Science Saturdays!

Can you spot these desert animals?


Animals come in all sorts of colours or have patterns and shapes that attract attention or may help them blend into their surroundings.

HIDE AND SEEK IN THE DESERT
Saturday, March 5th
2:00 - 3:00pm

A digital slide presentation will be followed by a series of engaging activities to learn how camouflage plays a role in animal survival.

Presented by Pima County Natural Resources
For more information call Abbett Library @520-594-5200.

ANIME ART: Fantastic In Word and Image

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 1:00-3:00PM

In September and October, local artists will give fantasy art fans an opportunity to enhance their graphic art skills through a series of three free Fantasy in Word and Image Art Workshops. These hands-on programs are open to teens and adults. Artist Adriana McGrew will teach her techniques on how to draw fantasy art in anime style. Find out about other FANTASTIC IN WORD AND IMAGE events.

Registration is required.

Seating is limited; call the Wheeler Taft Abbett branch library at 594-5200 to register.

Introducing BOARD GAME NIGHT!

SMORGASBOARD


Thursday, August 12th
5:30 to 7:00pm
(2nd Thursday of the month)
Ages 12 & up

Do you love board games? Want to play your old favourites or try some new ones? Come to our board game night and join in the fun! Hang out and play! Is there a game you think everyone would love? Bring it and let's play! No need to sign up--just come on in and have fun.

Park Opening!

Hey everyone!

Our library will be celebrating the opening of our new community park!

CROSSROADS AT SILVERBELL DISTRICT PARK
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 10:00am, beside the Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library

There will be a lot of library and park events so come out and enjoy the fun!
Here are some of the events happening:

Library Events
-LIVE Local Music The Camino Royales & Kevin Pakulis will be playing at the library.
-Gaming at 12-4pm -All ages -No Sign up
-Celebrate the kick off of the Abbett Chess Club
Play on a GIANT chess board, SUPER SIZED chess and checkers sets.
-2:00pm Make your own chess or checkers travel set for free!

Park Events
-Double Elimination Adult Softball Tournament
-Pet Adopt-a-Thon In the Dog Park
-Live Music
-3-on-3 Basketball
-AYSO Soccer Games
-Continental Ranch Little League Games
-Food and Beverage Concessions

Close out the day with Maranas Movie in the Park at 6:30pm, "Field of Dreams"

So come and enjoy a fun filled day with the Mayor and Town Council, staff, your friends, and neighbors!