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J. A. May 29 - July 26 Jance Read and earn prizes by participating in the Summer Reading Program. Look for “Totally Tempe” prizes Tuesday, August 5 featuring your favorite local vendors! 3:30 - 5:30 pm For Complete Details See Pages 5 - 7 Library Meeting Room A In an hour long presentation that’s two parts Garrison Keillor and three parts Adult Summer Reading Erma Bombeck. J.A. Jance discusses her Program life and times as a writer, telling stories May 29 - July 26 about the origins of her current books as well as the origins of many of her long For Complete Details See Pages 8 - 9 time characters in her previous books. Jance, a talented storyteller in life as well as in print, discusses how a girl who wasn’t allowed in a creative writ- ing class in college has now became the author of more than fifty books, many of them on the NY Times top ten best- seller’s list. By the time her talk is over, Tempe History Museum & Tempe Public Library Present: you’ll understand that getting there is half the fun. Thursday June 19 6:30 - 7:30 pm Tempe History Museum

Connect with Us! Big Bertha to Zeppelins – Tempe History Museum curator Jared Smith www.tempe.gov/library and Tempe Public Librarian Rolf Brown will present on the effects of new technology on conduct of military operations. World War I saw the first Twitter: @tempegov widespread use of gas, machine guns, aircraft and submarines to mention just a few of the new weapons that entered heavy use on the Western Front. Facebook: Facebook.com/TempePublicLibrary Thursday July 24 6:30 - 7:30 pm YouTube.com/tempe11video Tempe History Museum Tempe.gov/newsroom The Great Influenza Pandemic – This presentation is about the world-wide 1918 influenza pandemic which killed 2-3% of the world’s population, dwarfing the horrible casualties of the Great War. In fact this flu Summer 2014 outbreak could constitute the largest natural disaster in human history. LOVELOVE TOTO READ?READ?

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Author Presentation Author Presentation Author Book Signing Gregg Hurwitz Virgil Alexander Kyla Noble Thursday, June 12 Saturday, June 14 Thursday, Sept. 4 6:30 - 7:30 pm 1 - 3 pm 11 am - 12 pm Library Meeting Room B Library Main Floor Library Meeting Room A Local author Virgil Alexander will Local author Kyla Noble will sign present and do a book signing of his copies of her new novel The Chosen: Gregg Hurwitz is the New York Times new book Saints and Sinners, involv- Rise of the One. Elaina Martin lived an bestselling author of 13 thrillers, most ing the rural cop characters from his ordinary life, until it all went to hell. recently, Tell No Lies. His novels have previously published book The Wham Now she must fight to keep her sanity, been shortlisted for numerous literary Curse. An Arizona historian, Alex- friends she meets along the way, and awards, graced top ten lists, and have ander’s writing includes history and revenge on the man who destroyed been translated into 22 languages. natural history of the settings. her stupid, pointless, ordinary life. He is also a New York Times bestsell- ing comic book writer, having penned From Idea to the Shelf: with Ann Videan stories for Marvel (Wolverine, Punisher) and DC (Batman, Penguin). Addition- Book Creation Process from Start to Finish ally, he’s written screenplays for many of the major studios, and written, 27 Steps: From Idea to Published - Session 1 developed, and produced television Saturday, September 6 for various networks. He recently an- nounced that he will be developing his 11 am - 12:30 pm Tim Rackley books for TNT/Sony. Meeting Room A Literary architect, author, and editor Ann Videan offers a trio of interactive work- Locations shops to guide you through every step of the book creation process. The first ses- sion, will get you started if you plan to embark on the book writing process. Tempe Library: Session 2: Editing Tips to Wow a Publisher (Sept. 13) CAFE--Tempe Connections For those whose books are in progress LCL--Library Computer Lab LMRA--Library Meeting Room A Session 3: Market Outside the Book (Sept 20) LMRB--LibraryMeeting Room B For those who have already written a book LSTR--Library Storytime Room

Are you an Contemporary Nourish Yourself With Library Outreach Locations: Fiction Discussion Great Fiction ESCA--Escalante Community avid mystery reader? Center Coffee, NCC --North Tempe Multi- Tea & Great Books Generational Community Books Center CLUB Join us On the 4th Join Us On the 1st Join Us On the 2nd & 4th WCC/CSC--Westside Community Thursday of the Month Saturday of the Month Wednesday of Each Month Center/Cahill Senior Date change starting in July, Center Saturday, 11 am – 1 pm yet to be determined. Wednesday, 6 – 8 pm

