Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Excel is a spreadsheet program that helps you manage mathematical information. 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 4 of 6. Registration limited to 10. To register, call 594-5365 starting Wednesday, February 13th.

Introduction to Computers

In this fun, hands-on course you will learn all the basic computer skills including using the mouse and keyboard, working in Microsoft Windows, using Microsoft Word, surfing the Internet and using Email. This course is ideal for someone who has a little experience with the computer but wants to know more.
Note: If you have never touched a computer or keyboard before, you may benefit from attending our Meet the Computer course prior to Introduction to Computers.

Stay and Play

Play is the natural activity of childhood. It is the way children learn about themselves, about others and about their world. Children ages 8 months to 4 years and their parents or caregivers are invited to come play! A certified child development specialist from The Parent Connection will be available for questions.

Digital Downloads: Kindle

Learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks and other digital media from OverDrive to your Kindle. Bring your library card, PIN, and Kindle. If you have a Kindle without WiFi, bring also your laptop and USB cable.

To register, call 594-5580 starting Tuesday, February 19.

AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation

Free volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance serving low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those over age 60. Additional tax preparation sites can be found using the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide locator.

Visit our Tax Info Guide for more information.

Asistencia con la preparación de impuestos del AARP

Asistencia gratuita con la preparación de impuestos dirigido por voluntarios, dirigido a personas de bajos ingresos o ingresos moderados y en especial a personas mayores de 60.

Para más información visite nuestra Guía de Información de Impuestos.

Food Stamp Application Assistance

Let an employee from the Community Food Bank help you apply for SNAP (“food stamps” or the government nutrition assistance program), AHCCCS (health care) and TANF (cash assistance). To find out what documents that you will need, please call the Community Food Bank at 520-622-0525 extension 275.

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.

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. Storytime begins 1/2 hour before the library opens. This allows us to enjoy our time with the children. Staff will open the door.

Meet the Computer

Never tried a computer before? In this course you will get to meet the computer, the keyboard and the mouse, and you will learn what they are and how to use them. No experience is necessary for you to take this relaxed, fun class.
Note: If you have never used a computer before, this is an excellent class to take before Introduction to Computers.

Registration begins February 26, 2012. Please call 520-594-5200 to register.

Ironwood Forest: A Hidden Treasure

Author Dan Fischer, a longtime advocate of Ironwood Forest National Monument, tells about this and other hidden treasures in the Sonoran Desert. He is the author of Early Southwest Ornithologists, 1528-1900, published in 2001.

Preschool Storytime

Come join us for stories, songs and fun! 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.

Basic Email

Set up a free electronic webmail account and type and send e-mails. Mouse and keyboard skills or completion of the Getting Acquainted with the Computer class required

Digital Download Drop-in Session

Seeking help with your portable device? Looking for one-on-one help with downloading and transferring a book using your computer? Bring it to the library for demonstrations, questions and hands-on help.

Job and Computer Help

The computer lab at Santa Rosa Library is available for job and computer help. If you have any computer questions or need assistance conducting an internet job search, writting a resume, cover letter, or need a place to fill out online applications our computer lab is available.

One-on-One Help

At this drop-in session for all ages, get one-on-one assistance with a wide range of questions, including topics such as Job Help, eReaders, computers, and using the library's online resources, all at your own pace!