Toddler Storytime

Come and hear stories, sing songs, and play learning games with Mr. Bill.

Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler Storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.

Preschool Storytime

Come and hear stories, sing songs, and play learning games with Mr. Bill.

Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer than the Toddler Storytime and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time than during Toddler Storytime. Preschool Storytime is 30 to 45 minutes long.

Babytime

Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning.

Introduction to the Internet

Demystify the Internet! Learn how to navigate the Internet and use email to keep in touch with your friends and family. Not a lecture, this class is all hands-on learning with a high-speed Internet connection. You will open your own free email account to send and receive email with friends and relatives.

Before taking this course, you should know basic computer skills like how to use a mouse and keyboard, how to turn the computer on and off and a general understanding of the Windows operating system.

Part 1 of 2, Register at the desk or call 520-594-5275.

Mexican Crafts for Children

Join us as we create Baleros, the ball & cup game, and "God’s Eye" or "Ojo de Dios." Decorate the Balero cup with paint or create your own Ojos de Dios, a fascinating Huichol cultural artifact, using wooden sticks and brightly colored yarn. All supplies furnished by the library.

For children 5 and up.

This event is made possible by Nuestra Raíces, a celebration of Mexican-American authors, arts and culture.

Canyon Quilters

Bring your quilts and join with other quilters to share projects and problems. All are welcome.

Lego Club

Hey kids, do you love building things with Legos? If you do, join our Lego Club at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library. We supply the Legos and you supply the imagination.

The Lego Club is open for all ages. No registration is required.

Summit Velo

Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.

Summit Velo

Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.

Stay and Play

Learn how playing with your child can promote healthy cognitive and emotional development. Our playgroup includes songs, games and play that promote language acquisition, social/emotional skills, motor skills, and intellectual growth. Children, ages 12 months to 36 months, and their parents or caregivers are invited to come play!

A certified child development specialist from The Parent Connection will be available to answer questions. Presented by The Parent Connection

Homework Help

Free tutoring is available on site for all ages. Subjects include math, science, social studies and writing.

Also available: Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays).

Read to a Dog

Hey kids! Read to a therapy dog and have fun while improving your reading skills! The dog loves to have books read to it. It never criticizes your reading skills and will often lick your hand to show her appreciation. It just loves to be read to by children.

Find out more about Read to a Dog. Thinking of adopting a pet? Learn more at Pima Animal Care Center.

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting: Parenting young children (two to six)

Curriculum-based Parenting Classes are six weeks. Establish healthy relationship patterns right from the beginning with young children. Topics include: Understanding young children, understanding young children’s behavior, building self-esteem in the early years, listening and talking to your child, helping young children learn to cooperate, discipline for young children and young children’s emotional and social development.

No class on 1/21/13 & 2/18/13.

Registration is required. To register call The Parent Connection at 321-1500.

Note: Childcare will not be provided.

Toddler Storytime

Come and hear stories, sing songs, and play learning games with Mr. Bill.

Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler Storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.

Preschool Storytime

Come and hear stories, sing songs, and play learning games with Mr. Bill.

Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer than the Toddler Storytime and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time than during Toddler Storytime. Preschool Storytime is 30 to 45 minutes long.