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.

Job Club

The purpose of the Job Club is to provide information, networking opportunities, and support to job seekers. We discuss career exploration, resumes, online applications, interviewing, and other issues related to the job search.

Where's Waldo?

Where's Waldo? In Tucson, of course! The famous fellow in the striped shirt and black rimmed specs will be in twenty locations on 4th Avenue and in Downtown during the month of July. (Well, to be honest, it'll be a 6-inch version of Waldo.) Those who spot Waldo in 15 different locations can enter a raffle to win fabulous prizes.

Want to participate? Pick up a search list at Antigone Books (411 N 4th Avenue) or the children's section of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library (101 N Stone Avenue). Or, go to www.antigonebooks.com to download the list and to see the list of raffle prizes. Waldo fans of all ages are invited to participate.

You have from July 1 through July 30 to find Waldo.

Raffle winners will be chosen on July 31.

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.

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. 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.

Sign and Storytime

Presented by Sign with Baby Tucson.
Join us for a Storytime that incorporates a beautiful visual language to help support and enhance a child’s learning process.

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.

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.

Senior Dominoes / Mexican Train

Seniors get together on the 4th Tuesday of the Month to play dominoes. Come join in the fun, its easy to learn.

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.

Toddler Storytime

Come and hear stories, sing songs, and play learning games with Mr. Bill.

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.

Babytime

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

Hora de Cuentos de Bebés. Esta hora de cuentos es diseñada para los bebés hasta 18 meses de edad. Este programa es presentado en inglés.