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".

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.

Babytime

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

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!

Keeping Your Email Organized

You’ve been using email for some time now, but things are getting messy. How do you get all your email organized? And how do you deal with all that annoying junk mail? This class teaches you helpful email skills, including how to use your email address book and junk mail filters.

Part 1 of 1. Registration is from November 15 to November 29. Call 594-5305 to register.

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.

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.

Family Storytime in honor of Beth Rubio

This will be a very special morning as we read some of Beth's favorite stories and sign some of her favorite songs. We will also be visited by some of the talented musicians who performed at Beth's storytimes over the years and make a craft together. The location will be outside in the park near the library (weather permitting), so dress warmly.

iTNation: It's as Easy as Scratch! Create a Basic Animation

iTNation Digital Media classes are for all ages! Each week stretch your creativity and learn a fun digital media skill. You may sign up for each class individually or enroll in the entire 5 week series. Classes are taught by high school students who have successfully completed at least 24 hours of training.

In this class you'll make your own cartoons with Scratch! See how you can create fun animated videos with this free software.

Mouse skills (pointing, clicking, and dragging) and keyboard experience or completion of the Computer Basics class required. Space is limited. Registration starts October 13th. Sign up at the Himmel Park Library or call 520-594-5305.

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.

Part 3 of 5. Registration is from November 5 to November 19. 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.