May 01 Thursday
Watch acclaimed author Alan Weisman LIVE in an insightful presentation on his highly anticipated book Hope Dies Last: Visionary People Across the World, Fighting to Find Us a Future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39MX0pD8s5A
May 05 Monday
Paradise Valley Community College is offering a class in which students will work on actual cold cases under the guidance of a retired police lieutenant. No prerequisites or special knowledge is required to take the class, AJS 198AF: Special Topics in the Administration of Justice (https://tinyurl.com/AJS198). Class meetings are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30am - 12:10pm, beginning September 16 and going until December 13, at the PVCC Union Hills Campus, 18401 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032. If you are interested in taking the class, you can register yourself as a PVCC student a thttps://www.paradisevalley.edu.
May 06 Tuesday
Six Meditation Practices to Change Your Life
Everyone wants to live a life with purpose, direction and meaning. In Buddha’s teachings we can find meditations, insights and practices that have the power to make our life truly meaningful. Join us for any or all of these weekly classes where we will explore the six main practices of a modern day ‘Bodhisattva,’ someone striving to reach their spiritual potential amidst the busyness of daily life for the benefit of their family, friends and finally, for the benefit of all beings.
$10 | $5 students | Free for members
May 07 Wednesday
Join our weekly writing group to practice your writing habit!
With the use of prompts, time allotments, and group sharing, Wily Writers will learn more about their writing and support others along the way.
We aren't a critique group, but constructive and positive feedback is welcome and encouraged! Our ultimate goal is to make writing more accessible and approachable for everyone at any level. You bring your writing tools and we'll bring the fun!
To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2330. Three days prior notice is requested.
May 08 Thursday
Join the Library's longest running book club on the 2nd Thursday of every month to discuss a new book! This month, we are reading Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez. Copies are available at the Downtown Information Desk.
We will meet in person in the Downtown Library Community Room. If you need to attend by Zoom, please reach out to programming staff at libraryprograms@flagstaffpubliclibrary.org or call the Information Desk (928-213-2332) ahead of time. Please no later than Monday the week of the discussion.
May 11 Sunday
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers as they venture out on our trails and discuss how Sedona transformed into what we see today. This interpretive experience begins with a theater presentation followed by a short, easy walk. Please bring water and wear suitable footwear. This program is included with your park entry fee. However, group size is limited and reservations are required. Reservations open at the beginning of the month. Call 928-282-6907 to reserve your spots in the program.
May 12 Monday
May 13 Tuesday
May 14 Wednesday