Tempe History Museum: Thursday, 6:30 – 8 pm Connections Café Connections Café MUS--Tempe History Museum Connections Café 2 www.tempe.gov/library Adult Classes Author Presentation Special Interest Monsters, Mystery and Note: Classes in RED are Library Outreach programs held off-site. the Supernatural Location codes on 2nd page. Registration maybe required. Free. Wednesday, July 23 ESL Table Talk – Want to improve your English? Join our table talk group. We 6 - 7:30 pm meet once a week to improve conversational skills, increase common vocabu- lary and phrasing as well as engage in cultural discussion. Note: Class conduct- Meeting Room A ed in English, some basic English reading, writing and speaking skills are required. Registration is required. Fee: None. 480-350-5521 40199 18+ yrs M 6/9 - 7/21 1-2 pm LMRB 40204 18+ yrs T 6/10 - 7/22 3:30-4:30 pm NCC

Tech Time Help – Have technical questions about your laptop, e-reader, tablet, The Tempe Public Library in partnership or cell phone? Need help downloading library resources? Have questions about with Inkwell Productions would like to using Facebook? Call to schedule your 30 minute individualized session with a invite you to come and meet with three librarian. Fee: None 480-350-5521 local up and coming authors. Josh Ryan No Code 18+ yrs M 6/9 - 7/21 4-5:30 pm LMRB Erwin, Justin Guleserian, and Ray Tor- No Code 18+ yrs Th 6/12 - 7/24 4-5:30 pm NCC res III will take you on an adventure of NEW! Trading Ages – The Trading Ages program provides participants the oppor- intrigue, danger and mystery. And mon- tunity to “walk in the shoes” of an older adult through sensory perception educa- sters, don’t forget the monsters! tion and a series of hands-on-exercises. Program participants gain an under- standing of the effects of hearing loss, vision changes, loss of dexterity, common senior health challenges, and much more. Fee: None Author Presentation No Code 18+ yrs W 6/18 6:30-7:30 pm LMRB Murder, Mystery, and the West Donis Casey, Susan Slater, & Reavis Z. Wortham Thursday, August 21 2 - 3 pm Meeting Room A Tech Fair Tempe Public Library and The Poi- Win a Kindle Fire, iPad Mini soned Pen present: Donis Casey is the author of the Alafair Tucker Mysteries and Other Great Prizes! and has twice won the Arizona Book Award. Her new novel is Hell With the Lid Blown Off, June 2014. Susan Saturday, July 26 Slater is the author of six highly ac- 10: 30 am - 1:30 pm claimed mysteries. Her latest novel is Rollover: A Dan Mahoney Mystery, July Tempe Public Library 2014. Award-winning writer, Reavis Z. Wortham’s new novel is Vengeance is Mine: A Red River Mystery, July 2014. A day of technology fun! Visit our tech gadget table and try different eReaders and tablets, learn about our ebook and audiobook collections, get an overview of popular websites, learn about 3D printing, see a game demo created by a student at the University of Advancing Technology, see a computer dissection and take a behind-the-scene tour of the library. Kids, enjoy storytime, arts & crafts and more. Enjoy refreshments and enter a raffle to win a Kindle Fire and other great prizes.

Register Online at: www.tempe.gov/brochure 3 Youth & Family Family Events Books Registration May be required. Free. and For more info call 480-350-5500. Whole Foods Kids Club Ages 0-5 Reading Join us at Tempe’s local Whole Foods Market for Kids Club! No Registration Required. See descriptions for more info. FREE. We will have stories and songs from the library, followed For more info call 480-350-5500. by a tasty food craft. Program for ages 2-5. Registration is required. For registration call 480-350-5526. Fee: None 2-5 yrs Sa 6/21, 7/12, 8/16 10 -10:30 am Whole Foods Market Baby Drop-In Storytime 5210 S. Rural Rd, Tempe AZ 85282 Parents and babies will delight in the joys of songs, rhymes, movement activities and finger plays that encourage early learning. 0-2 yrs T 6/3-7/29 10-10:30 am LSTR IKEA Storytime 0-2 yrs W 6/4-7/30 10-10:30 am LSTR 0-2 yrs Th 6/5-7/31 10-10:30 am LSTR Join us at Tempe’s local IKEA store for a free storytime!

