March 2020 - Main Library MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 Cotton Pickin’ Quilters 9:00AM#CON Crochet or Knit 6:00PM#CON

3 Spanish Club 9:00AMo SBDC Business Mentoring 1:00PM= The Census: Why It’s Important 2:00PM#CON Computer Q&A 3:30PM+

4 Business Skills Training 1:00PM= Procraftinator’s Corner 1:00PMo

5 Crafting for Adults-Felt Flowers 6:00PMo

6 Tech Open House 3:00PM#TeenRm

7 Through My Eyes: The impact of implicit bias 11:00AM#A The Not So Secret Society of Writers 1:00PMo

9 Cotton Pickin’ Quilters 9:00AM#CON Crochet or Knit 6:00PM#CON

10 Spanish Club 9:00AMo Food Dehydration: Vegetables 11:00AM#C SBDC Business Mentoring 1:00PM= AZ Old Time Fiddlers 3:00PM#ABC

11 Procraftinator’s Corner 1:00PMo

12 Drop-in Job Help 1:00PM= Computer Q&A 6:00PM+

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14 Understanding Company Growth 9:30AM= Computer Q&A 10:00AM+ Flute Circle 10:30AM▲ The Not So Secret Society of Writers 1:00PMo

16 LIBRARY CLOSED Staff Enrichment Day

17 Spanish Club 9:00AMo Food Dehydration: Fruit & Fruit Leather 11:00AM#C SBDC Business Mentoring 1:00PM= Computer Q&A 3:30PM+

18 Business Skills Training 1:00PM= Procraftinator’s Corner 1:00PMo

19 Crafting for Adults-Felt Flowers 6:00PMo

20 Tech Open House 3:00PM#TeenRm

21 Great Readers Book Club 10:00AM#CON The Not So Secret Society of Writers 1:00PMo

23 Cotton Pickin’ Quilters 9:00AM#CON Crochet or Knit 6:00PM#CON

24 Spanish Club 9:00AMo Food Dehydration: Herbs 11:00AM#C SBDC Business Mentoring 1:00PM=

25 Procraftinator’s Corner 1:00PMo Bad Art Night 5:30PM#B AWC presents...FAFSA Workshop 6:00PM#A

26 Drop-in Job Help 1:00PM= Computer Q&A 6:00PM+

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28 Intro to Self-Publishing 10:00AMo Genealogical Society of Yuma 10:00AM#B The Not So Secret Society of Writers 1:00PMo

30 Cotton Pickin’ Quilters 9:00AM#CON Crochet or Knit 6:00PM#CON

31 Spanish Club 9:00AMo Food Dehydration: Jerky 11:00AM#C SBDC Business Mentoring 1:00PM=

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, March 6• 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!

FRANK Talk...Through My Eyes—The Impact of Implicit Bias

Saturday, March 7• 11:00AM

“Implicit bias” can cause us to have feelings and attitudes about other people based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, age, and appearance. How can we learn to navigate the world as seen through the eyes of people different from us? Come and join the discussion about how implicit bias can lead to a phenomenon known as stereotypes threat. Facilitated by Matthew Whitaker, Ph.D. This event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Food Dehydration Series:

Vegetables

Tuesday, March 10• 11:00AM

Drying food is simple, easy to learn and yields foods that are tasty and nutritious. Come and learn about the benefits of food dehydration, and how to dehydrate and store vegetables. This presentation is open to the public. There is no charge to attend. Bad Art Night

Saturday, March 25• 5:30PM

Do you enjoy being creative and making art? Then this program is for you. Bad Art Night is all about enjoying the process of making art without any of the pressure of creating the perfect masterpiece. Using a variety of recycled materials and craft supplies, you can demonstrate your creativity and have fun. Make a sculpture, painting, necklace, or any piece of art you like. This event is a chance to de-stress and use your imagination to create your worst “disaster-piece.” The event is for ages 18 and older.

Intro to Self-Publishing

Saturday, March 28• 10:00AM

Join local author, Melissa Stevens, and learn more about the exciting world of self-publishing. Get an overview on the necessary steps for success! This program is open for attendees of all ages. 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.