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This Calendar of Events includes library-sponsored events and public meetings that are held in library meeting rooms.
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Community meetings are subject to change without notice.
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All Events on September 17th (68 events)
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- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 8:30am - 10:00am
- Location:
- Nanini
- Computer Area
- Categories:
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Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Create letters, memos, forms, letters and labels. Learn to edit, format text, use spell check, insert graphics, and use drawing tools. Mouse and keyboard skills or completion of the "Get Started with the Computer" class required.
Part 1 of 6. Registration limited to 10. To register, call 594-5365 starting Wednesday, September 5th.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 8:30am - 10:00am
- Location:
- Murphy-Wilmot
- Categories:
-
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes
PowerPoint
Make a visual, on-screen slideshow presentation. Use design templates and text and content layouts; insert graphics, movies, sound, and learn to print an outline, notes and handouts.
Mouse and keyboard skills or completion of the Get Started with the Computer class required.
Class size is limited, and registration is required prior to the first class.
Please call 594-5420 to register. Class 1 of 4.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 8:30am - 10:30am
- Location:
- Mission
- Categories:
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Adults
English Language Classes
Spanish/Español
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.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Martha Cooper
- Categories:
-
Adults
GED Prep
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.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Joyner-Green Valley
- Categories:
-
Community Meeting
Sweater Nanas
Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 9:30am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Flowing Wells
- Computer Lab at the Ellie Towne Community Center
- Across the street from the library.
- Categories:
-
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes
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.
Fifth of six classes.
Registration for this event is required. Registration for this event is closed.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 9:30am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Nanini
- Meeting Room
- Categories:
-
Family
Kids
Preschool
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
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Location:
- El Rio
- Categories:
-
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes
Job Help
Drop-in Job Help
Our computer instructor is available to answer questions you might have on a wide variety of computer topics. Topics include resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 10:00am - 10:30am
- Location:
- Oro Valley
- Meeting Room
- Categories:
-
Storytime
Babytime
Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 10:00am - 11:30am
- Location:
- Himmel Park
- Categories:
-
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes
Introduction to Microsoft Word
In this course you will learn valuable word processing skills like creating, saving and retrieving documents; inserting and deleting text; formatting text; and using cut, copy and paste. Before you take this course, you should have some experience with the computer and the Windows operating system.
Part 2 of 4. Registration is from August 27 to September 10. Call 594-5305 to register.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 10:00am - 11:30am
- Location:
- Woods Memorial
- Large Meeting Room
- Categories:
-
Family
Kids
Preschool
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.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr
- Categories:
-
Adults
English Language Classes
Spanish/Español
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.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Martha Cooper
- Categories:
-
Adults
Adults 50+
Health & Wellness
Pima Council on Aging Drop In Help
Stop in and meet our Pima Council on Aging ambassador to learn more about social services in Pima County designed to assist senior citizens and their families. Whether you need information on caregiving, meals, housing, legal services, or transportation, the Pima Council on Aging volunteer can help.
No appointment is necessary.
- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Woods Memorial
- Categories:
-
Adults
Adults 50+
Kids
Spanish/Español
Teens
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.- 9/17/2012
- Monday
- 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Sam Lena-South Tucson
- Categories:
-
Adults
Adults 50+
Job Help
Laptops for Job Seekers
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.