The Fountain Hills Library is Springing Alive with lots to do!
This April the Library is offering classes that suite everyone. The events planned are as varied as reading, film classes an even how to use those E-Readers! Even though these classes require registration they are still free.
Get down to your Library and enjoy all there is to offer!
CHILDREN:
HAPPILY EVER AFTER ON THURSDAY
April 3, 10, 17, 24 (Thursdays) 10-11 a.m.
Toddlers, birth to 3-years-old, are invited to join us each Thursday morning for age-appropriate stories, activities, & crafts. This month’s theme is “ABCs.” Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
PAWS 2 READ
April 5 (Saturday) 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 4-12. Paws 2 Read pairs registered therapy animals, such as Roy (a yellow Lab), and their handlers with young readers. These dogs love to be read to and enjoy the company of children. Participants increase their reading levels and word recognition naturally, without intimidation, and develop a greater desire to read. A 15-minute time slot with animals will be available by sign-up sheet on the day of the program. Children’s Area. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
STEM @ the LIBRARY: SLIME BY MAD SCIENCE
April 5 (Saturday) 3-4 p.m.
Ages 5-8. Explore the exciting world of polymers, the chemical reactions we use to create them and the inner workings of silly putty. Transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime. Registration needed. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
April 7 (Monday) 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 0-5. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a “BEARY” special story time in front of the library. Story, games, and craft booths will be set up around the Centennial Circle. Bring your sack lunch and make it a real Teddy Bear Picnic. Cookies and juice will be provided. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Centennial Courtyard.Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
April 12 (Saturday) 8-10 a.m.
Take a turn spinning the library’s prize wheel at the town’s Eggstravaganza celebration. Stay for the finale egg hunt as hundreds of kids scramble to pick up over 15,000 eggs stuffed with candy and other prizes. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Fountain Park.Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
EVENT SERIES: ARIZONA CHILDREN’S AUTHORS JANA BOMMERSBACH & CONRAD STORAD
April 12 (Saturday) 10-11 a.m.
Ages 4-12. Join us for some animal fun! Arizona journalist Jana Bommersbach will talk about her recent children’s book Squirrel’s Story—A True Tale. Popular children’s author and science writer Conrad J. Storad introduces us to the amazing world of rattlesnakes in his book Rattlesnake Rules. This author visit was funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library as part of their Event Series. No registration needed. Reading Lounge. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
ONCE UPON A MONDAY
April 14, 21, 28 (Mondays) 10-11 a.m.
Preschoolers, 3-5-years-old, are invited to join us each Monday morning for age-appropriate stories, activities, & crafts. “Preschool Concepts: Alphabets & Numbers”. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
STEM @ the LIBRARY: MARIGOLDS FOR MOM
April 30 (Wednesday) 4-5 p.m.
Children of all ages. Jano Nightingale, a local landscape designer and horticulturist, will explain the life cycle of a plant as it grows. Children will create a memorable gift for Mother’s Day. Each child will receive a terra cotta pot to decorate as they please, and then plant bright flowers in each pot.Registration needed. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
TWEENS
WRITE-ON
April 1-30 (All Day)
Ages 9-12. Looking for a fun way to express yourself? Write-On! is a self-directed, creative writing activity. Tweens have a chance to write poetry, secret codes, cartoon captions, and much more! This month’s theme is “National Poetry Month.” Exchange your completed project for a small prize & movie ticket drawing entry. Look for your creative work on the Write-On! bulletin board. One activity sheet per library visit. Worksheets/supplies in Children’s Area. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
TWEENS & TEENS
MINECRAFT TOURNAMENT
April 4 (Friday) 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 10-18. Do you play Minecraft? Think you can win the grand competition prize? Join our 2-player 4-team tournament and compete for 1st place. Participants are required to be 10 and older. Registration needed. Teen Corner. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fountain Hills Library. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
TEENS
CHAIN REACTION (VIDEO CLUB)
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Wednesdays) 2-3 p.m.