Afternoon Drop-In Storytime We will have stories and songs from the library, followed Parents and children will delight in the joys of songs, by a fun craft. Program for ages 2-5. Registration is re- rhymes, movement activities and finger plays that encour- quired. For registration call 480-350-5526. Fee: None age early learning. 2-5 yrs T 6/10, 7/8, 8/12 1 - 2 pm All Ages T 6/3-7/29 3:30-4 pm LSTR IKEA 2110 W. Ikea Way, Tempe AZ 85284

Pajama Drop-In Storytime Join us the first Wednesday of every month for a family sto- rytime complete with stories, songs, and movement activi- Special Interest Ages 0-5 ties that encourage early learning. Program aimed for ages Note: Classes in RED are Library Outreach programs held off-site. 0-3 but siblings are welcome and encouraged to attend. Location codes on 2nd page. Registration required. Free. All Ages W 6/4, 7/2, 8/6 6:30-7 pm LSTR NEW! Environment Print – Environmental Print is the print of everyday life and is the first introduction most children Family Drop-In Storytime have to reading. It is everywhere and is a natural starting Parents and children will listen to fun stories, sing songs, point to teach young children to read, write, and do math. dance, and do a simple craft together. Fee: None 480-350-5802 2 yrs+ T 6/3-7/29 11-11:30 am LSTR 40198 3-4yrs F 7/11-7/25 10-11 am ESCA 2 yrs+ W 6/4-7/30 11-11:30 am LSTR 2 yrs+ Th 6/5-7/31 11-11:30 am LSTR Nurturing Parenting in Spanish – Parents and their children will recognize enhancing self-worth, empathy, discipline & empowerment. Ten 2-hour sessions will include discus- Saturday Drop-In Storytime sions, video clips and activities to help parents apply this Join us the last Saturday of every month for a family story- information. Each week a make-and-take project and other time complete with stories, songs, and movement activities incentives will be provided. Note: Class conducted that encourage early learning. Program aimed for ages 0-3 primarily in Spanish. Childcare is provided. Registration is but siblings are welcome and encouraged to attend. required. 10 Weeks. Fee: None 480-350-5802 All Ages Sa 6/28, 7/26, 8/30 10:30-11 am LSTR 40193 1m-5 yrs T 5/27-7/29 9:30-11:30 am WCC 4 Register Online at: www.tempe.gov/brochure Summer Reading - Youth

Totally Tempe Thursdays Youth Summer Reading Program Every Thursday afternoon starts with a children’s author visit, an entertaining program for families and a make and take craft. Free. No Registration Required.* May 29 - July 26 Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm Author:Youth Lobby Read and earn prizes by participating in the Program: Meeting Room A Craft: Storytime Room Summer Reading Program. Look for “Totally Tempe” June 5 prizes featuring your favorite local vendors! 1:30 pm Author: Katherine Stelmach and Anita Elko 2:00 pm Program: Arizona Rick: the Magical Balloon Register beginning May 29: Making Cowboy www.tempe.gov/library 2:30 pm Craft: Design a Suction Cup Animal June 12 1:30 pm Author: Hayley Rose Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 2:00 pm Program: Heady Hoop Tribe 2:30 pm Craft: Design a Magic Color Scratch Bookmark Summer Reading has begun at the Library! June 19 Saturday, May 31 1:30 pm Author: Erik Rothchild 2:00 pm Program: Didgeridoo Down Under: Australian 2 - 4 pm Music, Education, Entertainment Youth Library 3:30 pm Program: Aussie Fun Jam Free. No Registration Required. (Didgeridoo Workshop - Ages 7 and up) Registration Required. Come celebrate with us! Enjoy a Japanese Taiko Drum 2:30 pm Craft: Design a Bendable performance, as well as face painting, caricatures, crafts, June 26 and photo booth fun. 1:30 pm Author: Rodo Sofranac 2:00 pm Program: Ronald McDonald Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2:30 pm Craft: Design a Snake Finger Puppet & Dignity Kids July 3 1:30 pm Author: John Woody Meet One of the Ninja Turtles: Ernie Reyes Jr. 2:00 pm Program: Reptile Adventures 3:00 pm Program: Reptile Adventures Saturday, July 26 2:30 pm Craft: Design a 4th of July Crown 2 - 4 pm Storytime Room July 10 Free. No Registration Required. 1:30 pm Author: Hayley Rose Come watch the movie Teenage Mutant 2:00 pm Program: Mad Science: Fire & Ice 2:30 pm Craft: Design a Topical Paddleball Game Ninja Turtles II: the Secret of the Ooze and then meet Ernie Reyes Jr., (Keno) July 17 one of the stars of the movie! 1:30 pm Author: Connie Douglas Dignity Kids will be performing 2:00 pm Program: Mother Goose a live demo immediately following. 2:30 pm Craft: Design a Butterfly Register for Summer Reading at: www.tempe.gov/library 5 Summer Reading - Youth

