Looking at Windows

Refresh the skills you need to work with the Windows operating system or just learn some helpful things about Windows.
In this course, you will learn skills that are useful for beginning computer users including resizing and manipulating Windows, changing the mouse properties, using toolbars, rearranging the computer desktop and getting support online.

Part 2 of 2. Register at the library or by calling 594-5355. Registration for February classes starts January 20.

Exploring Google

Google is a leading search engine that helps you locate information on the Internet. In this course, you will learn about some of the other useful and fun features of Google, including news, maps, videos, calendars and health and financial information.

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.

Drop-in Job Help

Our computer instructor is available to answer any questions you might have on a wide variety of computer topics. Topics include resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required.

For more information, please call the Library Infoline 791-4010. The location of Main Library Job Help is in the second floor Catalina Room.

Free GED Preparation and Tutoring

At this drop-in session, get help from our tutors to get started preparing for the GED at your own pace. All classes are taught by Pima County Public Library tutors with Adult Education Certification, and will be taught in English. Students ages 16 and older can attend classes.

Please note that children cannot attend these classes. Parents must make their own child care arrangements for children under age 8.

Martha Cooper Branch Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave. Registration is not required.

Individual Job Counseling

A job counselor from Career Services Unlimited will provide free, one-on-one career counseling on topics including resume writing, choosing a career, updating your interviewing, networking and job search skills, and more.

Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is necessary, but sessions are limited to 30 minutes. For more information, please call Infoline at 791-4010.

Babytime

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

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

This course teaches Microsoft Excel basics. Excel is a spreadsheet program that helps you manage mathematical information. It is frequently used in today’s workplace.

Once you begin to understand the basics, you will find it is an easy and fun application to use. For example, you can use Excel to budget your personal finances and keep track of your investments. You can also use Excel to follow loan repayments, compare different mortgages, create invoices and more.

Prior experience with the computer and an understanding of the Windows operating system is recommended.

Keyboarding, mouse skills and basic internet skills required.
This is a 3 part class meeting on February 14, 21, and 28. Registration begins January 31, 2013. Please call 520-594-5200 to register.

EITC / VITA Tax Preparation

IRS-trained volunteers will prepare federal and state income tax returns and counsel clients to make sure that that hard working families claim tax benefits for which they are eligible (EITC). The United Way can submit returns electronically for free.

Visit our Tax Info Guide for more information.

Preparación de Impuestos por EITC / VITA

Voluntarios calificados del IRS prepararán los impuestos federales y estatales y aconsejarán a clientes para asegurarse de que las familias reciban todos los beneficios para los que califican. La organización United Way puede enviar los impuestos electrónicamente sin costo adicional.

Para más información visite nuestra Guía de Información de Impuestos.

AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation

Free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance serving low- and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older.

According to the AARP website, the tax help sessions "are the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service. The program serves low- and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older."

Please check the AARP tax help locator for a full listing of locations.

Healthy You: How to Read Food Labels

Learning to carefully read food labels may not rank high on your list, but it should. Label-reading is one of the best ways to ensure that you are buying nutritious food and knowing what an appropriate serving is to manage your portions. Learn how to read labels successfully!
This program will be conducted by Desert Senita Community Health Center personnel.

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 Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a software program for creating and showing presentations that include slides, outlines, speaker's notes and audience handouts. In this course designed for beginners, you will learn the fundamentals of PowerPoint. Practice using text, pictures and clip art, and then edit your presentation to make it look professional.
General knowledge of the Windows operating system and some knowledge of Microsoft Word are recommended prerequisites.

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.

Café Philo

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