Pima Council on Aging

An ambassador will be available to provide information and referral service on issues concerning older people, such as housing options, transportation, food, mental health, caregiving, social services and legal aid. One-on-one discussion with an ambassador is available on a first-come first-served basis.

Digital Downloads Help

Learn about free digital downloads and download eBooks, audiobooks and videos to your device.

Bring your library card, PIN, and device. One-on-one help and advice. One hour sessions.

Registration begins December 26. Call 229-5300 to register.

Preschool Storytime

Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. All programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. Arrangements for school, day care, or other group visits need to be made in advance.

Read to a Dog

Trained and certified therapy and service dogs listen intently and non-judgmentally as children practice reading aloud to expand their reading skills.

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).

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

Computer Survival Skills

Learn about tools you can use to help improve your computer's performance and how to troubleshoot minor problems.

Part 2 of 2. Registration begins Wednesday, December 19. Call 229-5300 to register.

Drawing Fundamentals I

Learn the basics of drawing from observation in this free 6-week class presented by The Drawing Studio. This program is offered courtesy of the Friends of the Pima County Library. All supplies are provided at no cost.

Call 594-5580 to register.

Bridge Club

Exercise your mind! Join us every Wednesday to play Bridge, an entertaining and challenging card game.

Drawing Fundamentals I

Learn the basics of drawing from observation in this free 6-week class presented by The Drawing Studio. This program is offered courtesy of the Friends of the Pima County Library. All supplies are provided at no cost.

Call 594-5580 to register.

Digital Downloads Help

Learn about free digital downloads and download eBooks, audiobooks and videos to your device. Bring your library card/PIN, laptop and device. One-on-one help and advice. One hour sessions.

Registration begins December 26. Call 229-5300 to register.

Contemporary Literature Book Club

The Contemporary Literature Book Club is a friendly and informal group. New participants are always welcome! The group reads current literary fiction, including many Pulitzer Prize winners. Titles are selected based on group suggestions and availability through the library. All meetings are held on the second Thursday at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated.

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Ann Fadiman.

Safety First: Privacy and Security Online

The Internet provides us with powerful tools to shop, instant message with friends, send email to family and even talk to people in chat rooms. However, it also creates some threats to our privacy. Learn about using passwords, good security habits, virus protection, firewalls and much more. Knowing how to protect yourself online can go a long way towards making the use of the Internet safer.

Part 1 of 2. Registration begins Thursday, December 27. Call 229-5300 to register.

Now Showing at Your Library! in January - Soul Food Junkies

In Soul Food Junkies filmmaker Byron Hurt explores how the love and consumption of soul food affects the health of African Americans.

Free Screenings of PBS films are made possible through a partnership with Independent Television Service Community Cinema, PBS Independent Lens, Arizona Public Media, and Pima County Public Library's Now Showing at Your Library documentary film series.

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).