Totally Tempe Thursdays How to Register for Summer Reading:

July 24 1. Visit the Library website at: www.tempe.gov/library. 2. On our homepage click the Summer Reading button. 1:30 pm Author: Jane Gerencher 3. Click Register to create your account. 2:00 pm Program: Tempe Police Department K9 Unit 2:30 pm Craft: Design a Coozy Note: If you want to create a Family account and register multiple family members create your account first. You can also create a separate account for each individual family member instead of a Family account. Teen Tuesdays ***Make sure to select Tempe Public Library from the drop Every other Tuesday afternoon starts with a movie, followed down list as we are the ONLY library providing Totally Tempe prizes this year!*** by a teen craft. Free. Registration Required.* Tuesday 2 - 5 pm Meeting Room A List of Prizes: June 10 June 24 Movie: Clash of the Titans Movie: Eight Legged Freaks Everyone Wins: Teen Craft: Duct Tape Fun Teen Craft: T-shirt Shopping Bag • Animal Bookmark • Free Kiwanis Wave Pool Pass July 8 July 22 • Free Book Movie: Adventures in Babysitting Movie: A Knight’s Tale Childrens Prizes: Teen Craft: Create a Button Teen Craft: Craft a • Free food from Chipotle, Papa Murphy’s, IKEA, Cold Catapult-Battle Stone Creamery and Sparky’s Creamery • All About Me Poster Teen Advisory Group • Bouncy Glitter Ball Teen Prizes: Join Us and Share Your Insight on What Teens • Chance to win an Apple iPad Mini Want @ the Tempe Public Library • Coupons & Giftcards from Brand X Custom T-Shirts, Sunday 3 - 4 pm Teen Room Phoenix Rock Gym, Candy Addict, Harkins, Changing Hands, and Tempe Library Connections Cafe June 8, July 13, August 10 • Papa Murphy’s free cookie • Free Skinny Dog from the Thirsty Dog Game On! For a complete list of prizes go to 2-hours of free game time with other teens on a variety of www.tempe.gov/library video & board games. Free. No registration required.

Wednesday 4 - 6 pm Storytime Room *ALL SUMMER READING PROGRAMS* June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25 Sorry, we cannot accommodate non-family July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23 groups of 5 or more. Thank You to All the Summer Reading Sponsors! Main Sponsors:

Additional Sponsors:

Library Sponsors: This program was supported with funds granted by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Agency under the Library Services and Technology Act, which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 6 Register for Summer Reading at: www.tempe.gov/library Summer Reading - Youth

July 2 1:00 pm Program: Mad Science: Fire & Ice July 9 Tempe Public Library 1:00 pm Program: Diamondback Brothers Clyde and Larry LIBRARY OUTREACH CENTERS July 16 1:00 pm Program: Worm Drive: the Musical Visit the Library’s Outreach Centers for Additional Summer Reading Programs Westside Community Center 715 W. Fifth St. Tempe, AZ 85281 480-858-2400 June 11 -July 16 5th St Roosevelt St Mill Ave Hardy Dr

Tempe Public Library Outreach Services brings this series of special events out to the Escalante and Westside Community Centers. University Dr Once a week on Wednesday morning an entertaining program for families. Escalante Community Center Free. No Registration Required.* Wednesday 10:30 - 11:30 am 2150 E. Orange St. Tempe, AZ 85281 480-350-5800 June 11 10-11 am Program: Craig Davis Magic Show

McClintock Dr University Dr *note different time River Dr 101 Fwy June 18 Orange St 10:30 am Program: Arizona Rick: the Magical Balloon Making Cowboy Apache Blvd Once a week on Wednesday afternoon an June 25 entertaining program for families. 10:30 am Program: Wildman Phil Free. No Registration Required.* July 2 Wednesday 1 - 2 pm 10:30 am Program: Mad Science: Fire & Ice June 11 July 9 1:00 pm Program: Craig Davis Magic Show 1:00 pm Program: Diamondback Brothers Clyde and June 18 Larry 1:00 pm Program: Arizona Rick: the Magical Balloon July 16 Making Cowboy 1:00 pm Program: Worm Drive: the Musical

