Teens meet the future at Starbucks

ANTHEM – Teens ages 12‑18 will meet at Starbucks at 4 p.m., June 20, to discuss books about futuristic societies. The reading group is sponsored by  North Valley Regional Library. Ask at the library information desk, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, for suggested books. Registration is required. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Problem solver wins international title

CCUSD – Alex Lazo, a recent graduate of Desert Arroyo Middle School in Cave Creek, placed second in the middle school division of the International Problem Solving Competition held June 1‑4. Lazo had one‑and‑a‑half hours to read a scenario set in the future, identify ten potential problems associated with it and create and execute a written solution to it.

The scenario related to the distribution of wealth. This marks the first international title for the school from this event. Four other Desert Arroyo students participated in the team portion of the competition after placing first at the state level.

Teens form Anime‑Manga club

ANTHEM – Teens ages 12‑18 are invited to the first meeting of a new Anime‑Manga club, 4 p.m., June 21, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Snacks will be  provided. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Pre‑teens learn to draw cartoons

ANTHEM – Kids ages 7‑11 can join an animal cartooning class with a professional artist, 2 p.m., June19, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Registration is required. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.orgg.

Read to  your bear

ANTHEM – Kids grades 2‑5 can bring a  favorite stuffed animal, doll, or action figure for power reading and games at 2 p.m., June 27, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. It even counts towards summer reading contest goals. Registration needed. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Learn Excel

ANTHEM – Learn the basic elements of a spreadsheet, entering and formatting data, and entering basic formulas, 1:30 p.m., June 23, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Knowledge of Windows and how to use a mouse and keyboard is needed. Registration required. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.