National Novel Writing Month

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. Starting Nov. 1, participants began working toward the goal of writing a novel by the end of the month. NaNoWriMo began in 1999 as a challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel during the month of November.

NaNoWriMo is for everyone who has ever thought about writing a novel. Join other local aspiring writers from the Valley at the library every Saturday in November for fun and creative Come Write-in programs by the East Valley NaNoWriMo group. Also check out all that the library has to offer local writers with its Tempe Writes programs, including the 9th annual Tempe Writing Contest, Writer-in-Residence writing programs including personal consultations, writing workshops, Writers Connections (a writing group) and Pen to Paper: Resources for Writers newsletter, subscribe here to the newsletter. Let TPL help you on your writing adventure!

Tempe Writes

Digital Skills Ready@50+

Free Technology Classes!

The City of Tempe is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help people over 50 learn new online skills. When you sign up for the Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program, you'll gain the essential skills you need to navigate an increasingly digital world.

Whether you're looking for a job, exploring entrepreneurship, or hoping to stay connected with family and friends, these classes and workshops offer training on a wide range of technologies, from video conferencing to online job search tools to office productivity software.

The library will host the class:
How to Choose a New Computer
Dec. 5,     6-7:30 p.m.
Arizona Cypress Program Room

How to Choose a New Computer
Dec. 9,     9:30-11 a.m.
Arizona Cypress Program Room

Sign up today by contacting Age-Friendly Tempe at: 480-350-5556 or by email at: [email protected].

Library Calendar

Adults

Don't be Scammed

Thursday, Dec 1, 10 - 11 a.m. 
Ironwood Classroom
Scams are everywhere these days. The Arizona Attorney General's Office joins the library to discuss popular consumer scams and how to avoid them.

They will address fraud and deceptive practices in areas like financial scams, telemarketing fraud, home repair and bogus charities. Con artists use everyday tools to commit these types of scams--the mailbox, the telephone, and the internet so don't be caught unaware.Register

Nutrition for Health and Wellness

Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ironwood Classroom
Join Physician Assistant Lauren Moreno as she discusses how nutrition plays a role in healthy aging, Type 2 diabetes and wound healing.

Lauren is committed to educating the community to enhance patient-provider conversations about nutrition and its role in overall health and wellness. Register

Kids

LEGO Play

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 - 3 p.m.
Storytime Room
Did you know that constructive play benefits your child's motor, language, cognitive, social and emotional development? Come join us for the  Family LEGO Lab program.

Parents are encouraged to join their children as they free build with a variety of play bricks. Registration is not required. Information.

Kid's Cafe

Children 0-18 can enjoy a free, healthy meal and educational activity from 3 to 4 p.m. on select dates. Meals are provided by St. May's Food Bank. Registration is not required. Information.

November Reads

Looking for your next new read? Check all the new arrivals here.

Delicious Gatherings

Here is your invitation to step into the kitchen and create a meal worth remembering! Tara Teaspoon helps you impress guests and gather friends around your table with recipes for elevated everyday meals and special holidays, plus helpful tips and how-tos. This cookbook aims to bring joy, flair and amazing taste to all your get-togethers.