Event List

Featured Events

Dog sitting

Dog Training Workshop

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Event Details:

Join our 1-hour, humans-only Workshop and learn tips for Potty training fundamentals. Joy Williams, a certified dog trainer and animal behavior specialist based in Casa Grande...

Microphone and text Friends of the Library Lecture

Friends of the Library Speaker

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Friends of the Library Lecture:

The Friends of the R H Johnson Library support a lecture series usually presented on the last Wednesday of the month on topics of health, history, and community resources. 

Event Details:

PARIS, ARIZONA SAGUAROS AND TAHITIOn December 17, Sun City West resident Bill Lane will present three of his photographic travel slide shows. Bill has been traveling the world and ...

Holiday events

Holiday Ornament Painting

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents only

Event Details:

Come join us for a fun craft in the library. All supplies provided by volunteers and donations from The Friends of the R H Johnson library. We will be using paint markers to paint ...

Open book with pirate and boat on it and text Children's story time

Holiday Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Children's Story Time:

Join us for a children's story time and craft in the library. All supplies provided.

Event Details:

The library will have a children’s Storytime on December 23 at 10 a.m. at the library. Come listen to stories and do a fun little craft for young visitors. Registration is not requ...

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Trivia

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Event Details:

Fire up your trivia skills as we test your knowledge on a variety of topics. Team up to 4 people in your group or go solo! Compete for bragging rights. We've got a mix of fun quest...

spoons of spices

Natural Health

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Event Details:

 Natural Health – Muscle testingAre you looking for a way to determine which foods and supplements your body wants? This class teaches the basics of Muscle testing. Muscle Tes...

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Music Education

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Lectures, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Event Details:

Music Education - 50s Rock: Elvis to Chuck Berry and BeyondCome participate in the library’s music appreciation and education in the library. On Thursday, January 15th at 1:30 p.m....

Craft supplies on table with text Craft Class

Snowflake Bags craft

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents only

Event Details:

Come join us for a fun craft in the library. All supplies provided by donations from The Friends of the R H Johnson library. We will be using White paper bags and glue to make snow...

Quill pen with words Author Event

Local Author - Genevieve Marshall

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Author & Writing, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Event Details:

Local Author Genevieve Marshall will be giving a book talk on her book Blank Checks on Tuesday, January 20th at 10 a.m. in the library. Seating is limited; registration is required...

Quill pen with words Author Event

Local Author - Larry Joustra

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Author & Writing, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Event Details:

Local Author Larry Joustra will be giving a book talk on his autobiography Thursday, January 22nd at 10 a.m. in the library. Mr. Joustra is a distinguished veteran, writer, an...

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Club Display: Creative Stitchers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Creative Stitchers Club Display:

Come to the library to meet members of the Creative Stitchers Club and see examples of their work the fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:00- 11:00am.

Craft supplies on table with text Craft Class

Library Craft: Winter tic-tac-toe set

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library- Friends of the Library Board Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents only

Come join our guest crafter, Jane, as she shows you how to paint rocks to make an adorable winter tic-tac-toe set.

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Registration Required
Holiday events

Holiday Ornament Painting

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents only

Come join us for a fun craft in the library. All supplies provided by volunteers and donations from The Friends of the R H Johnson library. We will be using paint markers to paint wooden Christmas ornaments.

Register
Registration Required
Open book with pirate and boat on it and text Children's story time

Holiday Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Children's Story Time:

Join us for a children's story time and craft in the library. All supplies provided.

The library will have a children’s Storytime on December 23 at 10 a.m. at the library. Come listen to stories and do a fun little craft for young visitors. Registration is not required. 

Christmas Eve Closing

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
RH Johnson Library

Holiday ClosureThe library will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Closing

Christmas Holiday Closure

All Day
RH Johnson Library

Holiday ClosureThe library will extend all due dates and forgive fines during the closure.