Chain Reaction is a group of teens with an interest in creating videos. Help with pre-production (writing); production (filming); and post-production (editing). Chain Reaction works with live-action and animation. Check out our group and help us create a collaborative work each month. Funded by the Friends of the Fountain Hills Library. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
GUITAR CLUB (PERFORMANCE─NOT INSTRUCTION)
April 7, 14, 21, 28 (Mondays) 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Bring your axe and come shred with us. Beware, discussion may ensue about trends, theories, tricks, tips & techniques. Funded by the Friends of the Fountain Hills Library. Centennial Courtyard. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
TEEN COUNCIL
April 29 (Tuesday) 3:30-4:30p.m.
Fountain Hills Branch Library wants YOU on our Teen Council. Plan & implement activities and performances; represent your community; and support your library. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
ALL AGES
LIBRARY eBOOKS FOR YOUR iPAD, ANDROID TABLET OR SMARTPHONE
April 4 (Friday) 9-10:30 a.m.
Join us to learn how to download free eBooks from the library’s Overdrive service to read on your iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or Android phone. To download an eBook during the class, please bring your library card and PIN.Registration needed. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
STEM @ the LIBRARY: LIFT OFF—THE ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER
April 9 (Wednesday) 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Get ready for the flight of a lifetime. Enjoy fun interactive experiments that assist families in exploring physics in new ways. From Bernoulli’s Principle to our one-person hovercraft, this festival guarantees fun and learning for the entire family. Reading Lounge.Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
E-DEVICE SUPPORT
April 12 & 26 (Saturdays) 12:30-2 p.m.
Need support downloading library items to your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other e-device? We can help! Stop by the library with your portable device and instructions on alternating Saturdays. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
ATTENDEES NEED TO COME PREPARED AS FOLLOWS:
Bring your portable device and instructions.
Devices should be fully charged.
Bring your USB connection device cable.
Bring your library card, user ID and password.
Devices should be set up with e-mail account access and passwords.
Bring your laptop if you have one.
LEARN4LIFE ONLINE CLASSES
April 16 (Wednesday) 9-10:30 a.m.
Learn about free instructor-led online classes that last for 6 weeks and allow you to work at your own pace. You can learn job skills, try a new hobby, update your computer knowledge or just take a class for fun. With over 300 classes, you’re sure to find one for you. This session introduces the library’s Learn4Life service and shows you how to start a class on the topic of your choice. Then, you can continue the class on your own computer or in the library. Participants should have an e-mail address and should bring their library card and PIN. Mouse, keyboard and scrolling skills are needed. Computer area. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org
PUZZLE FRIDAY
April 18 (Friday) 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Drop by anytime throughout the day and spend some time working on a jigsaw puzzle! There will be a puzzle for all ages in the Reading Lounge area and puzzles for kids in the children’s area. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org
FRONT PORCH PERFORMANCES—THE OK CHORALE
April 19 (Saturday) 2-3 p.m.
The OK Chorale Trio combines the wonderful sounds of traditional cowboy music with the fascinating history of Arizona in the 1880s to create a unique entertainment experience. Truewest Magazine has named them the Truewest Balladeers. Enjoy this great show!Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Community Center. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
KINDLE eBOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY
April 26 (Saturday) 9-10:30 a.m.
Learn how to download free eBooks from the library’s Overdrive service to read on your Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite or other Kindle! To download an eBook during the class, please be sure your Kindle has already been registered with Amazon.com and bring your Amazon.com username and password and your library card and PIN. Registration needed. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org
ADULTS
READING CLUB
April 1 (Tuesday) 3-5 p.m.
Read Lazy B by Sandra Day O’Connor.
ONEBOOKAZ is an exciting program that brings communities together through literature. Beginning in April every year, this program encourages communities across the State of Arizona to read the same book at the same time and participate in discussions and programs centered around that book.