June 25 *ALL SUMMER READING PROGRAMS* 1:00 pm Program: Wildman Phil Sorry, we cannot accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more. Register for Summer Reading at: www.tempe.gov/library 7 Summer Reading - Adult

Author Virgil Alexander Saints & Sinners

Thursday, June 12 6:30 - 7:30 pm Meeting Room B Local author Virgil Alexander will present and do a book May 29 - July 26 signing of his new novel Saints and Sinners, involving the rural cop characters from his previously published book The Read and earn prizes by participating in the Wham Curse. Arizona deputies Bren Allred and Manny San- Adult Summer Reading Program. Look for chez and Tribal Policeman Al Victor are drawn into intrigue and murder when a charismatic Mexican girl is smuggled for “Totally Tempe” prizes featuring your witness protection into the Gila Valley by the Mexican police favorite local vendors! An Arizona historian, Alexander’s writing includes history and natu- Register beginning May 29: ral history of the settings. www.tempe.gov/library Music and More from the Land Down Under Adult Saturday, May 31 Summer 2 - 4 pm Thursday, June 19 Reading Main Floor 6:30 - 7:30 pm Kick-Off Win a Kindle Paperwhite Meeting Room A and Other Prizes! See the Didgeridoo Down Under show starring Rob Thomas Come into the Library and register for the Adult Summer and Tanya Gerard. Rob and Tanya have been perform- Reading Program and enter a drawing for a Kindle Paper- ing with and making didgeridoos for more than 20 years. white eReader and other great prizes! They’ve recorded several CDs, and have produced music for numerous films. The didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by Indig- enous Australians around 1,500 years ago and still in wide- Author Valerie Foster spread use today both in Australia and around the world. —www.wikipedia.org The Risk of Sorrow: Converstations with Holocaust Survivor, Helen Handler Arizona Poet Laureate Thursday, June 5 Alberto Ríos 6:30 - 7:30 pm Tuesday, June 24 Meeting Room A 6 - 7 pm This is the story of two women from different backgrounds Meeting Room B who meet each week to tackle life’s most complicated questions and in the process learn how much we all have in Meet Arizona’s Poet Laureate, Alberto Ríos, and hear him common. Helen Handler will be sharing an overview of her read from his own body of work. The purpose of the poet experience as a fifteen-year-old in Auschwitz, the challenges laureate post is to champion the art of American poetery, of survival, and the sustenance of hope. Author Valerie Fos- inspire an emerging generation of literary artists and edu- ter will discuss the book’s themes of friendship, and finding cate Arizonans of all ages about the countless writers who the strength to “risk sorrow” in order to experience life’s have positively influenced our state. profound experiences. —continued on page 9 8 Register for Summer Reading at: www.tempe.gov/library Summer Reading - Adult

Arizona Poet Laureate How to Register for Summer Reading:

Alberto Ríos 1. Visit the Library website at: www.tempe.gov/library —continued from page 8 2. On our homepage click the Summer Reading button. 3. Click Register to create your account. Alberto Ríos was born in Nogales, Arizona, in 1952. He holds Note: If you want to create a Family account and register numerous awards, including six Pushcart Prizes in both poetry and multiple family members create your account first. You can fiction, the Arizona Governor’s Arts Award and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for also create a separate account for each individual family the Arts. Since 1994 he has been Regents Professor of English at member instead of a Family account. ASU, where he has taught since 1982. In 2013, Ríos was named the inaugural State Poet Laureate of Arizona. In 2014, Ríos was elected ***Make sure to select Tempe Public Library from the drop a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. down list as we are the ONLY library providing Totally —www.poets.org Tempe prizes this year!***

List of Prizes:

