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 1 of 2. Register at the library or by calling 594-5355. Registration for October classes starts September 20.

Introduction to the Internet & E-mail

Demystify the Internet! Learn how to navigate the Internet and use e-mail to keep in touch with your friends and family. Not a lecture, this class is all hands-on learning with a high-speed Internet connection. You will open your own free e-mail account to send and receive e-mail with friends and relatives.
Before taking this course, you should know basic computer skills like how to use a mouse and keyboard, how to turn the computer on and off, and a general understanding of the Windows operating system.

Part 5 of 6. Registration is limited to 7. To register, call 594-5345 starting Thursday, August 30th, 2012.

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.

Ayuda personalizada de computación y búsqueda de empleo

Nuestro instructor de computación está disponible para responder cualquier pregunta que tenga sobre temas de computación. Estos temas pueden incluir escritura de currículo (résumé), búsqueda de empleo en la red, cuentas de correo electrónico, búsquedas en la Internet y más.

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.

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.

Babytime

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

Toddler Storytime

Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. tories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.
Hora de Cuentos de Niños. Esta Hora de Cuentos es diseñada para los niños de 18-36 meses de edad, y corre por 20-30 minutos. Este programa es presentado en inglés.

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.

First of six classes.

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 520-594-5225

Quédense a Jugar

El aprender como jugar con su hijo puede promover un desarrollo cognitivo y emocional adecuado y saludable. Nuestro grupo de juego incluye canciones y juegos que promueven la adquisición de lenguaje, habilidades sociales/emocionales, habilidades motoras y crecimiento intelectual. ¡Invitamos a niños de 8 meses a 4 años y a sus padres a que vengan a jugar! Una especialista certificada en el desarrollo de niños de The Parent Connection estará disponible para contestar sus preguntas.
Presentado por The Parent Connection. Este es un programa bilingüe (Inglés/Español).

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. This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) program.

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.

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.

AAUW Book Club

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

CHADD of Tucson

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorders.

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