Reducing Stress Through Meditation

The scientific community has been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. William Smith, a retired Lieutenant Army Colonel who has meditated more than 30 years, will discuss the extraordinary effect of meditation in reducing stress-related responses, improving concentration, and enhancing clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple and powerful meditaion technique that can enrich your life personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library Book Club

This book discussion group is for men and women to share insights into a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction. Contact 594-5420 for more information.

This month's selection is The Submission, a novel by Amy Waldman.

Photoshop and Illustrator Web Basics for Teens

CreateIT - Think IT. Make IT. Do IT. New technology and media classes for teens.

New to webpage design, but want to get started? Have some design skills but want to take it to the next level? Then this free class is for you! Teens in the CreateIT Website Design class will learn the basics of WordPress, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in this introductory class.

The class runs four Saturdays, January 12 through February 2, 2pm-4pm

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).

Journey Companions

This is not a library-sponsored event; date and time are subject to change without notice.

PowerPoint

Make a visual, on-screen slideshow presentation. Use design templates and text and content layouts; insert graphics, movies, sound, and learn to print an outline, notes and handouts.
Mouse and keyboard skills or completion of the Get Started with the Computer class required.

Class size is limited, and registration is required prior to the first class.
Please call 594-5420 to register. Class 1 of 4.

Erickson Head Start

This is not a library-sponsored event; date and time are subject to change without notice.

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).

English Language Classes / Clases de inglés

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and the library are offering a free program to adults who want to learn how to speak, read, and write English.

Call 520-594-5420 to inquire. You may be placed on an interest list.

La biblioteca y Literacy Volunteers of Tucson ofrecerán un programa gratis para adultos que quieren aprender como hablar, leer y escribir inglés. Plaza limitada. Se atenderán por orden de llegada.

Favor de llamar al 520-594-5420 para más información.

Toddler Storytime

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.

Career Connections

If you are looking for a job or looking to change your career path, join us for networking, support and resources. A Career Coach Speaker will cover topics including networking, interviewing, online responses to ads including applications, social networking, and references. There is no cost to attend and no registration required.

Toddler Storytime

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.

Tanque Verde Lutheran Church

This is not a library-sponsored event; date and time are subject to change without notice.

Armchair Adventures

Have chair, will travel. Join us for one of Tucson's best free escapes, as world travelers share slides and stories of their adventures. Be part of what has been a perennial favorite for more than 15 years.

In the summer of 2012, Shari and Richard Thompson spent four and a half weeks traveling in Alaska. High-definition video and still images have been edited into a fully narrated presentation of the adventure, which will be shown from an HD Blu-ray disc. You will see bush plane flights, tidewater glaciers, awesome mountains, and lots of wildlife, including close-ups of Alaskan brown bears. Come and see nature at its best!

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).