Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library week of 8/15/22

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August 15th, 2022


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Featured Resource
Libray of Things: Art? Science? Gardening  Outdoor adventure?  Get more from your library with over three dozen kits and counting! For the full list, search the Library of Things collection in our catalog.
Adult & All-Ages Events
Senior Coffee Hour. August 17th at 10am in the Downtown Library. Coffee and snacks provided. Meet on the third Wednesday of each month to drink coffee and chat about resources and topics for seniors.  In August, join Jamey Hasapis, Community Program Coordinator for AmeriCorps Seniors,  to learn about the benefits of service and volunteering for older adults.
Community Living Room: A free monthly program at the Downtown Library featuring an interesting local individual, group, or organization with something to share! August 17th at 6pm in the northwest corner of the Downtown Library. Coconino Center for the Arts' Digital Resource Center.
Meet Us at the Trailhead: Leroux Springs. Saturday, September 3rd at 9am.  Join library staff on a 2.5 mile hike with interesting local history, springs and maybe even some mushroom hunting!
Exploring the Art of Dale Chihuly. Wednesday September 7th at 6pm. Downtown Library. In developing new art forms in the field of blown glass, Chihuly became known worldwide. He has had exhibits in the Phoenix Botanical Garden.
Science Cafe. Saturday, September 10th at 10am at the East Flagstaff Community Library. Have you ever been frustrated by a slow internet connection? Join Dr. Morgan Vigial-Hayes to learn about new tools to address the digital divide and to find out how you can be a part of a new Citizen Science action project in Flagstaff!
Climate Covernsation: Flagstaff's Climate Impacts and Vulnerabilities.  Part of the Climate Resilience Project, Climate Conversations are expert-facilitated discussions on the science, news, and feelings around a climate topic. Tuesday, September 13th at 6pm. Downtown Library.
Book Clubs
Senior Book Club at the Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center. August 15th at 1pm. 3rd Monday of every other month. This month is Pianos and Flowers  by Alexander McCall Smith
YA for Adults Book Club: Ella Enchanted. August 26th at 5pm at the Downtown Library and on Zoom.
Thursday Night Book Club: The Beauty of Your Face. September 8th at 6pm at the Downtown Library and on Zoom.
Banned Book Club: Fahrenheit 451. Thursday, September 22nd, 6pm to 7:30pm. Downtown Community Room. Though published in 1953, the story's themes book banning, tech addiction, and social isolation remain relevant. Join us as we discuss not only the novel itself, but also the concepts of free speech and censorship as we encounter them today..
Southwest Reads Book Club: Barbed. September 26th at 5:30 pm at the Downtown Library.
Festival of Science Book ClubL The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decoe the Rosetta Stone. TuesdaySeptember 27th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Downtown Library.
Youth Events
Youth events return September 13th
Technology Help
Free Technology Instruction and Resume Help. 30-minute,one-on-one instruction sessions available for help with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more.   Click here to see available dates. Registration is required for all sessions.
To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2331 (Downtown Library) or 928-213-2348 (East Flagstaff Library). Three days prior notice is requested.

For all other event questions, email libraryprograms@flagstaffpublibrary.org

Library Information
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Masks are recommended at all times in library buildings.
Curbside pickup and phone reference services are available.

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