July 2019
Stacks After Sunset: Starry Night Finger Paint Night
Get a little inspiration from Van Gogh's Starry Night. Be adventurous with finger swirls and dabs of paint to create some home or office decor. You supply your digits and the library will supply the paints, while supplies last. Please call (520) 458-4225, stop by the library, or email Susan.Abend@sierravistaaz.gov to sign up!
Find out more »Movie Matinees
The library shows movies on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the meeting room. Indie favorites, major studio releases, and even oldies but goodies—you can see them all at the library. Movie Matinée's are free and popcorn is available while supplies last. To get a list of upcoming titles, call the library or pick up a Movie Matinée bookmark the next time you stop by the library.
Find out more »Résumé Building
Using provided software, we will build your resume, save it, and show you how to upload it online. Registration is required. Please call (520) 458-4225, stop by the library or email Susan.Abend@SierraVistaAZ.gov to sign up!
Find out more »August 2019
An Hour to Kill – Mystery Book Club
Swing by with your bagged lunch for a lively discussion on popular mystery titles, make new friends, and engage if your brain—if you dare! August 2: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, Stuart Turton September 6: Cuckoo's Calling, Robert Galbraith October 4: Strangers on a Train, Patricia Highsmith
Find out more »Bowie Bash
An avid reader, David Bowie was one of the first celebrities to pose for the American Library Association's READ campaign. Dress up and rock out while we celebrate the singer-songwriter, actor, producer, and artist at the library.
Find out more »Spanish at the Library: Spanish II
When you hear two people speaking rapid, fluent Spanish, it’s almost as if they’re doing some kind of complex, secret handshake. Are you longing to become a card-carrying member of the top secret Spanish conversation club? Are you ready to break into some basic conversational Spanish? Just try our conversational Spanish sessions that are starting up again at the library. Take the next step from Beginners Spanish with 12 weeks of conversational Spanish. Mondays August 5 - October 28
Find out more »Spanish at the Library: Spanish I
When you hear two people speaking rapid, fluent Spanish, it’s almost as if they’re doing some kind of complex, secret handshake. Are you longing to become a card-carrying member of the top secret Spanish conversation club? Are you ready to break into some basic conversational Spanish? Just try our conversational Spanish sessions that are starting up again at the library. Get started with basic conversational Spanish in this 12-week course. Wednesdays August 7 - October 30
Find out more »Puzzle Exchange
Love doing jigsaw puzzles but need ones new to you? Drop by the library for this fast, free, and furious trading of puzzles once a month.
Find out more »Tuesday Talks: George Washington
He was the dominant factor in America’s founding, the Revolutionary War, and the Constitutional Convention. The great things he is known for are character, integrity, self-discipline, courage, absolute honesty, resolve and decisiveness, but also forbearance, decency, and respect for others. “First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his country,” he was the “Father of His Country.”
Find out more »Movie Matinees
The library shows movies on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the meeting room. Indie favorites, major studio releases, and even oldies but goodies—you can see them all at the library. Movie Matinée's are free and popcorn is available while supplies last. To get a list of upcoming titles, call the library or pick up a Movie Matinée bookmark the next time you stop by the library.
Find out more »Film Club
Showcasing independent, classic, and foreign films you view at home before joining us for an in-depth discussion on the second Wednesday of each month. August 14: The Night of the Hunter (1955) PG | Drama, Noir, Thriller September 11: The Double (2014) PG-13 | Black Comedy, Thriller October 9: Touch of Evil (1958) PG-13 | Noir, Psychological Thriller
Find out more »Stacks After Sunset: Bond Night–Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
It’s all fun and games until someone blows up! One player is trapped in a virtual room with a ticking time bomb they must defuse. The other players are the “Experts” who must give the instructions to defuse the bomb by deciphering the information found in the bomb defusal manual. But there’s a catch: the experts can’t see the bomb, so everyone will need to talk it out – fast!
Find out more »Sunday Sunrise Barre
Bring a towel, yoga mat and water to this functional fitness class designed to increase flexibility and balance, as well as posture. The movements draw from ballet, pilates and yoga. This is not a dance class and is designed for all levels of fitness. Ages 16 and up. Enter the library through the Patio doors.
