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 520-594-5200 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 520-594-5200 para más información.

Drop-in Job Help

Our Job Help Hub Instructor is available to answer questions you might have on a wide variety of job search topics. Topics include resume writing, online job searching, e-mail accounts, completing online job applications, interviewing, and basic computer skills.

An individual can sign up for a ½-hour one-on-one session during drop-in job help; stop in or call the library at 594-5200.

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.

Stay and Play

Come stay and play with your child from birth to age 5. We will sing songs, read stories and do fun educational parent-child activities. Brought to you by First Things First (FTF) North Pima Regional Council and Marana Unified School District.
Presented by Marana Unified School District

Abbett Book Choices

Monthly book club for adults, reading popular titles recommended by group members.

The selection for November is Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay.

Silverbell Place Home Owners Association

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

Introduction to Online Shopping

Learn the basics on how to buy online!

Keyboard, mouse, and internet skills required.
Registration begins on November 9. Please call 520-594-5200 to register.

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.

Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Dr. Registration is not required.

Introduction to Facebook

Facebook is the most popular social networking website in the world, with over 350 million active users. It’s a great way to stay in touch with family and friends. In this course, you will learn all about Facebook, become a member of this free website and post messages and photos online. After this course, you will be able to continue making friends and using Facebook on your own.

Keyboard, mouse, and internet skills required. Please have a valid email account set-up in advance before class.
Registration begins on November 9. Please call 520-594-5200 to register.

NaNoWriMo Write In!

Welcome to National Novel Writing Month at your library! Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Library will be hosting Friday write ins in the children's meeting room. Our computers are available to writers, and we will have a "Novelist at Work" table in the reading area all month. Bring your laptop or a pen and paper, and your resolve!

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.

Family Holiday Crafts

Explore creative story telling by making your own handmade cards or artist books. These hand made books will include accordion, popup and simple book forms using drawing, painting and collage.
This is a six-week workshop presented by the Drawing Studio.

For ages 9-12 with an adult. Free! All supplies are included.
Registration begins October 21. Please call 520-594-5200 to register.

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 520-594-5200 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 520-594-5200 para más información.

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.

Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Dr. Registration is not required.

Basic Email

Set up a free electronic webmail account and type and send email. Mouse and keyboard skills or completion of the Get Started with the Computer class required.

Registration required. Registration begins November 13. Please call 520-594-5200 to register.