Event List

Featured Events

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Friends of the Library Speaker

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Lectures

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:

Lincoln on New Year's DayNationally recognized Abraham Lincoln presenter and historian, John Voehl, will be returning to Sun City West for a presentation Wednesday, January 28th at...

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Community Resource Lecture: Fire Department

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lectures

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Community Resources Lecture:

Come learn about community resources at the library. The library is hosting different organizations to talk about the resources they have to help our community. 

Event Details:

Come learn about community resources at the library. The library hosts different organizations to talk about the resources they have to help our community. On Thursday, January 29t...

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Local Author - Larry Joustra

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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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Library Open House

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Event Details:

Did you know the library has over 9000 large print books? A library app that can keep track of book lists? The catalog can recommend books based on how you have rated books. Do you...

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Ojo de Dios craft

Friday, February 6, 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. Staff member Katie will be showing how to make Ojos de ...

Holiday events

Valentine Music Bingo

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Other, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Residents only

Event Details:

Join us in the Library on February 7th for Valentine music bingo. Name the love songs and win a sweet treat! Seating is limited; registration is required. 

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Natural Health

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Who Can Attend:

Residents and Guests

Event Details:

 Natural Health – Staying Healthy - Immune system natural health tips** For Sun City West Members and their guests only **Learn natural health tips & tricks to keep your i...

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Author Book Talk and Signing - Jim Turner

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Program Type:

Author & Writing, Special Event

Who Can Attend:

Open to the Public

Event Details:

Historian and author Jim Turner is returning to Sun City West. The book talk and signing is on February 10, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall of the RH Johnson Rec Center (19803 N...

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Tapped 4 Card Game

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Other

Who Can Attend:

Residents only

Event Details:

Come learn a new card game created and taught by Marilyn a Sun City West resident called Tapped Four at the library. It is a strategic, fast and addicting ...

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Ojo de Dios craft

Friday, February 13, 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. Staff member Katie will be showing how to make Ojos de ...

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Local Author - Larry Joustra

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library- Friends of the Library Board Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Author & Writing, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests

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

Register
Registration Required
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Library Open House

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests

Did you know the library has over 9000 large print books? A library app that can keep track of book lists? The catalog can recommend books based on how you have rated books.

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Beginner's Chess Tournament

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Library - Main Room - Flex Space at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Library Groups, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Beginners Chess Tournament:

BEGINNERS ONLY CHESS TOURNAMENT at the SCW library (RCSCW card required).Come & go as you please, so come join in the fun. This is a relaxed, informal, unofficial, la...

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Ojo de Dios craft

Friday, February 6, 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. Staff member Katie will be showing how to make Ojos de Dios with yarn.

Register
Registration Required
Holiday events

Valentine Music Bingo

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents only

Join us in the Library on February 7th for Valentine music bingo. Name the love songs and win a sweet treat! Seating is limited; registration is required. 

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Registration Required
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Author Book Talk and Signing - Jim Turner

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
RHJ - Lecture Hall at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Author & Writing, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Open to the Public

Historian and author Jim Turner is returning to Sun City West. The book talk and signing is on February 10, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall of the RH Johnson Rec Center (19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd. ). Doors will open at 1:20 p.m.

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Library Craft: Copper Earrings

Wednesday, February 11, 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 walks you through the steps of bending copper wire to make a lovely set of earrings.

Full
Registration Required
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Ojo de Dios craft

Friday, February 13, 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. Staff member Katie will be showing how to make Ojos de Dios with yarn.

Register
Registration Required

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
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Local Author - Rita Hanner-Ward

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library- Friends of the Library Board Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Author & Writing, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
The library is hosting a book talk by local author Rita Hanner‑Ward 
Register
Registration Required
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Music Education

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests

Music Education - The Blues – BB King to Eric Clapton and Beyond

Come participate in the library’s music appreciation and education in the library. On Thursday, February 19th at 1:30 p.m.

Register
Registration Required
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Library Craft: Copper Earrings

Saturday, February 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 walks you through the steps of bending copper wire to make a lovely set of earrings.

Full
Registration Required
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Author Book Talk and Signing - C. J. Box

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Kuentz - Stardust Theatre at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Author & Writing, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Open to the Public

New York Times Bestselling Author C. J. Box will be back in Sun City West on Tuesday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. for a book talk and signing at the Kuentz Rec Center - Stardust Theatre (14401 RH Johnson Blvd.). 

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Ojo de Dios Craft

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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. Staff member Katie will be showing how to make Ojos de Dios with yarn.

Register
Registration Required
Craft supplies on table with text Craft Class

Ojo de Dios craft

Friday, February 27, 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. Staff member Katie will be showing how to make Ojos de Dios with yarn.

Register
Registration Required
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Beginner's Chess Tournament

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Library - Main Room - Flex Space at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Library Groups, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Beginners Chess Tournament:

BEGINNERS ONLY CHESS TOURNAMENT at the SCW library (RCSCW card required).Come & go as you please, so come join in the fun. This is a relaxed, informal, unofficial, la...

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Music Education

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library - Main Room at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests

Music Education - 60s Rock: Bob Dylan to The Doors and Beyond

Come participate in the library’s music appreciation and education in the library. On Thursday, March 19th at 1:30 p.m.

Register
Registration Required
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Beginner's Chess Tournament

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Library - Main Room - Flex Space at RH Johnson Library
Program Type:
Library Groups, Special Event
Who Can Attend:
Residents and Guests
Beginners Chess Tournament:

BEGINNERS ONLY CHESS TOURNAMENT at the SCW library (RCSCW card required).Come & go as you please, so come join in the fun. This is a relaxed, informal, unofficial, la...

Library Closed for Veterans Day

All Day
RH Johnson Library

Library Closed Wednesday, November 11thFor Veterans DayThe Library will extend all due dates during the closure

Closing

Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
RH Johnson Library

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

Closing

Christmas Holiday Closure

All Day
RH Johnson Library

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

Closing

Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

All Day 11/25 - 11/26
RH Johnson Library

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

Closing

Christmas Holiday Closure

All Day
RH Johnson Library

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

Closing