Dr. Sky Everyone Wins: Exploring Arizona Skies • Animal Bookmark • Free Kiwanis Wave Pool Pass Tuesday, July 1 • Free Book 6:30 - 7:30 pm Adult Prizes Wins: Meeting Room A • Chance to win 2 Night Staycation at Phoenix Marriott Steve Kates or “Dr. Sky”, is a celebrated radio and TV host Tempe at the Buttes —being noted as the people’s scientific journalist, based in • Whole Foods Kind Bar Phoenix. Dr. Sky offers a phenomenal program on how to • Coupons & Giftcards from Brand X Custom T-Shirts, take advantage of our great Arizona skies. Phoenix Rock Gym, Ken McDonald & Rolling Hills • Golf Courses, Handlebar, La Boca, Chipotle, Pita He produces a variety of multimedia science-based educational Jungle, Papa Murphy’s, Raising Cane’s, Harkins, and programs and is a newly appointed NASA/JPL Solar System Edu- cator. He also writes for many local Phoenix magazines as well as Thirsty Dog a monthly column for After Dark magazine. For a complete list of prizes go to www.tempe.gov/library

Chef Larry Canepa Demon Foods Tueday, July 15 6:30 - 7:30 pm Meeting Room A Foods grown for shelf life and transport, saturated in toxic chemicals, generally aren’t so great for actual consumption when it comes to nutrient value. Has science and agribusi- ness made the ‘perfect food’ yet? This ‘food-tainment’ presentation will examine the current crazes, diets, fads, fact and fiction of ‘demon foods’. We’ll explore the foods and snacks of yesteryear and the fantastic foods of the future. We are what we eat and making good choices is based on knowledge—presentation includes our favorite ‘demon foods’ and some delicious, healthy alternatives.

Register for Summer Reading at: www.tempe.gov/library 9 Trending Technologies & Skills

Note: Classes in RED are Library Outreach programs held off-site. Location codes on 2nd page. Registration required. Free. Ages 18+ Senior Skill Building

Crazy Cell Phones – Figuring out how a new cell phone Creative Seniors: Wii Play Tournament – Boost your brain works can be frustrating, this program can help. We will power, improve motor skills, and build hand-eye coordina- cover a few of the basics in 15-minute individual sessions, tion with the Wii video game system. We will teach you some so you have call to make an appointment after you register. basic games including bowling, tennis, hockey, and more Space is limited. 2 weeks. Fee: None 480-350-5802 using the Wii gaming console. Play against a partner or the 40194 50+ yrs M 6/16-6/23 2:30-3:30 pm LMRB computer and win prizes. Fee: None 480-350-5521 40195 50+ yrs F 6/20-6/27 10:30-11:30 am ESCA 40202 60+ yrs Th 7/10 - 7/24 11am -12 pm NCC 40203 50+ yrs F 7/11 - 7/25 12:30-1:30 pm ESCA Digital Library – Let’s explore what the Tempe Public Li- brary webpage has to offer. Find out where you can down- Senior Techs: Social Media Showcase – Boost your knowledge load free books, audio books, classes and music. Basic of online social networking tools. We will be providing a computer knowledge will be helpful. Fee: None basic overview of Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Note: This 480-350-5802 class is a prequisite to Senior Techs: Facebook for Beginners 40196 50+ yrs M 6/2 - 6/9 2:30-3:30 pm LMRB and Senior Techs: Pinterest. Some basic computer skills are required. Fee: None 480-350-5521 Kooky iPad – Is that electronics device called an iPad 40205 50+ yrs T 6/24 5:30-7 pm CSC driving you kooky? In this class we will cover some of the 40206 50+ yrs M 7/7 10:30 am -12 pm LCL basics of the iPad and learn how to download e-books and audio books from the Tempe Public Library. Fee: None Senior Techs: Facebook for Beginners – Are you ready to open 480-350-5802 a Facebook account? We can help you get started in this class. 40197 50+ yrs M 7/7 - 7/21 2:30-3:30 pm LMRB Note: Students must be registered for or have completed Senior Techs: Social Media Showcase in order to take this class. A current email and some basic computer skills are required. Fee: None 480-350-5521 40207 50+ yrs M 7/14-7/21 10:30 am-12 pm LCL Senior Techs: Pinterest for Beginners – Learn how to use this website to collect and organize the things that inspire you. We will show you how to create online pins, boards, and organize your favorite topics. Note: Students must be registered for, or have completed Senior Techs: Social Media Showcase in order to register for this class. A current email and some basic com- Download puter skills are required. Fee: None 480-350-5802 FREE 40208 50+ yrs T 8/26 5:30-7 pm CSC audiobooks, ebooks and music 24/7

