Quiet Zone / La Zona de Silencio

We are designating a Quiet Zone for those customers who would like an area where they can have a peaceful place for study, contemplation, reflection, productive thinking or to just read, with minimal disturbances.

La Zona de Silencio está reservada para clientes de la Biblioteca quienes están leyendo, estudiando, conduciendo investigaciónes u otras actividades sin ruido.

Origami Cranes

In Japanese culture, paper cranes represent happiness, longevity, and eternal youth because of its life span of a thousand years. They also stand for peace and healing. Come join the Pima County Public Libraries as we make 1,000 paper cranes to send to the C.H. Booth Public Library in Newtown, CT. Drop-in crane-making is also available at Murphy-Wilmot and Main Library.

Chess Club at Himmel

Join us every Monday to play chess and meet some friends. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship. All ages are welcome.

Yoga Classes

Start your morning off with a peaceful and energizing yoga class! We recommend wearing loose clothes and bringing a yoga mat. This class meets before the building opens, so please knock to be let in.

Quiet Zone / La Zona de Silencio

We are designating a Quiet Zone for those customers who would like an area where they can have a peaceful place for study, contemplation, reflection, productive thinking or to just read, with minimal disturbances.

La Zona de Silencio está reservada para clientes de la Biblioteca quienes están leyendo, estudiando, conduciendo investigaciónes u otras actividades sin ruido.

Visit the Bookmobile

Visit the Bookmobile at Peaks at Santa Rita, 661 W Torres Blancas, Green Valley on the 1st Wednesday of the month.

Digital Media Mini Camp

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

Join us for a three-day Digital Media Mini Camp with iTNation. Each day stretch your creativity and learn new digital media skills, including photo and video editing, sound production and scratch animation. Classes are taught by high school students who have successfully completed 30 hours of training with the iTNation intern program.

This is a three-day class beginning on January 2 and continuing through January 4. These classes are designed for Middle and High School students.

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 594-5315

Linoprinting 101: Create Social Justice Posters

CreateIT! Although linoleum as a floor covering dates to the 1860s, the linocut printing technique was used first by artists between 1905-1913. We will talk about the history of social justice posters and teach youth how to make their own lino prints. We will then have a pop-up gallery show, displaying the works!

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 791-4010

Video Production: Produce Video Like a Pro

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

Join us for a 4-week video production class. In a fun and interactive environment we will check out a variety of ways video is used to inform, entertain and persuade the public. You will have the opportunity to shoot and edit short films that you want to make.

This class runs for four Saturdays in February, beginning February 2.

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online

Winter Break Crafternoons

Looking for ways to spend your time during winter break? Join us at the library for Crafternoons. All ages are invited to make fun and different crafts.

Teen Lounge

Hang out and do fun activities at the Martha Cooper Teen Lounge. Teens 13 to 19 are welcome!

Wild Wednesday

Join us each week for video games, board games, movies and more! Compete in friendly tournaments for library glory or work together to achieve victory in a wide variety of gaming events. Vote for your favorite flick for "Choose Your Movie!" Earn additional computer sessions and have a great time every week... all here at Your Library!

Mexican Pottery Craft

Pottery making is one of the oldest traditions in Mexican culture, and is still the most widespread craft in Mexico.
This program is part of Nuestras Raíces: a celebration of Mexican-American authors, arts and culture. All ages welcome!

Artist Reception

Please join us for an artist reception for Whitney Morton. Morton's paintings are inspired by Shakespeare. The exhibit will run January 2 – 31 2013.

Visit the Bookmobile

Visit the Bookmobile at Voyager RV Resort, 8701 S. Kolb Rd on the 1st Thursday of the month.