January 2020 - Main Library MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 LIBRARY CLOSED New Year’s Day

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3 Tech Open House 3:00PM#TeenRm

4 Intro to Ukuleles 10:00AM#CON Crafting for Adults-Felt Flowers 10:00AMo Formatting Book Covers for eBooks (Seating is limited) 1:00PM+

6 Cotton Pickin’ Quilters 9:00AM#CON Crochet or Knit 6:00PM#CON Mango After Dark-Spanish 6:00PMo

7 Spanish Club 9:00AMo SBDC Business Mentoring 1:00PM= Computer Q&A 3:30PM+

8 Genealogy Q&A 11:00AMo Procraftinator’s Corner 1:00PMo Personal Finance Program WK#1 5:30PM#C

9 Drop-in Job Help 1:00PM=

10 Healthy Eating Patterns 4:00PM#C

11 Intro to Entrepreneurship 9:30AM= Computer Q&A 10:00AM+ Free Speech: Can I tell you how much I hate you? 11:00AM#A Flute Circle 10:30AM#CON The Not So Secret Society of Writers 1:00PMo

13 Cotton Pickin’ Quilters 9:00AM#CON Crochet or Knit 6:00PM#CON Mango After Dark-Spanish 6:00PMo

14 Spanish Club 9:00AMo SBDC Business Mentoring 1:00PM= AZ Old Time Fiddlers 3:00PM#ABC30

15 Business Skills Training 1:00PM= Procraftinator’s Corner 1:00PMo Personal Finance Program WK#2 5:30PM#C

16 YPG Series…”The Korean War-From Task Force Smith to the Frozen Chosin” 3:30PM#AB Computer Q&A 6:00PM+

17 Tech Open House 3:00PM#TeenRm

18 Crafting for Adults-Felt Flowers 10:00AMo Great Readers Book Club 10:00AM#B The Not So Secret Society of Writers 1:00PMo

20 LIBRARY CLOSED Martin Luther King Day

21 Spanish Club 9:00AMo SBDC Business Mentoring 1:00PM= Computer Q&A 3:30PM+

22 Procraftinator’s Corner 1:00PMo AWC Educational Sessions 6:00PM#A Personal Finance Program WK#3 5:30PM#C

23 Drop-in Job Help 1:00PM=

24 Physical Activity for Good Health 4:00PM#C

25 Brainstorming Business Ideas 9:30AM= The Not So Secret Society of Writers 1:00PMo

27 Cotton Pickin’ Quilters 9:00AM#CON Crochet or Knit 6:00PM#CON Mango After Dark-Spanish 6:00PMo

28 Spanish Club 9:00AMo SBDC Business Mentoring 1:00PM=

29 Business Skills Training 1:00PM= Procraftinator’s Corner 1:00PMo LSTA Open House 2:00PM#▼ Personal Finance Program WK#4 5:30PM#C

30 Filmed in Yuma 10:30AM#A Computer Q&A 6:00PM+

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New Key to Room Locations ▼Main Library 1st floor #CON Conference Room

#A Meeting Room A

#AB Meeting Room A+B

#ABC Meeting Room A+B+C

#B Meeting Room B #BC Meeting Room B+C

#C Meeting Room C

∞Craft Room-Children’s Area

҉Café &Patio, by the Café

~Centennial Heritage Area

℗Parking Lot, Southeast Side

▲Main Library 2nd floor ◊Southeast corner, 2nd floor

oClassroom 221

=Coworking Oasis-Room 227

♦Grant & Non-Profit-Room 210 +Computer Lab

Main Library 2951 S 21st Drive Yuma, AZ 85364 (928) 782-1871

Library Hours Monday-Thursday

9AM-9PM Friday-Saturday

9AM-5PM

Phone Numbers

Information Desk (928) 373-6482

Circulation Desk (928) 373-6492

Friends Bookstore (928) 373-6519

Reserve a Study Room (928) 373-6513

Volunteer (928) 373-6501

On the web

yumalibrary.org

BUSINESS

Small Business Mentoring Counselors from the AWC Small Business Development Center are here Tuesdays from 1-3PM to provide evaluation and guidance for established small businesses and those just getting started.

