Below are the events in February at Fairway Library. AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN TEMPE, AZ with Author Jared Smith Tuesday, February 4, 11:00 a.m. to Noon Join author and Tempe History Museum curator, Jared A. Smith, as he discusses his new book “The African-American Experience in Tempe.” The book tracks the hardships endured by the newcomers from 1890s to 1900s and beyond. Program is in Arizona Room #1. AMERICA’S MOST SCENIC HIGHWAY: US ROUTE 89 FROM MEXICO TO CANADA with James Cowlin Tuesday, February 11, 10-11 a.m. Photographer James Cowlin has spent 12 years documenting the wonders of U.S. Route 89. This photographic travelogue is a starting point for creating your own adventure on America’s most scenic highway. Program is in Arizona Room #1. VALENTINE CAKE POPS! with Pastry Chef Alexander Henkle Friday, February 14, 10-11 a.m. Alexander Henkle is back to show you how to make cake pops for the love in your life! 12 lucky customers (ages 10 and up) will participate and take home a cake pop decorated by their own hands! Registration starts Wednesday, Jan. 29. Supplies are provided but limited. Meet us in the library. Fairway is located at 10600 W. Peoria Ave. in Sun City. If you are curious about other activities at Fairway Branch Library, please visit us online at www.mcldaz.org or call us at (602) 652-3000.
