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.

Preschool Storytime (Bilingual ) / Hora de Cuentos

Se presenta en español y en inglés. Es una experiencia excelente en los dos idiomas para niños bilingües y monolingues. Para niños de cualquier edad, especialmente 2-5 años.

Presented in Spanish and English, bilingual storytime is a learning experience for bilingual and monolingual children. Designed for children of any age, especially from 2-5 years.

Yarnivores

Can’t spend enough time talking about knitting or crocheting? We understand! Join us for a brown-bag dinner group devoted to the yarn arts. Bring your dinner. Bring a project. Bring your witty banter. Don't forget the yarn. All ages

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.

Preschool Storytime

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.

UAMA Art Lectures at the Library

Join us for a series of art lectures (with visuals) presented by docents of the University of Arizona Museum of Art and Archive of Visual Art (UAMA), in partnership with Pima County Public Library.

"To Have the World in Hand: The Art of Watercolor," presented by Tammy Bearden. This presentation covers 100 years of landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and still lifes, painted using various techniques and styles of watercolor painting as the medium evolved through the ages.

Science Saturday

Join us for Science Saturday! Each month we will focus on a different scientific topic for fun activities and presenters.

The Sky Tonight/ Planetarium Show presented by Starlight Planetarium.
Join us for this exciting indoor planetarium show.

Dungeons & Dragons Teen Club

Can't get enough fantasy? Try out our new Dungeons & Dragons Club where you'll be able to create your own heroes, battle monsters, and go on amazing adventures.
Both beginners and experienced players welcome! Ages 10-18.

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).

Basics to E-mail

Learn the mouse, keyboard, buttons, scrollbars; how to open, navigate, and close programs; and gain an understanding of computer terms. Then learn how to surf the Internet, the basics of Microsoft Word, and how to create an email account.

Class 5 of 10. Introduction to Microsoft Word. Registration is required prior to the first class. Please call 594-5420 to register. Space is limited.

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.

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.

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).

Meditation for Everyone

In this busy, fast-paced world, peace seems like an elusive commodity. Research has found that meditation is a highly effective way to reduce stress-related conditions, including high blood pressure.

Please join us for a four-part series of meditation classes that will cover the research and benefits of meditation, relaxation activities for calming the body and mind, and a simple meditation technique. By the end of the series, participants should be comfortable with the process of meditation. Instructor Pat Ambrosic has been meditating more than 40 years and teaches free meditation classes in Tucson and Ohio. The meditation is non-sectarian. All programs are free.

Class 4 of 4.

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.