"Grand Canyon" A History of a Natural Wonder and National Park

Yuma, Arizona - The Grand Canyon has long inspired deep emotions and responses. For the Native Americans who lived there, the canyon was home, full of sacred meanings. For the first European settlers to see it, the canyon drove them to great exploration adventures and Wild West dreams of wealth. The canyon also held deep importance for America’s pioneer conservationists such as Teddy Roosevelt, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold, and it played a central role in the emerging environmental movement.

Basic e-mail classes

Somerton, Arizona - On Thursday, October 19th and 26th, the Somerton Library will offer basic e-mail classes at 11:00 a.m. Learn how to set up and use a free e-mail account. This is a one session class; basic mouse skills are required.

The power of positive thinking

Yuma, Arizona - Outages were widespread throughout Florida after the state was ravaged by Hurricane Irma in September, leaving countless households without electricity.  Linemen were overwhelmed, unable to restore power in a timely fashion, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Learn how to make “coronas de muertos”

Somerton, Arizona - On Saturday, October 14th, learn how to make “coronas de muertos” at 11:00 a.m. at the Somerton Library. Create a beautiful wreath of flowers for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! Supplies will be provided.

San Luis Library basic computer class

San Luis, Arizona - On Friday, October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, the San Luis Library will offer a basic computer class at 9:00 a.m. Learn computer components and demystify computer jargon! This is a one session class; basic mouse skills are required. Instruction will be provided in English and Spanish.