrooke One…

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