March 2023 Staff Picks
Previous Staff Picks
March is Women’s History Month. Stop by the library and check out books about women’s history, as well as DVDs and CDs by and about women artists. Check out this list of what books are on our display here!
Upcoming Programs
Open Job Help – Monday, March 27 from 10 AM – 12 PM – A one stop shop for computer access, job search and resume building assistance every second and fourth Monday. Join us in the Jobs Training Center. Click here for more info!
LibraryCON – Saturday, April 1 from 10 AM – 3 PM – No foolin’! A day of fun for the whole family! Cosplay, artists, authors, trivia, activities and more! Click here for schedule updates and an exhibitor list, and Click here for more info!
Waterwise Gardening – Saturday, April 8 @ 10 AM – Water is becoming one of our most precious commodities! Join the Superstition Master Gardeners to learn the best ways to conserve water and use it wisely in our yards and gardens. Click here for more info!
Seed Up Meet Up – Wednesday, April 12 @ 4 PM – Help us fill our seed packets for the seed library, hear from Master Gardeners, ask questions about your home garden, & learn about Earth Heart Park and Community Garden! April’s topic will be Seed Saving. Click here for more info!
Biblio Bites: Avocado Toast, Of Course – Wednesday, April 19 @ 3 PM – Avocado toast is a delicious and simple breakfast, brunch, snack, or light meal! Learn how to make the best avocado toast with a recipe from a library cookbook, plus fun variations. Watch our demo in-person or online, with samples available too. Click here for more info!
Spring Craft Night – Thursday, April 20 @ 6 PM – Spring has sprung! Paint a flowerpot, create 3D paper flowers with our Cricut, and design pot decorations with all supplies provided. Teens, tweens, and adults welcome! Only 24 seats available. Click here for more info and to register!
National Poetry Month Open Mic Night – Thursday, April 27 @ 6 PM – April is National Poetry Month and we’re calling all poets and writers to share what they’ve written at our Open Mic Night. Whether it’s poetry, spoken word, or a snippet of a novel, join us to connect with other writers in the community. Click here for more info!
Library Clubs
Apache Junction Writers Group
Share your writing talents, creativity and ideas in a comfortable atmosphere. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 1 – 3 PM and the third Tuesday of the month from 6 – 8 PM.
Art in the Library
Bring your own supplies; drop-in. Meets every Tuesday from 9:30 – 1 PM.
Genealogy Workshops
Join the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for genealogy workshops that are open to genealogists of all experience levels. Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1-3 PM, January-March.
Wild West Crochet Club
Bring your materials and join this fun group! Meets every Saturday from 1-4 PM.
Book Clubs
The Library is proud to host 3 book clubs. If you run or attend your own, try checking out a Book Club Kit!
Classic Book Club
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at 1:30. The Classic Novel Group currently meets in-person and virtually.
Dying for a Mystery Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday at 1:30, October – March
October 18, 2022: For Your Own Good by Samantha DowningNovember 15, 2022: Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa AfiaDecember 20, 2022: Infinite by Brian FreemanJanuary 17, 2023: Northern Spy by Flynn Berry
February 21, 2023: Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
March 21, 2023: Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Non-Fiction Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday at 1:30, October – March
Our Seed Library
Our Seed Library is located in the Mountain View Room of the library. We provide seeds and planting, growing, and harvesting resources for our community. For more information and a seed guide, click here.