Find out more »Movie Matinees
The library shows movies on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the meeting room. Indie favorites, major studio releases, and even oldies but goodies—you can see them all at the library. Movie Matinée's are free and popcorn is available while supplies last. To get a list of upcoming titles, call the library or pick up a Movie Matinée bookmark the next time you stop by the library.
Find out more »September 2019
An Hour to Kill – Mystery Book Club
Swing by with your bagged lunch for a lively discussion on popular mystery titles, make new friends, and engage if your brain—if you dare! August 2: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, Stuart Turton September 6: Cuckoo's Calling, Robert Galbraith October 4: Strangers on a Train, Patricia Highsmith
Find out more »Tuesday Talks
Talks and presentations discussing a wide range of subjects, including the history, politics, human origin, science, motivation, the arts, travel, food, and the environment.
Find out more »Movie Matinees
The library shows movies on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the meeting room. Indie favorites, major studio releases, and even oldies but goodies—you can see them all at the library. Movie Matinée's are free and popcorn is available while supplies last. To get a list of upcoming titles, call the library or pick up a Movie Matinée bookmark the next time you stop by the library.
Find out more »Film Club
Showcasing independent, classic, and foreign films you view at home before joining us for an in-depth discussion on the second Wednesday of each month. August 14: The Night of the Hunter (1955) PG | Drama, Noir, Thriller September 11: The Double (2014) PG-13 | Black Comedy, Thriller October 9: Touch of Evil (1958) PG-13 | Noir, Psychological Thriller
Find out more »Puzzle Exchange
Love doing jigsaw puzzles but need ones new to you? Drop by the library for this fast, free, and furious trading of puzzles once a month.
Find out more »Movie Matinees
The library shows movies on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the meeting room. Indie favorites, major studio releases, and even oldies but goodies—you can see them all at the library. Movie Matinée's are free and popcorn is available while supplies last. To get a list of upcoming titles, call the library or pick up a Movie Matinée bookmark the next time you stop by the library.
Find out more »Stacks After Sunset: Ofrendas
Ofrendas are an essential part of the Day of the Dead celebrations. The word ofrenda means offering in Spanish. They are also called altares or altars, but they are not for worship. Ofrendas are set up to remember and honor the memory of ancestors. Learn the significant parts and craft some of the components to take home and create your own ofrenda.
Find out more »October 2019
An Hour to Kill – Mystery Book Club
Swing by with your bagged lunch for a lively discussion on popular mystery titles, make new friends, and engage if your brain—if you dare! August 2: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, Stuart Turton September 6: Cuckoo's Calling, Robert Galbraith October 4: Strangers on a Train, Patricia Highsmith
Find out more »Tuesday Talks: History of Dia de los Muertos
This Aztec/Catholic holiday is celebrated worldwide in Mexican households. We will learn how they celebrate at home and in the streets of Mexico, where the cemeteries are filled with decorations of papel picado , flowers, candy calaveras (skeletons and skulls), and parades.
Find out more »Movie Matinees
The library shows movies on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the meeting room. Indie favorites, major studio releases, and even oldies but goodies—you can see them all at the library. Movie Matinée's are free and popcorn is available while supplies last. To get a list of upcoming titles, call the library or pick up a Movie Matinée bookmark the next time you stop by the library.
Find out more »Film Club
Showcasing independent, classic, and foreign films you view at home before joining us for an in-depth discussion on the second Wednesday of each month. August 14: The Night of the Hunter (1955) PG | Drama, Noir, Thriller September 11: The Double (2014) PG-13 | Black Comedy, Thriller October 9: Touch of Evil (1958) PG-13 | Noir, Psychological Thriller
Find out more »Puzzle Exchange
Love doing jigsaw puzzles but need ones new to you? Drop by the library for this fast, free, and furious trading of puzzles once a month.
Find out more »Stacks After Sunset: Laser Tag
Laser tag can be played with a couple of friends, a whole group, or you can just join in with a friendly crowd already in play for some exciting adventure. There is limited space and registration is required.
Find out more »Movie Matinees
The library shows movies on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the meeting room. Indie favorites, major studio releases, and even oldies but goodies—you can see them all at the library. Movie Matinée's are free and popcorn is available while supplies last. To get a list of upcoming titles, call the library or pick up a Movie Matinée bookmark the next time you stop by the library.
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