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.

Advanced English Language Conversation Class / Clases de Conversación de Inglés avanzadas

Practice your English conversation skills with trained, volunteer tutors from Literacy Volunteers of Tucson. Classes may include some reading and writing to stimulate discussion. Call 594-5305 to inquire.
Parents please note that children cannot attend these classes. Parents must make their own childcare arrangements for children under the age of 8.

Legal Referral Clinic

Allow law students from the University of Arizona College of Law to direct you to free inexpensive legal assistance. This is not a library sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.

Saturday 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.

Intermediate Microsoft Word

This course focuses on intermediate word processing skills like formatting longer documents, using clipart, using templates and styles, creating and editing tables and creating mail merges. This is a follow-up to Introduction to Microsoft Word. If you haven’t taken that course, you should at least be familiar with the basic features and functions of Microsoft Word.

Part 2 of 4. Registration is from October 1 to October 15. Call 594-5305 to register.

Senior Games

We offer board games, Mahjong, and card games, which are intended to help keep Seniors' minds sharp and to expand Seniors' social experiences.
Exception: When the library is closed for Monday holidays.

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.

Ask Dr. Bessey

Do you have questions about gardening? Ask Dr. Paul Bessey, President of the Gardeners of America.

Advanced English Language Conversation Class / Clases de Conversación de Inglés avanzadas

Practice your English conversation skills with trained, volunteer tutors from Literacy Volunteers of Tucson. Classes may include some reading and writing to stimulate discussion. Call 594-5305 to inquire.
Parents please note that children cannot attend these classes. Parents must make their own childcare arrangements for children under the age of 8.

Teen Gaming

All teens are invited to come in and rock out to Rock Band® or test your sporting skills on Wii! Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero are also available. For more information stop by the library or call 594-5305.

Homework Help

Free tutoring is available on site for all ages. Subjects include math, science, social studies and writing. Help available in Spanish, subject to availability.

Also available: Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays).

Ayuda gratis con la tarea escolar. Ayuda disponible en español, sujeto a disponibilidad. Recibe ayuda gratis de tutores en línea!

Spanish Grammar

Learn Spanish grammar from a retired university professor and linguist. Does not convene in the meeting room the first Wednesday of each month. This is not a library sponsored program and may change without notice.

Spanish Conversation

Learn to converse in Spanish from a retired university professor and linguist. This is not a library sponsored program and may change without notice.

Drawing Basics I

Express yourself in art! In this series of eight classes, discover that you can draw, and learn how to observe, which is the core of what it is to draw. This is another great art class from the Drawing Studio!

Registration starts Sept 26th and closes on Oct 10th. Call Himmel to register.

Read to a Dog

Hey Kids! Read to Homer and have fun while improving your reading skills. Therapy dogs love to have books read to them. They never criticize your reading skills and will often give you a "kiss".