April 17 (Thursday) 3-5 p.m.
Read The Lifeboat byCharlotte Rogan.
Discussion questions and meeting dates are available in our Reading Club booklet on the tables near the customer service desk. Conference Room. Funded by Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Fountain Hills Branch. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
REVERSE MORTGAGES
April 2 (Wednesday) 10-11 a.m.
Are there hidden costs or problems to a reverse mortgage? Can you leave your house to your children? Understand the truth of reverse mortgages. Presented by Scott Sendell from The Society for Financial Awareness. Conference Room.Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
INTERNATIONAL FILM CLASSICS WITH JEREMY CARR: BLOW UP (1966)
April 5 (Saturday) 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This 1966 masterpiece by Michelangelo Antonioni (The Passenger) is set in the heady atmosphere of swinging London, and stars David Hemmings as an unsmiling fashion photographer hooked on ephemeral meaning attached to art, sex, work, relationships, drugs, events. When a real mystery falls into his lap, he probes the evidence for some reliable truth, but finds it hard to reckon with. Vanessa Redgrave plays an enigmatic woman whose desperation to cover something up only seems like one more phenomenon in Hemmings’s disinterested purview. This is one of the key films of the decade, and still an unsettling and lasting experience. Presented by Jeremy Carr from the ASU Center for Film, Media and Popular Culture. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
THE MYSTERIES OF AGATHA CRISTIE & SHERLOCK HOLMES
April 5 (Saturday) 2-4 p.m.
The Scottsdale Readers’ Theater will be performing mysteries written by Dame Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Experience and enjoy these stories in a completely different way!Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Community Center. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
SAVE WITH SRP
April 8 (Tuesday) 1-2:30 p.m.
Learn about energy efficiency, water conservation, and the low-cost/no-cost things you can do in your home to save energy and money.Conference Room.Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
THE MYSTERY READING GROUP
April 14 (Monday) 6:30-8 p.m.
Do you enjoy reading “who-done-its” whether they are courtroom thrillers or cozies? Want to discuss these books with other mystery lovers & discover new authors? Join the Mystery Reading Group. The group will be discussing The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Conference Room.Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
FREE PAPER SHREDDING & RECYCLING OF ELECTRONICS, CFL & FLUORESCENT TUBE BULBS
April 19 (Saturday) 9 a.m.-12 noon (or until truck is full)
Residents of Fountain Hills, Rio Verde, Tonto Verde and Fort McDowell are invited to shred up to four file boxes of paper per person in this free paper shredding event funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. The shredding truck will be in the library’s parking lot at the corner of El Lago Blvd. and La Montana Dr. All participants must remain with their documents until they are placed in the shredding containers. From 8 a.m.-1 p.m., the town will provide recycling of electronics, CFL bulbs and fluorescent tube bulbs in the Town Hall / Community Center parking lot. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
UNDERSTANDING ANNUITIES
April 23 (Wednesday) 10-11 a.m.
Explore the different types of annuities available as well as their primary uses while uncovering what is behind some of the lofty promises. Presented by Scott Sandell from The Society for Financial Awareness. Conference Room. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
COMPUTERS
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
April 2 (Wednesday) 9-10:30 a.m.
For new computer users, no experience needed! Learn the parts of a computer, how to use a mouse and keyboard and how to open and close windows. Registration is needed.Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
COMPUTER HELP
April 9 (Wednesday) 9-10:30 a.m.
Have questions about computer topics? The library can help! Come with basic computer questions about the Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, the library’s Web page, library downloads or online job applications. Registration is needed. Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org
INTRODUCTION TO E-MAIL
April 23 (Wednesday) 9-10:30 a.m.
Get connected by signing up for a free Gmail e-mail account. Learn how to send, receive and delete messages. Mouse, keyboard and scrolling skills are needed. Registration is needed.Maricopa County Library District’s Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, 602.652.3000. www.mcldaz.org.
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