Business Skills Training

Drop-in to talk with the business librarian. Ask questions and use resources covering a variety of business topics. Topics are chosen by attendees for each session.

Drop-In Job Help

Job help services include resume and cover letter assistance, job searching help and interview tips. This is a walk-in service. A reservation is not required and there is no fee to receive help.

CLUBS

Spanish Club

Leave your fear of speaking at home and practice your Spanish in a supportive, low-stress environment Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30AM.

Great Readers Book Club

Share your love of books and reading! We meet at 10AM the third Saturday of each month. A list of titles is available at the 1st Floor Information Desk.

The Not So Secret Society of Writers

Join us every Saturday from 1-3PM for an informal, welcoming, community-based writers group! Open to writers of all styles, genres, skill levels, and age.

CRAFTS

Cotton Pickin’ Quilters Work on your project and enjoy the company of other quilters every Monday from 9AM-12PM. All ages and levels of sewing experience are welcome.

Procraftinator’s Corner

Work on your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, scrapbooking, or the craft of your choice. Bring your own supplies. This program is for all ages.

Crochet or Knit Night

Helping each other with projects is just part of the fun! Mingle with like-minded makers, swap patterns, ideas, and tips. Bring your own supplies. Mondays from 6-8PM.

Tech Open House Friday, January 3• 3:00PM Ever wonder just what we do in the Main Library Teen Room? Here's your chance to find out! People of all ages are invited to check out the latest tech offerings the Teen Services Department has to offer, including Virtual Reality, Ozobot coding robots, 3D printing and more. Must be 13 or older to use the Virtual Reality systems, but everyone is welcome to come in and play!"

Formatting Book Covers for eBooks Saturday, January 4• 1:00PM The class discusses elements, and information to be included before submission using online resources, MS Paint and Microsoft Word. Class requirements: photo for cover background, font-generator, size and colors (png not jpg), book title, series title (if applicable), and author name or pen name. All the items should be downloaded to a USB flash drive. **RSVP required-main library writers group will get priority. (Limited seating)

FRANK Talk...Freedom of Speech: Can I tell you how much I hate you?

Saturday, January 11•11:00AM Freedom of speech is fundamental in democratic society. It means that a person or a community can express their opinion or ideas without fear of retaliation or censorship. However, what happens when then opinions expressed are unpopular, violent, or dangerous? Who decides what speech is protected, and what is not? Who regulates social media content? Come and explore the complex history of first amendment freedoms of speech, expression and assembly in America. Facilitated by Gail Rhodes. This event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

YPG Series…”The Korean War-From Task Force Smith to The Frozen Chosin-results and ramifications” Thursday, January 16• 3:30PM The Chosin Reservoir campaign was directed mainly against the 1st Marine Division of the U.S., which had disembarked in eastern North Korea and moved inland in severe winter weather to a mountainous area near the reservoir. In a surprise attack, more than 100,000 Chinese troops trapped American forces in some of the harshest, most remote territory of the Korean nation-in temperatures that regularly fell to 25 degrees below zero. Come and learn more about the most harrowing Battle of the Korean War. The presenter, Bill Heidner, Museum Curator at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground. This presentation is open to the public. There is no charge to attend.

FEATURED PROGRAMS

MUSIC

Flute Circle

Bring your own flute, or just enjoy the music! Beginner and advanced players welcome. We meet on the second Saturday of the month at 10:30AM. For more information contact:

Cathy Reeves at (928) 246-6770 or Ellen Gardner at (928) 580-4006.

AZ Old Time Fiddlers

Enjoy all your favorite tunes! The Fiddlers perform the 2nd Tuesday of the month. (November 2019-April 2020)

COMPUTER QUESTIONS

Computer Q & A

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop or device. Drop-In to ask questions about a topic like: Basic Internet, Email, Devices Basics, Microsoft Software Basics, and Library eBooks and media services. Troubleshooting of computers or devices is not provided.