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 2 of 6. Registration limited to 10. To register, call 594-5365 starting Wednesday, May 16th.

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 520-594-5325 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 520-594-5325 para más información.

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.

Advanced Video Production with Pan Left Production

CreateIT - Think it. Make it. Do it. New technology and media classes for teens.

Teens will write and produce an advocate video for the library. The class runs for two weeks, every day, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., June 4-8 and June 11-15. Participants must also be available for two Sundays of filming, June 17 and 24.

Funding for CreateIT is through a grant from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Agency under the Library Services and Technology Act, which is administered by the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Classes meet:

• Monday–Friday, June 4–June 8, 9am-noon
• Monday–Friday, June 11–15, 9am-noon
• Sunday, June 17, time TBD
• Sunday, June 24, time TBD

Registration for this event is required. This event is full.

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.

Martha Cooper Branch Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave. Registration is not required.

Sweater Nanas

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

Stay and Play

Learn how playing with your child can promote healthy cognitive and emotional development. Our playgroup includes songs, games and play that promote language acquisition, social/emotional skills, motor skills, and intellectual growth. 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 to answer questions.
Presented by The Parent Connection

Go Online to Discover Your Roots

Start your geneology research with help from library staff.

Babytime

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

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.

Stay and Play

Presenter: The Parent Connection Learn how playing with your child can promote healthy cognitive and emotional development. Our playgroup includes songs, games and play that promote language acquisition, social/emotional skills, motor skills, and intellectual growth. For children ages 8 months - 4 years.

There will be no Stay & Play today!

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.

Quiet Zone / La Zona de Silencio

We are designating a Quiet Zone for those customers who would like an area where they can have a peaceful place for study, contemplation, reflection, productive thinking or to just read, with minimal disturbances.

La Zona de Silencio está reservada para clientes de la Biblioteca quienes están leyendo, estudiando, conduciendo investigaciónes u otras actividades sin ruido.

Laptops for Filling Out Applications

Laptops will be set up in a designated area for filling out applications that require an extended amount of time; job, school, grant, government. First come, first served. For more information call 594-5445.

Laptops for Job Seekers

Laptops are available by request for filling out online applications and/or creating resumes. Job Seeker laptops have no time limit and are first come, first served. Inquire at the customer service desk.