The Tempe OverDrive Digital Collection has more 3,000 e-books available only to Tempe Public Library cardhold- ers. Downloadable digital materials including new releases, bestselling authors such as John Grisham, Michael Connelly, James Patterson, and Mitch Album.There is an array of exam prep stest guides, computer books and top-selling nonfiction titles. There’s great kids’ selections, Spanish language titles and much more. You have the ability to suggest particular titles for the library to purpuse. There is also access to technical support and several how-to videos to assist you with downloading onto your particular device. 10 Register Online at: www.tempe.gov/brochure Trending Technologies Computer Classes Take a class this summer and... Note: Classes in RED are Library Outreach programs held off-site. Location codes on 2nd page. Registration is not required. Free. Ages 18+ Win a $50 Amazon These FREE computer classes are conducted by ASU’s DISC Organization at the Tempe Public Library. No registration is required. Gift Card Ages 18+ All classes are in the Library Computer Lab (LCL)

Basic Computing – This class is for those who are new to computers or have questions related to using the web, email and the best way to perform an online task. Wed. June 4 6:30 pm Sat. July 12 10:30 am Wed. July 30 6:30 pm Microsoft Word – This class will present an overview of Microsoft Word and its key features for word processing and it will also cover the changes between versions. Learn Something Wed. June 11 6:30 pm Wed. July 16 6:30 pm New Today! Microsoft PowerPoint – This class will present an overview of Microsoft PowerPoint and its key features such as the creation of basic slides, transitions between slides and adding various ani- Adults and teens, take mated features to your presentation. a Universal Class this Wed. June 25 6:30 pm summer and enter a drawing for a $50.00 Microsoft Excel – This class will present an overview of Microsoft Excel and its key features for Amazon gift card. spreadsheets and it will also cover the changes between versions. Wed. June 18 6:30 pm Tablets (Kindle, iPad) – If you have an iPad or Kindle, or are interested in how they work, this It’s Easy! introductory class will teach the basics of operating a tablet, using the web, downloading books and other media. Complete a Universal Wed. July 9 6:30 pm Class, show your Windows 8 – Window 8 represents a fundamental shift in the way Windows works, and is far certificate at the more touchscreen orientated. This class will present an overview of Windows 8 and the major Summer Reading desk, changes between previous versions. complete a survey and Sat. June 7 10:30 am Wed. July 23 6:30 pm fill out an entry form. Then keep your fingers Over 500 online crossed. The winner continuing will be announced on education courses. Facebook the 1st Now available week of August. through the library Call for more information website. or to schedule a Program Features: training session on • Real Instructors Universal Class. • Remote, 24/7 access via the internet Contact: • Connect with other students Rolf Brown • Continuing education units on select- 480-350-5563 ed courses [email protected] Register Online at: www.tempe.gov/brochure 11 Library Information

Tempe Public Library Outreach Resource Centers Escalante Hours: North Tempe Hours: Westside Hours: M-F 11 am - 8:30 pm M-Th 11 am - 9 pm M-Th 10 am - 3 pm Sa 10 am - 5 pm F 11 am - 8 pm F 10 am - 3 pm Su 1 - 6 pm Sa 10 am - 5 pm Times are subject to change. The Tempe Public Library offers the innovative Outreach Resource Center service Main Library at two locations: Escalante and North Tempe Community Centers. Use computers 3500 S. Rural Rd with the latest software or “surf the net” to research topics using the same programs Tempe, AZ 85282 offered at the Tempe Public Library. 480-350-5500 www.tempe.gov/library Check-Out Books At Community Centers Hours: Seniors, adults and children can visit the Tempe Public Library’s Resource Room at the Escalante or North Tempe Community Centers to check out books from the Mon. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM new and always changing book collection. Also available are book collections in Tues.-Thurs. 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM the senior centers of each location. Fri.-Sat. 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sun. Noon - 5:00 PM Beat the Heat this Summer and Library Outreach Locations: Get Away with Great Books! NoveList Plus will help you with author read- Escalante Community Center alikes, award-winning and notable books, grab- 2150 E. Orange St. and-go book lists and book discussion guides. Tempe, AZ 85281 The goal is to match library readers with their 480-350-5800 perfect books! • Information about books North Tempe • Expert recommendations Multi-Generational • Book reviews, lists and articles Community Center • Accessible 24/7 and FREE 1555 N Bridalwreath St. Go to www.tempe.gov/library Tempe, AZ 85281 • click on Book Recommendations 480-858-6500 • click on NoveList Plus Westside Community Center/ Cahill Senior Center 715 W Fifth St. Tempe, AZ 85281 480-858-2400

12 Register Online at: www.tempe.gov/brochure