Closing

New Years Day Closure

All Day
RH Johnson Library

Library Closed Thursday, January 1stFor New Years DayThe Library will extend all due dates during the closure

Closing

ENCORE Club Display

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Library Groups
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
ENCORE Needle & Craft Club Display:

Come by the library on the first Tuesday of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm and meet members of the Encore Needle & Craft Club as they show items made in their club. Everything mad...

The word Trivia in a word bubble

Trivia

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests

Fire up your trivia skills as we test your knowledge on a variety of topics. Team up to 4 people in your group or go solo! Compete for bragging rights.

Register
Registration Required
Craft supplies on table with text Craft Class

Snowflake Bags craft

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents only

Come join us for a fun craft in the library. All supplies provided by donations from The Friends of the R H Johnson library. We will be using White paper bags and glue to make snowflakes.

Register
Registration Required
Craft supplies on table with text Craft Class

Library Craft: Felt Bowl

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library- Friends of the Library Board Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents only

Come join our guest crafter, Jane, as she shows you how to create a decorative felt bowl and, as always, there is no charge to our residents.  All supplies included.

Register
Registration Required
Mariner’s Compass pieced quilt

Palo Verde Patchers Raffle

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests

Palo Verde Patcher Club members will be in the library selling raffle tickets for their February 22 Quilt Show raffle at Palm Ridge.

Ticket prices are $1 for single, $5 for 6 tickets. 

The 2026 Raffle Quilt

Craft supplies on table with text Craft Class

Library Craft: Felt Bowl

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library- Friends of the Library Board Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents only

Come join our guest crafter, Jane, as she shows you how to create a decorative felt bowl and, as always, there is no charge to our residents.  All supplies included.

Register
Registration Required
Craft supplies on table with text Craft Class

Snowflake Bags craft

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents only

Come join us for a fun craft in the library. All supplies provided by donations from The Friends of the R H Johnson library. We will be using White paper bags and glue to make snowflakes.

Register
Registration Required

Club Display: Creative Stitchers

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Creative Stitchers Club Display:

Come to the library to meet members of the Creative Stitchers Club and see examples of their work the fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:00- 11:00am.

ENCORE Club Display

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Library Groups
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
ENCORE Needle & Craft Club Display:

Come by the library on the first Tuesday of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm and meet members of the Encore Needle & Craft Club as they show items made in their club. Everything mad...

Library Closed for ARC Car show

All Day
RH Johnson Library

Library Closed Saturday February 14thFor the ARC Car ShowThe Library will extend all due dates during the closure

Closing

Club Display: Creative Stitchers

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Creative Stitchers Club Display:

Come to the library to meet members of the Creative Stitchers Club and see examples of their work the fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:00- 11:00am.

ENCORE Club Display

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Library Groups
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
ENCORE Needle & Craft Club Display:

Come by the library on the first Tuesday of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm and meet members of the Encore Needle & Craft Club as they show items made in their club. Everything mad...

Club Display: Creative Stitchers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Creative Stitchers Club Display:

Come to the library to meet members of the Creative Stitchers Club and see examples of their work the fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:00- 11:00am.

ENCORE Club Display

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Library Groups
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
ENCORE Needle & Craft Club Display:

Come by the library on the first Tuesday of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm and meet members of the Encore Needle & Craft Club as they show items made in their club. Everything mad...

Club Display: Creative Stitchers

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Creative Stitchers Club Display:

Come to the library to meet members of the Creative Stitchers Club and see examples of their work the fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:00- 11:00am.

ENCORE Club Display

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Library Groups
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
ENCORE Needle & Craft Club Display:

Come by the library on the first Tuesday of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm and meet members of the Encore Needle & Craft Club as they show items made in their club. Everything mad...

Club Display: Creative Stitchers

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Creative Stitchers Club Display:

Come to the library to meet members of the Creative Stitchers Club and see examples of their work the fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:00- 11:00am.